August 11, 2020

Anticoagulation Update

Anticoagulation therapy is recommended for preventing, treating, and reducing the recurrence of venous thromboembolism, and preventing stroke in persons with atrial fibrillation. Direct oral anticoagulants are […]
July 28, 2020

The Responsibility of the Mandated Reporter: DV, IPV, Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, Human Trafficking, Dependent Adult Abuse

Often, healthcare providers are among the few people who interact with victims of abuse. This means they have the unique opportunity to intervene by identifying victims […]
July 20, 2020

Heart Disease in Women

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, killing 299,578 women in 2017, or about 1 in every 5 female […]
July 13, 2020

Hypertriglyceridemia: Causes, Risks, and Treatment

Hypertriglyceridemia is a prevalent metabolic abnormality that predisposes individuals to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and pancreatitis.  In the United States, the prevalence of hypertriglyceridemia […]
July 2, 2020

Social Determinants of Health

Within the context of health system transformation, including value-based payment and population health initiatives, providers and policymakers at the federal, state, and local level are focused […]
June 6, 2020

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

The baby boomers are aging – by 2030, the population over 65 will more than double to over 70 million people in the U.S. A great […]
May 31, 2020

Improving Healthcare Communication in the Era of COVID-19

Much patient dissatisfaction and many complaints are due to breakdown in the doctor-patient relationship. Communication breakdowns is the leading factor contributing to adverse events in healthcare. […]
May 28, 2020

Suicide

Suicide is a significant public health problem and the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Suicide rates have been rising in nearly every […]
April 14, 2020

You asked, and we answered …

You asked, and we answered … What lecture topics are you scheduling now during the current COVID19 climate? The following is a list of medical education […]