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ForwardSexual Addiction
Professionals continue to debate whether sexual addiction can be classified and treated in the same realm as chemical addictions; this course will give participants the necessary information and allow them to decide for themselves.
Conducting Culturally Sensitive Psychosocial Research
The reality is that practitioners, including nurses, social workers, counselors, psychologists, and mental health workers, observe and interact with a variety of social problems and generally have questions about: the magnitude of the problem; the psychosocial ramifications on individual
Anemia in the Elderly
Anemia may be common in the elderly patient, but it should not be accepted as normal aging. The scientific evidence suggests that consequences of untreated geriatric anemia are significant. Anemia leads to poorer quality of life and increased morbidity and mortality.
HSC Center for Older Adults: 2023-25 Addressing Depression in the Context of Age-Friendly Care
Major depressive disorder comes under the "M" of Mentation of the Age-Friendly Health System model. This activity will discuss suicidal epidemiology, assessment, and treatment for Major Depressive Disorder.
RSV in Infants: An Ounce of Prevention - Frankly Speaking Ep 353
Bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in infants is common and can lead to hospitalization if severe. There are now two ways to prevent this: immunizing the mother during pregnancy or giving monoclonal antibodies.
Category
Format
- Podcast
Credits
- 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Cost $0.00
Depression and Suicide
Depression is a common, debilitating mood disorder. Depression is highly prevalent in medically ill populations, and many persons with depression are either unaware they need professional help or are reluctant to seek it.
Clearing the Air: Are Antibiotics Necessary for Childhood Sinusitis? - Frankly Speaking Ep 354
There is an overlap of acute sinusitis symptoms and viral upper respiratory tract infection, such that many children are treated unnecessarily with antibiotics.
Category
- Sinusitis
Format
- Podcast
Credits
- 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Cost $0.00
When Is the Best Time to Take Blood Pressure Medications? - Frankly Speaking Ep 337
There has been uncertainty as to the best time for patients to take blood pressure medications. Tune in as we review the Treatment in Morning versus Evening (TIME) study, which assessed whether morning or evening dosing improves cardiovascular outcomes.
Category
- Hypertension
Format
- Podcast
Credits
- 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Cost $0.00
Clone of Domestic Violence: The Kentucky Requirement
Because of the number of individuals affected, it is likely that most healthcare professionals will encounter patients in their practice who are victims/survivors of domestic violence.
HSC Health: 2023-25 Hypertension and Blood Pressure Recheck Process Measure
Hypertension is known as the silent killer because it often does not show noticeable symptoms until it has caused significant damage. Regular and consistent screening is critical!