Medscape Public Health & Prevention Education (CME and Other Learning Activities)

Transition of Care for Adolescents CME/CE The current review describes best practices in the transition of care from adolescence to young adulthood.
Medscape Education Public Health & Prevention, December 15, 2011
What Does the Affordable Care Act Mean for Your Patients This Year and Beyond? CME/CE Are you prepared to answer your patients' questions about the recent changes?
Medscape Education Business of Medicine , December 1, 2011
New Guidelines on the Prevention of Heart Disease in Women: The Heart Truth CME/CE The authors present an in-depth, case-based discussion on the most up-to-date AHA guidelines for preventing and treating risk factors for CHD in women.
November 8, 2011
Chronic Pain in America: A Cry for Help CME Dr. Portenoy urges clinicians to manage chronic pain in line with the Institute of Medicine report that chronic pain is a key issue in health.
Medscape Education Family Medicine, October 14, 2011

Clinical Briefs

Mortality, Morbidity Risks Increase With Burn Size in Children CME In this study, the authors recommended immediate transfer to a specialized burn center for children whose burns approach or exceed 60% of the total body surface area.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 10, 2012
Caffeinated Coffee May Protect Against Liver Fibrosis CME
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 9, 2012
Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring Not Beneficial in Type 2 Diabetes CME
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 9, 2012
Subsequent Exams Help Diagnose Youth Affected by Sexual Assault CME
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 9, 2012
Long Work Hours May Increase Risk for Depression CME
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 8, 2012

Community CME: A Young Mother With First Seizure CME Young mother presents with first seizure; has neurocysticercosis. Learn the natural course of the disease, evidence-based treatment approach, and why this is an emerging US public health issue.
Medscape Education Family Medicine, January 31, 2012
New Guidelines on the Prevention of Heart Disease in Women: The Heart Truth CME/CE
November 8, 2011
Community CME: What Is Your Patient Taking? CME
Medscape Education Family Medicine, October 5, 2011
Break the Silence: A Clinical Practice Assessment CME
Medscape Education Infectious Diseases, August 31, 2011
Delays in Hip Surgery Related to Medical Reasons CME
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, August 15, 2011