From Medscape Drugs & Diseases - Public Health & Prevention

• Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes Among athletes who suffer sudden cardiac death in the United States, one in 15,000 occurs in recreational runners, one in 50,000 occurs in marathon runners, and one in 100,000 occurs in high school athletes. How can you help prevent these occurrences?
  October 2019
• A 59-Year-Old With a Painful Rash and Fingertip Ulcerations A 59-year-old woman first presented with a pruritic and painful rash; however, further disease manifestations continue to emerge. Are you able to make this diagnosis?
  Medscape, October 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Insomnia The consequences of insomnia are often serious and include decreased quality of life. Do you know key aspects and best practices for diagnosis and treatment? Test yourself with this short quiz.
  Medscape, October 2019
• Tattoo Skin Reactions: Allergies and Infections Decorative tattoos have become increasingly popular around the world--accompanied by a rise in related complications. Can you identify the following tattoo skin reactions?
  October 2019
• Dyslipidemia Clinical Practice Guidelines (2019) 2019 guidelines by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) for the treatment of dyslipidemias.
  Medscape, October 2019
• Immunization and Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Practice Guidelines (AAN, 2019) 2019 guidelines for vaccine-preventable infections and immunization in MS.
  Medscape, October 2019
• Pediatric Myelomeningocele Clinical Practice Guidelines (2019) 2019 clinical practice guidelines on pediatric myelomeningocele by the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS).
  Medscape, October 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Prediabetes How much do you know about prediabetes? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, October 2019
• Pediatric Migraine Clinical Practice Guidelines (AAN/AHS, 2019) 2019 guidelines for prevention and acute treatment of migraines in children and adolescents.
  Medscape, October 2019
• Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Practice Guidelines (ACC/AHA, 2019) 2019 clinical practice guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association on the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
  Medscape, October 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis How much do you know about secondary progressive multiple sclerosis? Check your knowledge with this short quiz.
  Medscape, October 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Mood Disorders Worldwide, more than 300 million people are affected by depression and other mood disorders. Are you familiar with key aspects and best practices for various forms of mood disorder?
  Medscape, October 2019
• Cognitive Assessment Guidelines (2019) 2019 guidelines on assessment for mild cognitive impairment by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).
  Medscape, October 2019
• NSAIDs for Pediatric ENT Infections Clinical Practice Guidelines (2019) 2019 clinical practice guidelines on NSAIDs for pediatric ENT infections by the French Society of Otorhinolaryngology (SFORL).
  Medscape, September 2019
• Mole or Melanoma? Test Yourself With These Suspicious Lesions Melanoma accounts for fewer than 5% of skin cancer cases but most skin cancer-related deaths. Early detection is the best means of reducing mortality. Can you correctly diagnose these skin lesions?
  September 2019
• Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Practice Guidelines (2019) 2019 clinical practice guidelines from the European Society of Cardiology on addressing and preventing cardiovascular disease in diabetes.
  Medscape, September 2019
• Kawasaki Disease: Do You Know the Signs? Kawasaki disease is an autoimmune illness of unknown etiology that is now the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. Do you know the specific criteria for diagnosis?
  September 2019
• Skill Checkup: Digital Rectal Examination   A digital rectal examination affords access to key structures and enables identification of several disease processes. Review the proper technique, including a video, and take a short self-assessment.
  Medscape, September 2019
• Skill Checkup: Tick Removal Ticks can carry and transmit a remarkable array of pathogens. Review the proper technique for tick removal and take a short self-assessment.
  Medscape, September 2019
• Fast Five Quiz: Confronting Obesity Given the frustrations associated with confronting obesity, an understanding of best practices is crucial. Do you know the latest guidelines and recommendations? Test yourself with this short quiz.
  Medscape, September 2019