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| 5 Alpha Reductase Deficiency | This activity reviews 5-alpha-reductase deficiency, an important cause of ambiguous genitalia in children. Initially, the phenotype of children with 5 ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Abdominal Hysterectomy | This activity describes the current status of abdominal hysterectomy, which represents the most common gynecologic surgical procedure performed in the ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Abnormal Labor | Physicians, advanced practice nurses, nursing personnel, and midwives must be aware of what constitutes normal versus abnormal labor. Without proper s ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Abnormal Uterine Bleeding | Abnormal uterine bleeding is a broad term that describes irregularities in the menstrual cycle involving frequency, regularity, duration, and volume o ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Abortion | Abortion is one of the common procedures performed among women. In the US, in 2014, one in 5 pregnancies ended in abortion, and one in 4 women is esti ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Abortion Complications | Roughly one million abortions are performed each year in the United States alone. The total abortion-related complication rate is estimated to be abou ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| ACE Inhibitors | ACE inhibitors are a medication class used to treat and manage hypertension, which is a significant risk factor for coronary disease, heart failure, s ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity Info |
| Acne Vulgaris | Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disorder of pilosebaceous unit, which runs a chronic course and it is self-limiting. Acne vulgaris is triggered by pr ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 20 | Activity Info |
| Acquired Hemophilia | Acquired hemophilia is an uncommon but severe bleeding disorder. It is caused by the development of autoantibodies directed against one of the antihem ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Antiretroviral Therapy | Human immunodeficiency virus infection is a significant health problem worldwide. Advances in treatment have made this disease not only manageable but ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Active Tuberculosis | Active tuberculosis is a condition in which Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes infection; typically in the lungs, although many systems can be involved ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Acupuncture | Acupuncture is a system of medical treatment and ideology that is based on the principle of applying small needles or pressure to specific points in t ... Read the Article | 1 | 3 | Activity Info |
| Acute Cholecystitis | Acute cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder that occurs due to occlusion of the cystic duct or impaired emptying of the gallbladder. Often ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 20 | Activity Info |
| Acute Eclampsia | Eclampsia is a pregnancy-related disorder that manifests as new-onset generalized tonic colonic seizures. Typically eclampsia occurs after gestational ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Acute Mastitis | Mastitis can be broken down into lactational and non-lactational causes. While non-lactational causes of mastitis are less common, lactational mastiti ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Acute Postpartum Hemorrhage | Obstetric hemorrhage is the most common and dangerous complication of childbirth. Traditionally, postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) has been defined as great ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Acute Pulmonary Embolism | Acute pulmonary embolism is a common clinical condition with a variable clinical presentation, making its diagnosis challenging. This activity outline ... Read the Article | 2.25 | 31 | Activity Info |
| Acute Stress Disorder | Acute stress disorder (ASD) was first outlined in 1994 at the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV) as a new ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Acyclovir | Acyclovir is a medication used in the management and treatment of infections caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is FDA approved to treat gen ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Addison Disease | Addison disease is a relatively rare condition, which can have devastating consequences if not promptly recognized and appropriately treated. Often th ... Read the Article | 2 | 28 | Activity Info |
| Adenomyosis | Adenomyosis is a gynecologic condition characterized by ectopic endometrial tissue within the uterine myometrium. Presenting signs and symptoms vary, ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Adhesiolysis | Intra-abdominal adhesions are commonly formed after surgery, but can also be congenital. They are the most common cause of bowel obstruction. The majo ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Alagille Syndrome | Alagille syndrome (ALGS) is a multisystem autosomal dominant disorder with a wide variety of clinical manifestations. It is also known as arteriohepat ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Alendronate | Alendronate is FDA-approved for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis, prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, steroid-induced osteoporosis, ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Alopecia Areata | Alopecia areata (AA) is a form of alopecia that impacts hair follicles, nails, and rarely, the retinal pigment epithelium. It typically presents with ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Alosetron | Alosetron is a medication used to manage and treat severe diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D). It is in the class of 5-HT receptor a ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Alpha Thalassemia | Hemoglobin H disease (alpha-thalassemia) can be found in patients that live in areas with a high incidence of malaria. Symptoms at presentation, such ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Ambiguous Genitalia And Disorders of Sexual Differentiation | Infants born with a disorder of sex development (DSD) prompt multiple medical, surgical, ethical, psychosocial, and physical issues for patients and t ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Amebic Colitis | Amebic colitis results from invasive infection of the colonic mucosa by Entamoeba histolytica (E. histolytica). Losch first reported disease due to E. ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Amenorrhea | Amenorrhea is defined as the absence of menstruation during the reproductive years of a woman's life. Physiological states of amenorrhea are seen, mos ... Read the Article | 1 | 3 | Activity Info |
| Aminoglycosides | While aminoglycosides are an older class of medication, they continue to be clinically valuable. Aminoglycosides have a broad spectrum of activity cov ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Amiodarone | Amiodarone is one of the most commonly used anti-arrhythmic drugs. While the United States FDA has labeled amiodarone for the treatment of life-threat ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Amniocentesis | Amniocentesis is the aspiration of amniotic fluid from the amniotic cavity and is the most common invasive fetal testing procedure. It is usually perf ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Amniotic Band Syndrome | Amniotic band syndrome (ABS) comprises various congenital anomalies, which include disruption, deformation, and malformations of organs that were inte ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Amniotic Fluid Embolism | Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare entity, but one which has very high mortality and morbidity rates. This article will explain the clinical pres ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Amniotomy | Amniotomy, also known as artificial rupture of membranes (AROM) or colloquially known as "breaking the water," is the intentional rupture of the amnio ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Amoxicillin Clavulanate | Amoxicillin-clavulanate is a mainstay antibiotic in emergency departments and primary care offices throughout the country. It is a combination of two ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Anal Cancer | Anal cancer is a rare tumor comprising only 2.5% of all digestive system malignancies in the United States. The pathophysiology of the development of ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome | Androgen insensitivity syndrome (AIS) is a common etiology of sexual developmental disorders and results in varying phenotypes. These disorders of and ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Anembryonic Pregnancy | A blighted ovum, also known as an anembryonic pregnancy, occurs when a fertilized egg implants and a gestational (embryonic) sac forms and grows, but ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Anorexia Nervosa | Anorexia nervosa is defined by the restriction of nutrient intake relative to requirements, which leads to significantly low body weight. Patients wit ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 22 | Activity Info |
| Anovulatory Bleeding | Abnormal uterine bleeding due to ovulatory dysfunction causes irregular and often heavy menses. This condition, if left untreated, can have a signific ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Antepartum Care | Antepartum care comprises a significant percentage of health maintenance visits in the United States. Also referred to as prenatal care, antepartum ma ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Antepartum Infections | This activity reviews the evaluation and management of antepartum infections and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving matern ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Antiemetic Histamine H1 Receptor Blockers | First-generation antihistamines have several indications that primarily include nausea and vomiting secondary to motion sickness and vertigo, but seco ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Antiemetic Neurokinin-1 Receptor Blockers | Neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonists are a class of antiemetic drugs that possess unique anxiolytic, antidepressant, and antiemetic properties. Th ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Antiphospholipid Syndrome | Antiphospholipid antibodies are autoantibodies that are directed against phospholipid-binding proteins. Antiphospholipid syndrome (APLS) is characteri ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Aortic Valvular Atresia | Aortic valvular atresia is a congenital condition in which the aortic valvular cusps are fused at birth. It frequently forms as a spectrum of malforma ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Aortocaval Compression Syndrome | Aortocaval compression syndrome is also known as a supine hypotensive syndrome. It typically occurs in pregnant females, usually after 20 weeks of ges ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| APGAR Score | In 1952, Dr. Virginia Apgar, an anesthesiologist at Columbia University, developed the Apgar score. Serendipitously, APGAR is also a useful mnemonic t ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity Info |
| Aplastic Anemia | Aplastic anemia refers to the syndrome of chronic primary hematopoietic failure from injury leading to diminished or absent hematopoietic precursors i ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Appendicitis | Appendicitis is the inflammation of the vermiform appendix. It typically presents acutely, within 24 hours of onset, but can also present as a more ch ... Read the Article | 2 | 28 | Activity Info |
| Appendicitis in Pregnancy | Appendicitis during pregnancy is a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and infected. Its treatment consists of emergent surgery for the r ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Arginase Deficiency | Argininemia is an autosomal recessive disorder causing hyperammonemia secondary to arginine accumulation. It is a disorder first noticed in children w ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Arnold Chiari Malformation | Arnold-Chiari or Chiari malformations describe a group of deformities of the posterior fossa and hindbrain, which includes the cerebellum, pons, and m ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Aromatase Inhibitors | Anastrozole is a medication used in the management and treatment of breast cancer. It is in the aromatase inhibitors class of drugs. This activity des ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Asherman Syndrome | Asherman syndrome (intrauterine adhesions or intrauterine synechiae) occurs when scar tissue forms inside the uterus and/or the cervix. These adhesion ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Asthma | Asthma is a chronic disease of the air passages characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Symptoms of asthma include shortness of br ... Read the Article | 2.25 | 32 | Activity Info |
| Asthma In Pregnancy | Bronchial asthma (BA) is considered the most common chronic disease in pregnancy, complicating 4% to 8% of pregnancies. Bronchial asthma exacerbation ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Asthma Medications | Asthma is a wide-reaching, chronic inflammatory illness that impacts millions of people daily. It is frequently responsible for unscheduled healthcare ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Asymptomatic Bacteriuria | Asymptomatic bacteriuria is the presence of bacteria in the properly collected urine of a patient that has no signs or symptoms of a urinary tract inf ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Atrophic Vaginitis | Atrophic vaginitis is an inflammatory process that occurs in clients experiencing vaginal atrophy. Vaginal atrophy develops secondary to a lack of est ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance | Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASC-US) is a category of cervical epithelial cell abnormalities described by the Bethesda system ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Autoimmune Hepatitis and Pregnancy | Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic inflammatory liver disorder usually characterized by circulating autoantibodies and elevated serum globulin le ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Bacteremia | Bacteremia, in the strictest sense, refers to viable bacteria in the blood. Asymptomatic bacteremia can occur in normal daily activities such as condu ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Bacterial Vaginosis | Bacterial vaginosis is a condition caused by an overgrowth of normal vaginal flora. Most commonly, this presents clinically with increased vaginal dis ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Bartholin Gland Cyst | A Bartholin gland cyst is usually a unilateral, asymptomatic blockage of the Bartholin gland that may be incidentally discovered during a pelvic exam ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Benign Breast Calcifications | Benign breast calcifications are common. If benign breast calcifications are not appropriately identified, unnecessary intervention and use of finite ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Benzathine Penicillin | Benzathine penicillin is formulated from two penicillin G molecules reacting with diphenylethylene diamine. It is active against gram-positive bacteri ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Benzoyl Peroxide | Benzoyl peroxide is an over-the-counter topical medication and is also an FDA-approved prescription medication for the treatment of acne vulgaris. It ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Bernard Soulier Syndrome | Bernard-Soulier syndrome is a rare inherited blood clotting disorder that is characterized by unusually giant platelet cells, thrombocytopenia, and pr ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Beta Lactamase Inhibitors | Beta-lactamase inhibitors are drugs that are co-administered with beta-lactam antimicrobials to prevent antimicrobial resistance by inhibiting serine ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Bevacizumab | Bevacizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody against vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) and is used to treat several different cancers. I ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Bicornuate Uterus | A bicornuate uterus is a uterine malformation that is produced due to impairment in the fusion of Mullerian ducts. The bicornuate uterus is a rare ano ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Birth Asphyxia | Perinatal asphyxia is a lack of blood flow or gas exchange to or from the fetus in the period immediately before, during, or after the birth process. ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Bishop Score | In 1964, Edward Bishop set forth criteria for elective induction of labor which included parity, gestational age, fetal presentation, obstetric histor ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Blast Injuries | Explosions are unique in their ability to inflict acute injuries on many people at the same time, resulting in high levels of mortality and morbidity. ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Blood Transfusion | Blood transfusions are a relatively common medical procedure and while typically safe, there are multiple complications that practitioners need to be ... Read the Article | 2.25 | 32 | Activity Info |
| Body Fluid Exposures | Health care workers have serious concerns about exposure to bodily fluids. Accidental exposures to bodily fluids present a wide variety of issues to h ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Boutonneuse Fever | Boutonneuse fever is a disease caused by the rickettsia genus and is of the spotted fever group classification. This disease classically causes fever, ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Braxton Hicks Contractions | Braxton-Hicks contractions, also known as prodromal or false labor pains, are contractions of the uterus that typically are not felt until the second ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| BRCA 1 and 2 | Breast cancer genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 are tumor suppressor genes whose mutations significantly increase the likelihood of developing particular types of ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Breast Biopsy | With improved screening and diagnostic techniques, the incidence and prevalence of breast cancer are rising worldwide. In 2018 alone, there were 2.2 m ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Breast Cancer | Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women, accounting for more than 1 in 10 new cancer diagnoses each year. It is the second most com ... Read the Article | 2 | 28 | Activity Info |
| Breast Cancer Screening | In women, breast cancer is number one in incidence and mortality when compared to all cancers. It is the most common non-skin cancer and second deadli ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Breast Cyst | Breast cysts are a common diagnosis among women and one of the most common reasons for a referral to a breast clinic. These cysts can be entirely asym ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Breast Examination Techniques | The ability to perform a thorough and accurate breast exam is an important skill for medical practitioners of many levels and across many specialties. ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Breast Fibroadenoma | A breast fibroadenoma is a painless, unilateral, benign tumor that presents as a solid lump. It commonly occurs in women between the age of 14 to 35 y ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 17 | Activity Info |
| Breast Milk Jaundice | Breast milk jaundice is a type of jaundice that occurs in neonates due to breastfeeding. It happens within the first week of life due to the abnormal ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Breast Ultrasound | Breast ultrasound is performed due to the high incidence rate of breast cancer amongst women globally. Ultrasound is typically used as an adjunct to m ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Breech Presentation | Breech presentation refers to the fetus in the longitudinal lie with the buttocks or lower extremity entering the pelvis first. The three types of bre ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Budesonide | Budesonide is a medication used to manage and treat inflammatory diseases, mainly affecting the airways and gastrointestinal tract. It is in the corti ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Bulimia Nervosa | Bulimia nervosa is a disorder that is characterized by binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behavior to control weight with potentially dangero ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 20 | Activity Info |
| Bupivacaine | Bupivacaine is a potent local anesthetic with unique characteristics from the amide group of local anesthetics. Local anesthetics are used in regional ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Bupropion | Bupropion is an antidepressant medication that is now also used in smoking cessation. Bupropion has been FDA-approved since 1985. The drug is FDA-appr ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Buspirone | Buspirone is an anxiolytic drug. Originally, the drug was being developed as an antipsychotic but was found ineffective for psychosis, but it had use ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Caffeine | Caffeine is a naturally occurring, central nervous system (CNS) stimulant of the methylxanthine class and is the most widely taken psychoactive stimul ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Cancer Screening | Cancer screening is pivotal in reducing the mortality and morbidity from cancer. Some of the screening methods, like a pap smear, has been successful ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Caput Succedaneum | Caput succedaneum is a condition in which edema is observed on an infant's scalp shortly after delivery. It is a benign condition associated with birt ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Cardiac Calcifications | Cardiac calcifications carry different diagnostic and prognostic significance depending on their location. They can involve the coronary arteries, car ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Cardiac Disease In Pregnancy | Many cardiac diseases during pregnancy are under investigation, and many others which are still not understood require further inquiry. Some of these ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Cardiac Rhabdomyoma | Cardiac rhabdomyoma is a rare tumor. It arises from the striated muscles. It is a type of hamartoma seen in the pediatric age group. Although mostly a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Caroli Disease | Caroli disease is a rare inherited disorder involving segmental dilatation of large, intrahepatic bile ducts which appear as cysts on imaging and hist ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an entrapment neuropathy caused by compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist's carpal tunnel. It ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity Info |
| Castor Oil | Castor oil is a vegetable oil made from Ricinus communis, a plant common in the Eastern areas of the world. Castor oil is most well known for its laxa ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Caudal Anesthesia | A caudal block is a type of central neuraxial block, most commonly used in pediatrics to provide analgesia for surgeries up to the umbilicus, and in a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Cavum Septum Pellucidum | The septum pellucidum (meaning translucent wall in Latin - SP), also known as the ventricle of Sylvius, is a thin, triangular double membrane separati ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Cefotaxime | Cefotaxime(CTX) is a medication used to manage and treat cervicitis/urethritis and pneumonia. Cefotaxime (CTX) is a beta-lactam antibiotic classified ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Central and Peripheral Cyanosis | Peripheral cyanosis is the bluish discoloration of the distal extremities (Hands, fingertips, toes), and can sometimes involve circumoral and periorbi ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Cephalohematoma | A cephalohematoma is an accumulation of blood under the scalp. During the birth process, small blood vessels on the head of the fetus are broken as a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Cerebral Palsy | Cerebral palsy is a group of permanent disorders affecting the development of movement and causing a limitation of activity. Non-progressive disturban ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Cerebral Venous Thrombosis | Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), which includes thrombosis of the cerebral veins and the dural sinuses, is a rare disorder that can lead to significa ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Cervical Cerclage | Cervical cerclage is performed as an attempt to prolong pregnancy in certain women who are at higher risk of preterm delivery. Cerclage placement may ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Cervical Dysplasia | The Pap smear is responsible for decreasing the incidence of and mortality rates from cervical cancer. The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is a collection of ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Cervical Ectropion | Cervical ectropion is a benign gynecological condition and is regarded as a normal variant that frequently occurs in women of the reproductive age gro ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Cervical Epidural Injection | Cervical epidural corticosteroids can provide significant benefits in patients experiencing chronic neck pain secondary to cervical radiculopathy. Thi ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Cervical Incompetence | Cervical insufficiency is the inability of the cervix to retain fetus, in the absence of uterine contractions or labor (painless cervical dilatation), ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Cervical Intraepithelial Squamous Cell Lesion | This article reviews the anatomy, natural history, epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, compl ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Cervical Polyps | Cervical polyps are abnormal growths that appear in the cervix. Although cervical polyps are commonly benign, malignant polyps can be seen in 0.2 to 1 ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Cervicitis | Cervicitis is the inflammation of the ectocervix, which can be infectious or non-infectious. Due to the association of serious complications like infe ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Cesarean Section | This activity reviews the cesarean section, and it highlights ways in which an interprofessional care team can impact the health of women and their ne ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 19 | Activity Info |
| Cetirizine | Cetirizine is a medication used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis and urticaria. It is a second-generation antihistamine. This activity reviews th ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| CHARGE Syndrome | CHARGE syndrome is an inherited disorder caused by a mutation in the DNA-binding protein-7 CHD7 gene. CHARGE syndrome is an acronym for coloboma, hear ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Chediak Higashi Syndrome | Chediak Higashi syndrome (CHS) is an autosomal recessive disorder that is characterized by easy bruising, oculocutaneous albinism and recurrent pyogen ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Chest Wall Deformities | Chest wall deformities are a set of congenital diseases; these can manifest as; an isolated feature, with other congenital anomalies, or as part of a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Child Development | The stages through which a child goes through from birth until he or she becomes an adult is child development. Children are first newborns, and durin ... Read the Article | 4.5 | 85 | Activity Info |
| Child Sexual Abuse And Neglect | Sexual abuse of children is the involvement of children or adolescents in sexual activities that he or she does not fully comprehend and can include e ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Chlamydia | Chlamydia trachomatis is responsible for the greatest number of sexually transmitted infections and the majority of infection-related of blindness wor ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 13 | Activity Info |
| Chloroprocaine | Chloroprocaine is an ester class local anesthetic and is indicated for neuraxial anesthesia (caudal, epidural, and spinal) and peripheral nerve blocks ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Choanal Atresia | The nasal choanae are paired openings that connect the nasal cavity with the nasopharynx. Choanal atresia is a congenital condition in which these ope ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Choledocholithiasis | Choledocholithiasis is the presence of stones within the common bile duct. It is estimated that common bile duct stones are present in anywhere from 1 ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Cholelithiasis | Cholelithiasis or gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in your gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small organ located just ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Chorioamnionitis | Chorioamnionitis is an infection that can occur before labor, during labor, or after delivery. It can be acute, subacute, or chronic. Chorioamnionitis ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Choriocarcinoma | Choriocarcinoma is a rare, aggressive neoplastic type of trophoblastic disease. The 2 major types of choriocarcinoma are gestational and non-gestation ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Chorionic Villus Sampling | Chorionic villus sampling is a prenatal diagnostic test performed between 10 and 13 weeks gestation. This activity reviews the indications, risks, and ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Chorioretinitis | Chorioretinitis is a type of uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye. It is a vision-threatening condition that is associated with many sys ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Chronic Pain Syndrome | Chronic pain is a leading chief complaint in an adult ambulatory care setting. Unfortunately, chronic non-cancer pain is often poorly understood by ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Chronic Pelvic Pain | Chronic pelvic pain can be a disabling, chronic, persistent pain, within the pelvis in women. Relatively common, chronic pelvic pain is associated wit ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Cisplatin | Cisplatin is a medication used in the management and treatment of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. It is in the alkylating agent class of cy ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Cleft Lip | Cleft lip deformity is one of the most common congenital deformities, and management requires an interprofessional approach to address the physical cl ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Cleft Palate | Cleft palate is a developmental defect in the hard palate that results in a communication between the oral and nasal cavities resulting in nasal reflu ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Clindamycin | Clindamycin is a medication used for the treatment of numerous infections, including but not limited to septicemia, intra-abdominal infections, lower ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Cloacal Malformations | Cloacal malformations are rare congenital anomalies characterized by a confluence of the gastrointestinal, genital, and urologic systems which exits t ... Read the Article | 1 | 3 | Activity Info |
| Clostridium Difficile | Clostridium difficile is a gram-positive bacterium that is the cause most implicated in antibiotic-associated diarrhea. The emergence of a newer hyper ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 17 | Activity Info |
| Clotrimazole | Clotrimazole is a medication used in the management and treatment of fungal infections. It is in the imidazole class of drugs. This activity outlines ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Cocaine | Cocaine hydrochloride topical solution contains 4% cocaine. It is not FDA-approved but allowed for only the following indications: topical anesthesia ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity Info |
| Colostomy Care | Colostomy care, as the name suggests, is an all-encompassing term referring to colostomy management, from its creation to peristomal skin management, ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Colposcopy | Colposcopy is a procedure in which a lighted, magnifying instrument called a colposcope is used to examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva. It is a diag ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Community-Acquired Pneumonia | Community-acquired pneumonia is a leading cause of hospitalization, mortality, and incurs significant health care costs. As disease presentation varie ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 21 | Activity Info |
| Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection | Primary cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in pregnancy is associated with the highest risk of trans-placental transmission. Universal screening for pre ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia | Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a condition resulting from the herniation of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity resulting in lung hypoplas ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity Info |
| Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation | Congenital pulmonary airway malformation is a congenital lung disease that can present from the prenatal period to childhood. Though rare overall, it ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Congenital Rubella | Rubella, also known as German Measles, is a viral illness characterized by maculopapular rash, lymphadenopathy, and fever. It is a highly contagious b ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Congenital Toxoplasmosis | Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection in humans and animals. Infection in healthy immunocompetent adults is asymptomatic in about 50% of the cases al ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Congenital Varicella Syndrome | The varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a highly contagious virus of the herpes family. Chickenpox (or primary VZV infection) is a common childhood diseas ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Conization Of Cervix | Conization of the cervix or cold knife cone (CKC) is a surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat cervical dysplasia or very early cervical cancer. ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Conjoined Twins | Conjoined twins refers to twins that are physically fused in utero and consequently at birth. This type of pregnancy is a complicated phenomenon that ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Copper Toxicity | Copper metabolism plays an important role in physiologic homeostasis. Copper toxicity, however, induces several pathologic processes that are detrimen ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Cowden Disease | Cowden disease, also known as Cowden syndrome or multiple hamartoma syndrome, is an uncommon autosomal dominant genodermatosis and is a member of the ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Crohn Disease | Crohn disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are two conditions commonly referred to as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). They are immunologically m ... Read the Article | 2.25 | 34 | Activity Info |
| Culdocentesis | Culdocentesis is a procedure used to diagnose the presence of ruptured ectopic pregnancy by evaluating for hemoperitoneum by inserting a needle and dr ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Cultural Competence in the Care of Muslim Patients and Their Families | Delivering high-quality care to patients of the Muslim faith requires knowledge of the differences in cultural and spiritual values. Important differe ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 17 | Activity Info |
| Cutaneous Endometriosis | Cutaneous endometriosis can be divided into primary and secondary lesions. They comprise less than 1% of the total cases of endometriosis. However, wi ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Cyanosis | Cyanosis is characterized by a blueish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes. Cyanosis is frequently encountered in clinical practice, and the ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Cystic Fibrosis | Until relatively modern times, cystic fibrosis was poorly understood. In 1949, Lowe et al. postulated that cystic fibrosis must be caused by a geneti ... Read the Article | 2.75 | 44 | Activity Info |
| Cystic Hygroma | Cystic hygromas are the most common subtype of lymphangiomas, presenting at birth and in early infancy. Enlargement of cystic hygromas is common, and ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Cystic Teratoma | Cystic teratoma is the most common ovarian neoplasm. It consists of well-differentiated derivatives of germ cell layers (i.e., ectoderm, mesoderm, and ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Cystocele | Bladder prolapse (cystocele) is a chronic condition during which a bladder herniates to the anterior vaginal wall. Due to the condition's progressive ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Deep Venous Thrombosis Of The Lower Extremity | A deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms within the deep veins usually of the leg but can occur in the veins of the arms and the mesent ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Delivery, Face And Brow Presentation | Face and brow presentation is a malpresentation during labor when the presenting part is either the face or, in the case of brow presentation, it is ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Dermatographism | Dermatographism, also known as dermographism urticaria, or urticaria factitia, is an urticarial eruption upon pressure or trauma to the skin. The lite ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Dermatoses of Pregnancy | Skin changes during pregnancy may be physiological. However, some dermatoses are specific to pregnancy, while others are altered by pregnancy. These c ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Diabetes Insipidus | Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a disease process that results in either decreased release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH, also known as vasopressin or AVP) ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 18 | Activity Info |
| Diabetic Embryopathy | Maternal diabetes has several adverse effects on embryogenesis and fetal development and causes multiple congenital anomalies, and secondary medical c ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Diastasis Recti Rehabilitation | This activity describes the common presenting complaints of diastasis recti and highlights the interprofessional team's role in treating patients with ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Dietary Calcium | Adequate calcium intake, from either direct food sources or calcium supplements, is essential for nutrition in patients of all ages. This article will ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Difficult Foley Catheterization | Urinary catheterization is a common clinical intervention to ensure adequate urinary drainage when patients cannot void effectively. When a urinary ca ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Diffuse Toxic Goiter | Goiter is an anatomical enlargement of the thyroid gland. It can be related with thyroid dysfunction or have normal thyroid function. This activity re ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Digoxin Immune Fab | Digoxin immune fab is a medication used in the management and treatment of digoxin toxicity. Most toxicity cases are seen in patients with a past medi ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Dilation and Curettage | Dilatation and curettage is one of the most well-known gynecological procedures. It serves main purposes, which could be therapeutic or diagnostic. Th ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Disc Herniation | A herniated disc is a condition affecting the spine in which the annulus fibrosus is damaged enabling the nucleus pulposus (which is normally located ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation | Disseminated intravascular coagulation can be defined is a widespread hypercoagulable state that can lead to both microvascular and macrovascular clot ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 22 | Activity Info |
| Domestic Violence | Family and domestic violence is a common problem in the United States, affecting an estimated 10 million people every year; as many as one in four wom ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 18 | Activity Info |
| Down Syndrome | Down syndrome (trisomy 21) is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or a portion of a third chromosome 21. Patients typically present with ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 16 | Activity Info |
| Doxorubicin | Doxorubicin is an antibiotic derived from the Streptomyces peucetius bacterium. It has widespread use as a chemotherapeutic agent since the 1960s. Dox ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Doxycycline hyclate is a medication used in the management and treatment of a variety of infections. It is in the tetracyclines class of drugs. This a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Doxylamine | Doxylamine is a medication used to manage and treat nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), allergic rhinitis, and insomnia. It is in the first-genera ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Duodenal Atresia And Stenosis | Duodenal atresia is a congenital intestinal obstruction that can cause bilious or non bilious vomiting within the first 24 to 38 hours of neonatal lif ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Dwarfism | Dwarfism is the medical terminology for short-stature. It is defined as height-vertex below two standard deviations (-2SD) or in the third percentile ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Dysmenorrhea | Dysmenorrhea can be classified as primary and secondary dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea is a lower abdominal pain happening during the menstrual cy ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Dyspareunia | Dyspareunia is defined by genital pain that can be experienced before, during, or after intercourse. It is debatable whether this condition can be cla ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Dysuria | Dysuria is a symptom of pain and/or burning, stinging, or itching of the urethra or urethral meatus with urination. It is a very common urinary sympto ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Ear Microtia | Microtia is a congenital ear deformity in which the external ear is malformed and underdeveloped. In more severe cases, it is usually associated with ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Eclampsia | This article discusses preeclampsia and eclampsia, one of the four categories of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Eclampsia is a severe complicati ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Ectopic Pregnancy | An ectopic pregnancy occurs when fetal tissue implants outside of the uterus or attaches to an abnormal or scarred portion of the uterus. Ectopic preg ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 18 | Activity Info |
| Ectopic Pregnancy, Ultrasound | Ectopic pregnancy is a diagnosis that is quite challenging to make. It has been estimated that 40% of ectopic pregnancies go undiagnosed on initial pr ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Ehlers Danlos Syndrome | Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a genetic disorder affecting collagen formation and function. It affects virtually every organ system, which can resul ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| EMS Prehospital Deliveries | There are approximately 3.9 million deliveries in the United States every year. Fortunately, most of these deliveries are appropriately anticipated an ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Endometrial Biopsy | Endometrial biopsy is a simple and effective office-based procedure that samples the endometrium to allow for direct histological evaluation. This act ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Endometrial Hyperplasia | Endometrial hyperplasia is a common disorder due to exposure to exogenous or endogenous estrogen along with a relative deficiency of progesterone. It ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Endometrial Polyp | Endometrial polyps refer to overgrowths of endometrial glands and stroma within the uterine cavity. Endometrial polyps vary in size from few millimete ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Endometrioma | Endometriomas are cystic lesions that stem from the disease process of endometriosis. Endometriomas are most commonly found in the ovaries. They are f ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Endometritis | Endometritis is inflammation of the uterine lining. It can affect all layers of the uterus. The uterus is typically aseptic. However, the travel of mi ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Enterobius Vermicularis | Enterobius vermicularis, also called pinworm, is one of the most common helminth infections in the world, with most cases occurring in children. This ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Ephedrine | Ephedrine is a medication used in the management and treatment of clinically significant hypotension. It is in the sympathomimetic class of medication ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis | Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis (bullous ichthyosiform erythroderma) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder of cornification caused by mutations in kerati ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Epidural | This activity reviews epidural analgesia and anesthesia and highlights used medications, indications, contraindications, uses, and techniques. It ment ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Epidural Anesthesia | Epidural anesthesia is a technique that may be used as a primary surgical anesthetic or as a resource for postoperative pain management. It is safe an ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Epidural Blood Patch | An epidural blood patch (EBP) is a procedure in which a small volume of autologous blood is injected into a patient's epidural space to stop a leak of ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Epidural Catheter | Epidural catheters are widely used in surgical, obstetric, and chronic pain settings as they serve as an excellent adjunct or alternative to general a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Epidural Morphine | Epidural morphine is a medication used for analgesia, as an adjunct to general anesthesia, or as a sole technique for surgical anesthesia. Morphine wa ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Episiotomy | An episiotomy is a procedure developed to augment difficult vaginal deliveries while controlling for and avoiding potentially dangerous perineal lacer ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Erb Palsy | Erb palsy, or Erb-Duchenne paralysis, is one of the most common neurological birth injuries. It is caused by injury to the brachial plexus, which is f ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Erythema Infectiosum | Erythema infectiosum, also known as fifth disease, is a common viral exanthem caused by parvovirus B19. It is commonly seen in children between five a ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 16 | Activity Info |
| Erythema Multiforme | Erythema multiforme (EM) is a cutaneous and mucosal hypersensitivity reaction with characteristic lesions in target triggered by certain antigenic sti ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Erythroblastosis Fetalis | Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) is also known as alloimmune HDFN or erythroblastosis fetalis. It is caused by the destruction of neo ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Estradiol | Estradiol is a medication used to manage and treat postmenopausal symptoms and for women who have had hysterectomies. Estradiol is the most potent est ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Estrogen | Estrogen is a steroid hormone associated with the female reproductive organs and is responsible for the development of female sexual characteristics. ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| External Cephalic Version | About 25 percent of fetuses will be in breech presentation at 28 weeks, though this decreases to roughly 3 to 4 percent at term. Most infants who are ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Factor XIII Deficiency | Factor XIII deficiency is a rare bleeding disorder that is challenging to recognize clinically. The lab tests such as the prothrombin time, INR, and a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Familial Hypercholesterolemia | Familial hypercholesterolemia is a group of inherited genetic defects that lead to the severe elevation of serum cholesterol concentrations. Clinicall ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 18 | Activity Info |
| Fatal Familial Insomnia | Fatal familial insomnia is a very rare and invariably fatal autosomal dominant neurodegenerative prion disease caused by a mutation of the prion prote ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Fatty Liver In Pregnancy | Acute fatty liver in pregnancy (AFLP) is an obstetric emergency and carries high morbidity and mortality, including death in the mother and her fetus. ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Fecal Incontinence | Fecal incontinence is a highly prevalent problem resulting in an inability to control the discharge of bowel contents. Its severity can range from the ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Female Athlete Triad | Female athletes often complain of low energy availability, which is defined as energy from oral nutrition less energy used for exercise. As such, low ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Female Infertility | Infertility is a medical condition that can cause psychological, physical, mental, spiritual, and medical detriments to the patient. The unique qualit ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Fetal Growth Restriction | Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is most often defined as an estimated fetal weight less than the 10th percentile for gestational age by prenatal ultras ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Fetal Movement | Fetal movements felt by pregnant women are a sign that the fetus is growing in size and strength. The mother is usually the first to feel these moveme ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Fexofenadine | Fexofenadine is a medication used in the management and treatment of allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria. It is a second-generation antihistamine. ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Fibrinogen | Fibrinogen is a 340kDa hexameric plasma glycoprotein synthesized by the liver and is the major structural component of a clot. The type of fibrinogen ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Fibromyalgia | Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain. This activity illustrates the evaluation and management of fibro ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 16 | Activity Info |
| Fine Needle Aspiration Of Breast Masses | Fine needle aspiration of breast masses is a type of biopsy performed using a small needle to obtain samples of tissue and fluid from solid or cystic ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome | Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome is inflammation of the liver capsule with adhesion formation resulting in right upper quadrant pain. It is an uncommon, chro ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Flucytosine | Flucytosine is a medication used in the management and treatment of systemic and severe candida and cryptococcus infections. It is in the antimetaboli ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Fluticasone | Fluticasone is a medication used to manage and treat asthma, allergic rhinitis, emphysema, and atopic dermatitis. It is in the corticosteroid class of ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Focal Nodular Hyperplasia | In 1958, pathologist, Hugh Edmondson, MD, first described focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) as a solid, benign hepatic mass of non-vascular origin. Unli ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Folic Acid | Folic acid has FDA-approval for the treatment of megaloblastic and macrocytic anemias due to folic deficiency. Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Folic Acid Deficiency | Folate is an essential water-soluble vitamin, naturally present in food, especially in fruits, green leafy vegetables, and liver. Folic acid is the s ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Forceps Delivery | The use of forceps in infant delivery has fallen out of favor among obstetricians in the past three decades. Forceps deliveries now make up about only ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Galactorrhea | Galactorrhea is milk production from the breast unrelated to pregnancy or lactation. Milk production one year after cessation of breastfeeding is non- ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Gallstones (Cholelithiasis) | Gallstones or cholelithiasis are stones that form in the gallbladder composed of cholesterol, bilirubin, and bile. These stones are asymptomatic in mo ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Gardnerella | Gardnerella vaginalis is an anaerobic bacterium that is the causative agent in bacterial vaginosis (BV). This bacteria normally is part of the vaginal ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Gastroschisis | Gastroschisis is a paraumbilical abdominal wall defect associated with protrusion of the bowel through the defect. A membrane does not cover the bowe ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Generalized Pustular Psoriasis | Generalized pustular psoriasis is a rare and extreme form of psoriasis characterized by the presence of sterile pustules. The incidence peaks between ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Genital Warts | Genital warts (condyloma acuminatum) are a sexually transmitted infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6 and 11. These are spread by ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Gestational Age Assessment | Gestational age is a key piece of data used by healthcare providers to determine when to perform various screening tests and assessments of the fetus ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Gestational Diabetes | The definition of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. GDM can c ... Read the Article | 2 | 29 | Activity Info |
| Gestational Sac Evaluation | The gestational sac is the first structure seen in pregnancy by ultrasound as early as 4.5 to 5 weeks of gestational age, but it is only 97.6% specifi ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Gestational Trophoblastic Disease | Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) is a group of tumors defined by abnormal trophoblastic proliferation. Trophoblast cells produce human chorioni ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia | Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) involves both benign and malignant entities that include hydatidiform mole (complete and partial), choriocarci ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Gonorrhea | Neisseria gonorrhoeae, an obligate human pathogen, is a sexually transmitted disease that causes consequential worldwide morbidity both in resource-ab ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 21 | Activity Info |
| Granuloma Inguinale | Donovanosis, also known as granuloma inguinale, is a bacterial infection of the genital region caused by Klebsiella granulomatis. It is chronic and pr ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Graves Disease | Graves' disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. It is a disorder with systemic manifestations that primarily affect heart, skeletal muscl ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 13 | Activity Info |
| Group B Coxsackie Virus | Coxsackie B virus belongs to the Picornavirus family and can cause a variety of diseases, including gastrointestinal illness, myocarditis, pneumonia, ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Group B Streptococcus And Pregnancy | Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a gram-positive bacteria that colonizes the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract. It is known to cause both early o ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Hashimoto Thyroiditis | Hashimoto thyroiditis, also known as chronic autoimmune thyroiditis and chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disease in which thyroid cel ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Health Screening | A health screening test is a medical test or procedure performed on members of an asymptomatic population or population subgroup to assess their likel ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| HELLP Syndrome | The syndrome of hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets, otherwise referred to as HELLP syndrome, has historically been classified as a co ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Hemochromatosis | Hemochromatosis is a disorder that causes excess iron deposition and, in turn, multiple organ dysfunction. Organs affected by hemochromatosis include ... Read the Article | 2 | 26 | Activity Info |
| Hemoglobin C Disease | Hemoglobin C is a common hemoglobin variant that has a single amino acid substitution (lysine substituted for the glutamate) in the sixth position of ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Hemolytic Diseases Of The Newborn | Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn is a red blood cell mismatch between mothers and their fetus that can cause significant morbidity and morta ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Hemorrhagic Disease Of Newborn | Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is a life-threatening condition that is due to insufficient vitamin K levels in newborns as a result of various cau ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Hepatitis | The term hepatitis means inflammation of the liver — hepatitis most commonly results from viruses. But drugs, alcohol, toxins, and certain diseases, i ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 17 | Activity Info |
| Hepatitis A | The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a positive-sense, single-stranded RNA virus that belongs to the family Picornaviridae. It replicates primarily within h ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 18 | Activity Info |
| Hepatitis B | Hepatitis B infection is a serious global healthcare problem. Often transmitted via body fluids like blood, semen, and vaginal secretions, the hepatit ... Read the Article | 2 | 25 | Activity Info |
| Hepatitis B Vaccine | The hepatitis B vaccine is a medication used in the prevention of hepatitis B infection, which can lead to chronic liver failure and hepatocellular ca ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 16 | Activity Info |
| Hepatitis E | Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is classified in the genus Orthohepevirus of the Hepeviridae family and is one of the most common causes of hepatitis in the w ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Herald Patch | A herald patch is an erythematous, 2 to 10 centimeter, round to oval scaly patch or plaque with a depressed center and raised border that frequently p ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Heroin | Heroin, also known as diacetylmorphine, is derived from the opium poppy plant. Professionals initially touted morphine as a substitute with less misus ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Herpes Simplex Neonatorum | Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections in the neonatal period continue to be troublesome for practitioners. In the 1970s, the drug vidarabine was intro ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Herpes Simplex Type 2 | This activity reviews the evaluation and management of herpes simplex type 2 and highlights the role of the primary care provider in managing patients ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity Info |
| Hidradenitis Suppurativa | Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also called acne inversus, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition with lesions including deep-seated nodules and absc ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity Info |
| HIV In Pregnancy | Several thousand HIV positive pregnant women give birth in the US annually. With proper management, these women can achieve viral suppression to undet ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| HIV Prophylaxis | HIV prophylaxis is divided into two categories: post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). PEP is the administration of anti ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Holoprosencephaly | Holoprosencephaly occurs as a result of anomalous signaling interactions between the neural crest and neural ectoderm. This primarily results in the a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Hormone Replacement Therapy | Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is supplementing women with hormones that are lost during the menopausal transition. To relieve the symptoms associa ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Hot Flashes | Hot flashes are sudden-onset, spontaneous, and episodic sensations of warmth usually felt on the chest, neck, and face immediately followed by an outb ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Human Papillomavirus | The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a non-enveloped, double-stranded, circular DNA virus that is responsible for causing multiple epithelial lesions and ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Hydatidiform Mole | A hydatiform mole (also known as a molar pregnancy) is a gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), which originates from the placenta and can metastasi ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Hydranencephaly | Hydranencephaly is a rare congenital abnormality in which the cerebral hemispheres are absent with the basal ganglia, brainstem and meninges preserved ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Hydrocele | A hydrocele is a collection of peritoneal fluid between the parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vaginalis, which directly surrounds the testis ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Hydrocephalus | Hydrocephalus is the symptomatic accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid inside the cerebral ventricles. It has complex pathogenesis and different causes. ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 18 | Activity Info |
| Hydrops Fetalis | Hydrops fetalis, also known as fetal hydrops, is not a disease but rather a symptom of an underlying health problem that affects the fetus. If left un ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Hyperbaric Therapy In Blood Loss Anemia | Red blood cells contain hemoglobin; hemoglobin is the major carrier of oxygen throughout the human body. When hemoglobin levels decrease, anemia resul ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Hypercoagulability | Hypercoagulability or thrombophilia is the increased tendency of blood to thrombose. A normal and healthy response to bleeding for maintaining hemosta ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Hyperemesis Gravidarum | Hyperemesis gravidarum refers to intractable vomiting during pregnancy, leading to weight loss and volume depletion, resulting in ketonuria and/or ket ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Hyperesthesia | Hyperesthesia occurs as a symptom of neuropathic pain and can be present in any disease process that affects the somatosensory nervous system. Treatme ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Hyperkeratosis Of The Nipple And Areola | Hyperkeratosis of the nipple and areola is an uncommon, benign skin condition characterized by a warty thickening and pigmentation of the nipple, areo ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Hypertension In Pregnancy | Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including chronic hypertension with or without superimposed pre-eclampsia/eclampsia, gestational hypertension, pr ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Hypertensive Urgency | Hypertensive urgency is a marked elevation in blood pressure without evidence of target organ damage, such as pulmonary edema, cardiac ischemia, neuro ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Hyperthyroidism | The thyroid gland is a bilobed structure located in the anterior aspect of the trachea between the cricoid cartilage and the suprasternal notch. Each ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 22 | Activity Info |
| Hyperthyroidism In Pregnancy | Hyperthyroidism is an uncommon condition that complicates approximately 0.1% to 0.4% of pregnancies. The condition is marked by increased levels of ci ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Hypoglycemia | Hypoglycemia is often defined by a plasma glucose concentration below 70 mg/dL; however, signs and symptoms may not occur until plasma glucose concent ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 18 | Activity Info |
| Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome | Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a type of congenital heart disease that results in the underdevelopment of the left-sided structures of the ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Hypoplastic Lung Disease | Pulmonary hypoplasia is a relatively uncommon medical condition characterized by incomplete development of the lungs that can affect the overall devel ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Hypotension | Hypotension is a decrease in systemic blood pressure below accepted low values. While there is not an accepted standard hypotensive value, pressures l ... Read the Article | 1 | 3 | Activity Info |
| Hypothyroid Myopathy | Hypothyroid myopathy is characterized by myalgia and weakness and affects almost 80 percent of patients with hypothyroidism. Patients with severe or u ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Hypothyroidism | Hypothyroidism results from low levels of thyroid hormone with varied etiology and manifestations. The drug of choice for the treatment of hypothyroid ... Read the Article | 2 | 25 | Activity Info |
| Hypotonic Labor | Hypotonic labor is a dysfunction in the propulsive power of the uterus that presents as an abnormal labor pattern resulting in prolonged or protracted ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Hypovolemia | Hypovolemia refers to a state of low extracellular fluid volume, generally secondary to combined sodium and water loss. All living organisms must main ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Ichthyosis Fetalis | Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is an extremely rare, autosomal recessive congenital disorder of the epidermal skin layer. Neonates with HI have a high mort ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Imperforate Hymen | When the hymen, a thin membrane of stratified squamous epithelium circumscribing the vaginal introitus, does not spontaneously rupture during neonatal ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| In Vitro Fertilization | In vitro fertilization (IVF) is the most common form of assisted reproductive technology and is used in the management of patients with difficulty und ... Read the Article | 1 | 3 | Activity Info |
| Incomplete Abortions | An incomplete abortion is the partial loss of the products of conception within the first 20 weeks. Incomplete abortion usually presents with moderate ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Induction of Labor | There are indications for late preterm, early term, late term, and post-term inductions depending on a patient's obstetrical and medical history. Obst ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Infant Apnea | Apnea in infants is the term used to describe episodes of cessation of breathing and may be due to many physiologic or pathophysiologic processes. Bri ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Inferior Vena Cava Filter | Inferior vena cava filters (IVC filters) are indicated as a treatment to prevent pulmonary embolism in a select group of patients that have venous thr ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Inferior Vena Cava Syndrome | Inferior vena cava syndrome (IVCS) is caused by physical invasion or compression by a pathological process or by thrombosis within the vein itself. Th ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Influenza Vaccine | Influenza viruses belong to Orthomyxoviridae RNA virus family and classify into three distinct types based on their major antigenic differences; influ ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Innocent Murmur | Murmurs are the most common reason for pediatric cardiologist referral and evaluation. There are reports that up to 72% of children will have a murmur ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Insulin Resistance | Insulin resistance is identified as an impaired biologic response to insulin stimulation of target tissues, primarily the liver, muscle, and adipose t ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Intracardiac Shunts | Intracardiac shunts are abnormal pathways for blood flow in the heart that form either in addition to or in place of normal pathways for blood flow. T ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Intrathecal Morphine | Morphine is an opioid administered for acute and chronic pain conditions. The advantage of intrathecal (IT) morphine over intravenous (IV), oral (PO), ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Intrauterine Device | Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are one of the most effective forms of contraception available today with rates of failure similar to various forms of ste ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Intrauterine Fetal Demise | Stillbirth has many causes: intrapartum complications, hypertension, diabetes, infection, congenital and genetic abnormalities, placental dysfunction, ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Inverted Nipple | An inverted nipple is a condition with a prevalence of 10%-20% in the general population. Though not life-threatening, it is psychologically and physi ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Ionizing Radiation | Ionizing radiation has been proven to be a risk factor for malignancy in the future. Evidence from studies conducted following the Chernobyl accident, ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 16 | Activity Info |
| Iron Supplementation | Iron is a medication used in the management and treatment of iron deficiency anemia. This activity illustrates the indications, action, and contraind ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal diseases. IBS, in the absence of any other causative disease, is ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Isotretinoin | Isotretinoin is an oral prescription medication that affects sebaceous glands and is used to treat severe acne. The drug was approved by the US Food a ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Ixekizumab | Ixekizumab is FDA-indicated for the adult treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. These adult patients are also candidates for systemic ther ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Jacobs Syndrome | Jacobs syndrome is a rare genetic abnormality in which a male receives an extra Y chromosome from his father. While many patients go undiagnosed due t ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Jaundice | Jaundice, also known as hyperbilirubinemia, is defined as a yellow discoloration of the body tissue resulting from the accumulation of excess bilirubi ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy | Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME), otherwise known as Janz syndrome and impulsive petit mal, is an idiopathic, hereditary, and generalized form of epi ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Kallmann Syndrome | Kallmann Syndrome (KS) is a congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (HH) hypogonadism (HH) that manifests with hypo- or anosmia. This decrease in gon ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Kernicterus | Kernicterus, or bilirubin encephalopathy, is bilirubin-induced neurological damage, which is most commonly seen in infants. It occurs when the unconju ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Ketamine In Acute and Chronic Pain Management | Acute and chronic pain remain important health problems both in the United States and worldwide. With the rise in the prevalence of many chronic degen ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Kienbock Disease | Kienböck disease refers to avascular necrosis of the lunate carpal bone, known as lunatomalacia. It was first recognized and described by Austrian rad ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Krukenberg Tumor | Krukenburg tumor is a metastatic malignancy of the ovary characterized by mucin-rich signet-ring adenocarcinoma that primarily arises from a gastroint ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Labial Adhesions | Labial adhesion is the fusion of the labia minora or majora, and it is mostly located near the clitoris. It also may be known as synechia vulvae or la ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Late Decelerations | Late decelerations are one of the precarious decelerations among the three types of fetal heart rate decelerations during labor. They are caused by de ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Laxatives | Constipation is a common diagnosis that requires proper evaluation and appropriate treatment. The approach to a patient with chronic constipation incl ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Leech Bite | Leeches are hermaphroditic parasites of phylum Annelida and class Hirudinea. There are over 600 species of leeches. A minority of these are sanguinivo ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Leopold Maneuvers | The Leopold maneuvers are used to palpate the gravid uterus systematically. This method of abdominal palpation is of low cost, easy to perform, and no ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Leucovorin | Leucovorin is a medication used in the treatment of methotrexate toxicity and chemotherapy regimens. Leucovorin is a folate analog. This activity revi ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Leukocytosis | Leukocytosis has a variety of etiologies with which clinicians of all backgrounds should be familiar. This activity outlines the evaluation of leukocy ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Leuprolide | Leuprolide is a medication used in the management and treatment of prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, precocious puberty, and other sex ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Levothyroxine | Oral levothyroxine is primarily indicated for the treatment of primary, secondary, and tertiary hypothyroidism. Primary hypothyroidism is when the pro ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Lichen Sclerosus | Lichen sclerosus is an uncommon autoimmune condition characterized by skin atrophy and hypopigmentation. It mostly affects the genital skin and occurs ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Lidocaine | Lidocaine is a local anesthetic agent that is commonly used for local and topic anesthesia, but which also has antiarrhythmic and analgesic uses and c ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Liver Disease In Pregnancy | Managing liver disease during pregnancy is quite challenging and requires a multispecialty approach. Physiological and anatomical changes during pregn ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Lobular Breast Carcinoma | Invasive lobular carcinoma is the second most common histologic form of breast cancer, representing 5% to 15% of all invasive breast cancers. It is co ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 17 | Activity Info |
| Local Anesthetic Toxicity | Local anesthetics are commonly used in most medical and dental practices. While adverse effects are rare, the rising prevalence of local anesthetics i ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Losartan | Losartan is FDA approved for the treatment of several medical conditions, which include the following: hypertension, diabetic nephropathy. ARBs are kn ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) | Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs), for example, dalteparin, enoxaparin, among others, are anticoagulants. These drugs are used in the prophylaxis ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Lumbosacral Plexopathy | Lumbosacral plexopathy is a relatively uncommon occurrence that can be difficult to diagnose and manage. When an injury occurs to the lumbosacral plex ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Lymph Node Dissection | Lymph node dissection is a surgical procedure in which the lymph nodes are dissected, and a sample of tissue is checked for the presence of cancer und ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Lymphocytic Hypophysitis | Lymphocytic hypophysitis is a rare, autoimmune condition of the pituitary gland. It causes the pituitary gland to be infiltrated by lymphocytes and ca ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Macrocytosis | Macrocytosis refers to the finding of enlarged red blood cells (RBCs). The measurement of RBC size is reported in the complete blood count (CBC) as me ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Macrosomia | Macrosomia is commonly encountered during obstetric practice. It is associated with a higher likelihood of obstetric as well as neonatal complications ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Magnesium | Magnesium use is indicated for a variety of diseases. This is due to the variety of effects magnesium has within the body. Administration of magnesium ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Magnesium Sulfate | Magnesium sulfate is a medication used to manage and treat multiple clinical conditions and holds several on and off-label uses. This activity outlin ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Magnesium Toxicity | Magnesium toxicity is commonly caused by the overuse of magnesium-containing medication or under-excretion of magnesium by the kidneys. Early recognit ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Major Depressive Disorder | Major depressive disorder (MDD) has been ranked as the third cause of the burden of disease worldwide in 2008 by WHO, which has projected that this di ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Malaria Prophylaxis | Malaria is an infection caused by Plasmodium species endemic to most parts of Africa, South America, East Asia, and parts of Europe and the Middle Eas ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Mammary Paget Disease | Paget's disease of the breast is an uncommon manifestation of underlying breast cancer in postmenopausal female patients. Underlying breast lesion is ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Mammography | Aside from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and represents 14% of all new cancers in the United States. Breast cancer ris ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Mammoscintigraphy | Breast cancer is increasing in incidence and is one of the leading types of cancer. Once thought to be mostly a disease of elderly females, there is a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Marijuana And Maternal, Perinatal, and Neonatal Outcomes | Drug use and drug dependency are major public health problems. Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs among all genders and age groups. This ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Massive Transfusion | Massive transfusion is traditionally defined as transfusion of 10 units of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) within a 24 hour period. The goal of massive ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Mastalgia | Mastalgia refers to a common breast pain that a female suffers from during her lifetime. Approximately two-thirds of women develop this pain during t ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Mastodynia | Mastodynia or breast pain, also called mastalgia can occur both in women and men, but it presents more commonly in women. While most patients do not r ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| May Hegglin Anomaly | May-Hegglin anomaly (MHA) is a rare autosomal dominant disease characterized by neutrophils with abnormal cytoplasmic inclusions, large platelets, and ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| McRobert's Maneuver | A common complication that arises during regular spontaneous vaginal deliveries is shoulder dystocia. Shoulder dystocia occurs when the shoulders of ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Meconium Plug Syndrome | Meconium plug syndrome is a condition that predominantly affects preterm-neonates of low birth weight. It presents with an inability to pass meconium ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Medical Ethics | Familiarity with ethical principles on a basic level is necessary to practice medicine. However, most healthcare providers are unable to explain how o ... Read the Article | 2.25 | 33 | Activity Info |
| Medroxyprogesterone | This article highlights medroxyprogesterone as it is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. This activity discusses the mechanism of action, adve ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Meigs Syndrome | Meigs syndrome is an uncommon presentation, where a benign ovarian tumor present along with ascites and pleural effusion. About 1% of ovarian tumors c ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Melasma | Melasma is a common skin problem caused by brown to gray-brown patches on the face. Most people get it on their cheeks, chin, nose bridge, forehead, a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Melatonin | Synthetic melatonin is a dietary supplement. The FDA does not regulate supplements. Consequently, melatonin is not officially FDA-approved for any ind ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Mendelson Syndrome | In Curtis Lester Mendelson’s original 1946 description of his namesake syndrome, chemical pneumonitis was described in young and healthy obstetrical p ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Meningococcal Vaccine | Meningococcal disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This activity will describe how to deal with this disease as a serious ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Meningomyelocele | Myelomeningocele or open spina bifida is a devastating congenital malformation of the central nervous system associated with significant morbidity. Ti ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Menorrhagia | Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is the name given to describe any deviation from the normal menstrual cycle. The average cycle lasts 29 days with a ra ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Menstrual Related Headache | Menstrual related headaches (MRH) are a common class of headaches that occur in women related to a decline in estrogen during the menstrual cycle. To ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Meralgia Paresthetica | Meralgia paresthetica is a clinical condition that includes pain and dysesthesia in the anterolateral thigh associated with lateral femoral cutaneous ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Metformin | Metformin, FDA-approved in 1994, is an antidiabetic agent used in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metformin comes in both immediate-release and extended-rel ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Methadone | Methadone is a medication used to manage and treat opioid use disorder and as an analgesic in chronic pain. It is a synthetic long-term opioid agonist ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus | Based on the antibiotic susceptibilities, Methicillin resistance in S. aureus is defined as an oxacillin minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of gre ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Methimazole | Methimazole affects the production of thyroid hormone and is useful in treating conditions related to thyroid hormone, especially thyrotoxicosis. Thus ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Methotrexate | Methotrexate (MTX) is an anti-metabolite most commonly used in chemotherapy and immunosuppressant in auto-immune diseases. This activity describes th ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 19 | Activity Info |
| Methyldopa | Methyldopa is a medication used in the management and treatment of hypertension. It is in the centrally acting anti-hypertensive class of drugs. This ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Metoprolol | Metoprolol is FDA-approved to treat angina, heart failure, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation/flutter, and hypertension. Off-label uses includ ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Microcytic Hypochromic Anemia | Microcytic, hypochromic anemia, as the name suggests, is the type of anemia in which the circulating RBCs are smaller than the usual size of RBCs (mic ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Midgut Malrotation | Midgut malrotation is a defect in the normal embryonic rotation of the gut, which causes an abdominal obstruction that presents acutely or with chroni ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Mifepristone | Mifepristone is a synthetic steroid. It is a medication most commonly used for medically induced abortions. Mifepristone can also be used in the manag ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Migraine Headache | Migraine is a genetically influenced complex disorder characterized by episodes of moderate-to-severe headache, most often unilateral and generally as ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity Info |
| Migraine Prophylaxis | Recurrent migraines can be functionally disabling and can impair quality of life. After the treatment of acute migraines, all migraine patients should ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Migraine with Aura | Migraine is one of the common types of headache disorders affecting approximately 12% of the general population. Timely diagnosis is essential to avoi ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Miscarriage | Spontaneous abortion, also known as miscarriage, is defined as the loss of pregnancy less than 20 weeks gestation. The American College of Obstetricia ... Read the Article | 1 | 3 | Activity Info |
| Misoprostol | Misoprostol has four primary effects: cytoprotection of the gastrointestinal mucosa, uterotonic, diarrhea, and abdominal pain (diarrhea and abdominal ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Mitral Valve Prolapse | Mitral valve prolapse (MVP), also known as floppy mitral valve syndrome, systolic click-murmur syndrome, and billowing mitral leaflets, is valvular he ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Mixed Urinary Incontinence | Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. It ranges in its severity and in its impact on patients' quality of life. Symptoms may force ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| MMR Vaccine | The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is a live-attenuated combined vaccine used in the prevention and, in specific patient populations, post-exposu ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Motion Sickness | Motion sickness is a common and complex syndrome that occurs in response to either real or perceived motion. Its presentation can be diverse and may i ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 | Multiple endocrine neoplasia Type 1 (MEN1), also known as Wermer syndrome, is a rare hereditary endocrine tumor syndrome. The most common tumors seen ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Myelomeningocele | Neural tube defects are a spectrum of congenital anomalies that includes cranial defects and open or closed spinal dysraphism. Open spinal dysraphism ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Nabothian Cyst | Nabothian cysts (also called mucinous retention cysts or epithelial cysts) are a common and benign gynecological condition located at the uterine cerv ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Nalbuphine | Nalbuphine is FDA indicated for moderate to severe pain in which an opioid agent is required when other alternative treatments have been insufficient. ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome | Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is a spectrum of clinical manifestations seen in neonates due to withdrawal from intrauterine drug exposure. It is ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Neonatal Evaluation | The initial examination within the first 24 hours of birth is critical in determining newborns' general well-being and identifying any red flags that ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Neonatal HIV | Over 95% of HIV-infected pediatric cases are a result of vertical transmission. Neonatal HIV is the concern for HIV in an infant born to a mother with ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus | Neonatal lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that takes place due to the passive maternal transfer of autoantibodies of Sjogren syndrome auto ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome | Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome is a frequent cause of increased morbidity and mortality in neonates. Understanding the pathophysiology, clinic ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity Info |
| Neonatal Sepsis | Neonatal sepsis refers to an infection involving bloodstream in newborn infants less than 28 days old. It continues to remain a leading cause of morbi ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Neural Tube Disorders | Neural tube defects are the most common severe central nervous system anomalies, only second to cardiovascular abnormalities resulting in congenital m ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 13 | Activity Info |
| Neurapraxia | Neurapraxia is the mildest form of peripheral nerve injury commonly induced by focal demyelination or ischemia. In neurapraxia, the conduction of nerv ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Neurogenic Bladder | The micturition process is usually controlled by the central nervous system, which coordinates the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system acti ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| New Breast Mass | Breast masses are common and are associated with a wide spectrum of disease, from benign physiological adenosis to advanced malignancy. A structured a ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity Info |
| Nipple Areola Reconstruction | Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in women, with surgical treatment being a tenant of its care. Following breast cancer resection, bre ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Nisoldipine | Nisoldipine is a medication used in the management of hypertension. It falls under the class of dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers. This activit ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Nitrofurantoin | Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic medication that is used for the treatment of uncomplicated lower urinary tract infection. It is effective against most ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Nitrous Oxide | Nitrous oxide is an odorless, colorless, non-flammable gas. While nitrous oxide is not flammable, it will support combustion to the same extent as ox ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Nocturia | Nocturia is defined as the need for patients to get up at night on a regular basis to urinate. A period of sleep must precede and follow the urinary e ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Nongonococcal Urethritis | Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU), inflammation of the urethra, is the most common sexually transmitted illness in men. Urethritis can be infectious or ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) | NSAIDs are a class of medications used to treat pain, fever, and other inflammatory processes. This activity describes the indications, mechanism of a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Nutcracker Syndrome | Nutcracker syndrome is a venous compression syndrome involving the left renal vein. It is an uncommon, although possibly underdiagnosed, condition tha ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Obesity | Obesity is the excessive or abnormal accumulation of fat or adipose tissue in the body that may impair health. Obesity has become an epidemic which ha ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 19 | Activity Info |
| Obesity In Pregnancy | Obesity in women is such a common problem that its effects on pregnancy are often overlooked. Maternal obesity has both short and long-term consequenc ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Obstetric Ultrasound | Ultrasound is a noninvasive diagnostic modality that can quickly confirm an intrauterine pregnancy at the bedside, significantly shortening the length ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Ogilvie Syndrome | Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (ACPO), known as Ogilvie syndrome, is a distinct form of colonic dilatation occurring in the absence of underlying me ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Oligohydramnios | Oligohydramnios is a disorder of amniotic fluid resulting in decreased amniotic fluid volume for gestational age. Low amniotic fluid volumes can be th ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Oligomenorrhea | Oligomenorrhea is defined as irregular and inconsistent menstrual blood flow in a woman. Some change in menstrual flow is normal at menarche, postpart ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Omphalocele | Omphalocele is a rare congenital abdominal wall defect with a reported prevalence of 3.38 per 10,000 pregnancies. It is a protrusion of the abdominal ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Oophorectomy | Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of one or both ovaries and can be done laparoscopically unless otherwise indicated. It may be performed for ovari ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Opioid Use Disorder | Opioid use disorder has a significant impact on the quality of life. It is an epidemic in the United States. The persistent use of opioids should be d ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Opioid Withdrawal | Opioid withdrawal syndrome is a life-threatening condition resulting from opioid dependence. Opioids are a group of drugs used to manage severe pain a ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Oral Hypoglycemic Medications | The most effective management of diabetes mellitus demands an interprofessional approach involving both lifestyle modifications with diet and exercise ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Osteogenesis Imperfecta | Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic disorder of connective tissues caused by an abnormality in the synthesis or processing of type I collagen. I ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Osteoporosis In Females | Osteoporosis is commonly encountered in older women with no underlying risk factors. This activity provides an overall basic and specialist knowledge ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Ovarian Cancer | Ovarian cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in women of developed nations. They should be diagnosed early for better chan ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Ovarian Cyst | Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that may be simple or complex. They are common findings that are usually discovered incidentally on physical exami ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Ovarian Torsion | Ovarian torsion is caused by twisting of the ligaments that support the adnexa, cutting off the blood flow to the organ and represents a true surgical ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Ovulation Induction Techniques | Ovulation induction is the response of the ovary to exogenous stimulation by direct or indirect method. Ovulation induction is to alleviate infertilit ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Oxytocin | Oxytocin is indicated and approved by the FDA for two specific time frames in the obstetric world: antepartum and postpartum. In the antepartum period ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Pancrelipase Therapy | Pancrelipase, a combination of lipase, protease, and amylase, has benefited patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. The FDA-approved conditio ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Paramyxovirus | The Paramyxoviridae is a family of single-stranded RNA viruses known to cause different types of infections in vertebrates. Examples of these infecti ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration | Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration, also known as paraneoplastic cerebellar ataxia is one of the most commonly occurring paraneoplastic neurologic ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Parental Consent | Physicians and medical researchers have a moral and legal obligation to obtain informed consent. Informed consent must include the patient being compe ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Parvoviruses | Parvovirus B19 is a virus that only infects humans. It is known to cause fifth disease, also known as erythema infectiosum or slapped cheek syndrome, ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Patau Syndrome | Patau syndrome, also called trisomy 13, is a clinical syndrome that occurs when all or some cells of the body contain an extra copy of chromosome 13. ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Patent Ductus Arteriosus | The ductus arteriosus is a fetal vessel that allows the oxygenated blood from the placenta to bypass the fetal lungs in utero. At birth, a newborn inh ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 24 | Activity Info |
| Patient Controlled Analgesia | Patient-controlled analgesia is used to treat acute, chronic, postoperative, and labor pain. A variety of medications can be used for patient-controll ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Pediatric Hearing Loss | Pediatric hearing loss is a broad category that covers a wide range of pathologies. Early detection and prompt management are essential, as the develo ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Pediatric Preoperative Management | The preoperative management of anesthesia in children differs from that in adults. These differences include employing cognitive and age-appropriate l ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Pelvic Congestion Syndrome | Pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) is a common cause of chronic pelvic pain in women of reproductive age. Pain that is intermittent or constant lasting ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Pelvic Exenteration | Pelvic exenteration is performed as a palliative or curative option for patients with recurrent or locally invasive pelvic cancer. Pelvic exenteration ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Pelvic Floor Dysfunction | Pelvic floor dysfunction involves the abnormal activity or function of the pelvic floor musculature. This activity reviews the anatomy of the pelvic f ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is defined as an inflammation of the upper genital tract due to an infection in women. The disease affects the uteru ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 19 | Activity Info |
| Pelvic Organ Prolapse | Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a gynecological condition in which the pelvic organs herniate into the vagina due to ligament or muscular weakness. POP ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Pelvic Ring Injuries | The pelvic ring is made of the sacrum and two innominate bones, each containing an ilium, ischium, and pubis. There is no inherent stability to the bo ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Pelvic Ultrasound | The ultrasound is a critical modality for the evaluation of the contents of the female pelvis. It allows ready and portable imaging of the uterus, ova ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Pemphigoid Gestationis | Pemphigoid gestationis, formerly known as herpes gestationis, is a rare autoimmune sub-epidermal bullous dermatosis of pregnancy that shares some clin ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Perimortem Cesarean | The perimortem cesarean section, as described in its name, is the surgical delivery of the fetus, performed during or near the time of death of the mo ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Perimortem Cesarean Delivery | Delivery by Cesarean section dates to 800 BCE. Unfortunately, at the time, the procedure was only done on a deceased or dying pregnant patient. It was ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Perinatal Drug Abuse And Neonatal Drug Withdrawal | Drug abuse and addiction have significantly increased over the last few decades; specifically, opioid abuse and dependence have increased to epidemic ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Perineal Lacerations | Lacerations occur frequently in childbirth and can involve the perineum, labia, vagina and cervix. Most lacerations will heal without long term compli ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Perioperative Acute Kidney Injury | Perioperative acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common yet under-recognized problem that increases mortality, morbidity, and increases the cost of hospit ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Peripartum Cardiomyopathy | Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare cause of cardiomyopathy that occurs during late pregnancy or in the early postpartum period. It is characte ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Peripheral Edema | Peripheral edema is a very common finding in daily medical practice both in outpatient and inpatient settings. It can vary from benign condition to se ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Peritoneal Cancer | Peritoneal cancer is the invasion of the serous membrane lining the peritoneal cavity by malignant cells. The malignant cells originate de novo in the ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Pharmacologic Therapy For Obesity | Obesity is a metabolic disease represented by excessive adipose tissue. Its classification is based on the body mass index (BMI), which is a relations ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Phenylketonuria | Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inborn error of metabolism (IEM) most often caused by missense mutations in the gene encoding phenylalanine hydroxylase (P ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity Info |
| Phenytoin | Phenytoin is a medication used in the management and treatment of epilepsy, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, complex partial seizures, and status ep ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 21 | Activity Info |
| Phocomelia | Phocomelia is a rare congenital anomaly where the proximal aspect of an extremity is absent with the hand or foot attached directly to the trunk. This ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Pica | The American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) defines pica as eating non-nutriti ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Pierre Robin Syndrome | Pierre Robin sequence is a constellation of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and upper airway obstruction. It is a clinical diagnosis that can range in sev ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Pituitary Adenoma | Pituitary adenomas are tumors of the anterior pituitary. Most pituitary tumors are slow-growing and benign. They are classified based on size or cell ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Placenta Abnormalities | The placenta attaches to the uterine wall and allows metabolic exchange between the fetus and the mother. The placenta has both embryonic and maternal ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Placenta Accreta | Placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) disorders are considered to be iatrogenic conditions. They are more common in women with previous cesarean deliveries. ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Placenta Previa | Placenta previa is the complete or partial covering of the internal os of the cervix with the placenta. It is a major risk factor for postpartum hemor ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Placental Abruption | Placental abruption is the early separation of the placenta from the lining of the uterus before the completion of the second stage of labor. It is on ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Placental Insufficiency | Placental insufficiency is a condition whereby there is a failure of placental vascular remodeling, leading to a failure of placentation resulting in ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Pneumomediastinum | Pneumomediastinum is defined as air present in the mediastinum and less frequently referred to as mediastinal emphysema. Pneumomediastinum develops wh ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Polio Vaccine | Poliomyelitis is a vaccine-preventable disease caused by the poliovirus. This virus is highly infectious, spreading from person to person mainly thro ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Polycystic Ovarian Disease | Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in females of reproductive age. It is characterized by two or more of the foll ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 18 | Activity Info |
| Polyhydramnios | Polyhydramnios is an increase in amniotic fluid in pregnancy associated with increased maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. The severity of ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Postcoital Contraception | Emergency contraception (EC), otherwise known as postcoital contraception, is the intervention that allows women to avoid unintended pregnancy after u ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Postdural Puncture Headache | Postdural puncture headache is a potential complication of a lumbar puncture, with symptoms caused by traction on pain-sensitive structures from low c ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Postmenopausal Bleeding | Postmenopausal bleeding is a common complaint with a broad differential, which includes both benign and malignant conditions. This activity describes ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Postmenopausal Syndrome | Menopause is a significant event that all women experience in their lifetime. This brings in significant physiological changes and symptoms that are f ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Postoperative Fever | Postoperative fever is defined as a temperature higher than 38 C (or greater than 100.4 F) on two consecutive postoperative days or higher than 39 C ( ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Postoperative Nausea | Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common occurrence following anesthesia and leads to patient dissatisfaction and discomfort. In certain s ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Postoperative Pain Control | Postoperative pain is experienced by the vast majority of patients who undergo surgical procedures. Control of postoperative pain plays an essential r ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Postoperative Wound Infection | Postoperative wound infection is a common problem. The process of wound infection is complex and involves an interplay between several biological path ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Postpartum Blues | Postpartum “blues” is defined as low mood and mild depressive symptoms that are transient and self-limited and are extremely common in the perinatal p ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Postpartum Cardiomyopathy | Postpartum cardiomyopathy, also known as peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM), is defined as new onset heart failure between the last month of pregnancy a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Postpartum Care Of The New Mother | The postpartum period begins soon after the delivery of the baby and usually lasts six to eight weeks and ends when the mother’s body has nearly retur ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Postpartum Depression | Around one in seven women can develop postpartum depression (PPD). While women experiencing baby blues tend to recover quickly, PPD tends to last long ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Postpartum Headache | Headaches are a frequent presenting complaint that disproportionally affects women of childbearing age. The incidence of headaches increases in the pu ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Postpartum Infection | Postpartum infections account for a significant, and often preventable, portion of the global healthcare burden. Puerperal sepsis is one of the top fi ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Postpartum Psychosis | Postpartum psychosis is an acute illness of multifactorial origin and is considered a psychiatric emergency. In this activity, the common presentation ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Postpartum Pubic Symphysis Diastasis | Pubic symphysis diastasis (PSD) following childbirth via vaginal delivery is a rare but debilitating condition. Widening of the cartilaginous joint du ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Postpartum Thyroiditis | Postpartum thyroiditis is rather a common problem during the postpartum period. Postpartum thyroiditis has found in approximately 5% of mothers in the ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Potassium | Potassium is an essential mineral constituent of the human body and is the chief cation found within the intracellular fluid of all cells. The chief i ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Potter Syndrome | Potter syndrome is a fatal congenital disorder characterized by the changes in physical appearances of neonate due to oligohydramnios caused by renal ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Preconception Counseling | Preconception counseling is defined as health education and promotion. The goal of preconception care is health education and promotion, risk assessme ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Preeclampsia | Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disease that occurs during pregnancy. This disease encompasses 2% to 8% of pregnancy-related complications, greater tha ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 21 | Activity Info |
| Pregnancy | Globally, there are more than 200 million pregnancies each year. Of these pregnancies, more than 40% are unintended. Unintended does not imply unwante ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 22 | Activity Info |
| Pregnancy And Viral Hepatitis | The common cause of jaundice in pregnancy is acute viral hepatitis. Hepatitis could be caused by diseases distinctively associated with pregnancy and ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Pregnancy Dating | The most important step in the initial evaluation of any pregnant patient is establishing an accurate delivery date (due date). Accurate knowledge of ... Read the Article | 1 | 2 | Activity Info |
| Pregnancy Intrahepatic Cholestasis | Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is the most common liver disorder in pregnancy and is associated with an increased risk of adverse obstetr ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 13 | Activity Info |
| Pregnancy Medications | The treatment of common medical conditions during pregnancy frequently becomes complicated due to the potential effects that medications can have on f ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Pregnancy Trauma | Trauma in pregnancy can ranges from mild, for example trauma associated with a single fall from standing height or hitting the abdomen on an object su ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Pregnancy Ultrasound Evaluation | The use of ultrasound in pregnancy is vast and has become the standard of care during pregnancy. This activity describes different applications of ult ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Premalignant Lesions Of The Endometrium | Premalignant lesions of the endometrium are a characteristic sequence of atypical endometrial hyperplasia or intraepithelial neoplasia that may give r ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Premature Rupture Of Membranes | Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is the rupture of gestational membranes prior to the onset of labor. When membrane rupture occurs before 37 wee ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Premenstrual Syndrome | This activity is a review of the existing literature on premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It summarizes the management of PMS by outlining the importance o ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Prenatal Non-stress Test | Prenatal non-stress test, popularly known as NST, is a method used to test fetal wellbeing before the onset of labor. A prenatal non-stress test funct ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Prenatal Screening | Historically, pregnancy was a very tenuous part of a woman's life because of the high mortality rate associated with gestation. In the early 1900s, ma ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Preoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis | Preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis is administering antibiotics before performing surgery to help decrease the risk of postoperative infections. The ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Preterm Labor | Preterm labor is labor occurring between after 20 and before 37 weeks gestation. Preterm labors are subcategorized as early or late preterm. Early pre ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity Info |
| Primary Amenorrhea | Primary amenorrhea is defined as the failure to reach menarche. Evaluation should be undertaken if there are no secondary sex characteristics by 13 y ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Primidone | Primidone is an aromatic anticonvulsant used to treat complex, partial, and generalized seizures. This activity reviews the indications, contraindicat ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Progestin | Progestins, or progestogens, are a class of synthetic hormone drugs that mimic progesterone's endogenous hormone. These drugs each act on the progeste ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Prolactinoma | Prolactin-secreting tumors of the pituitary gland, also known as prolactinomas, are the most common secretory tumors of the pituitary gland, accountin ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 16 | Activity Info |
| Promethazine | Promethazine is a medication used to manage and treat allergic conditions, nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, and sedation. It also has off-label u ... Read the Article | 1 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Propylthiouracil (PTU) | Propylthiouracil is an anti-thyroid drug used in the management of Graves disease and hyperthyroidism. This activity will highlight the mechanism of a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Prostaglandin E2 (Dinoprostone) | Prostaglandin E2 is an FDA-approved medication used both for the evacuation of uterine contents and labor induction. It is in the prostaglandin class ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Prostaglandins | Prostaglandins are a group of endogenously produced compounds that play essential roles in regulating human physiology. Synthetically derived prostagl ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Protein S Deficiency | Protein S deficiency is a rare but serious condition that can be congenital or acquired. Patients with this condition have a higher propensity to deve ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Pruritic Urticarial Papules And Plaques Of Pregnancy | Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP), also known as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy (PEP) is the most common gestational der ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Pruritus Gravidarum | Pruritus is a common symptom in pregnancy. The causes of pruritus can be unrelated or specific to pregnancy. Pruritus specific to pregnancy must be ad ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Pseudomyxoma Peritonei | Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare clinical entity characterized by diffuse intra-abdominal gelatinous ascites with mucinous implants on peritonea ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Pubovaginal Sling | Stress urinary incontinence affects up to 50% of females worldwide. Pubovaginal sling placement is performed in women with stress urinary incontinence ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Pudendal Nerve Block | A pudendal nerve block is a method utilized to diagnose and treat pudendal neuralgia. The pudendal nerve block is also commonly used as a regional ane ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Pudendal Nerve Entrapment Syndrome | Pudendal neuralgia caused by pudendal nerve entrapment is chronic, severely disabling, neuropathic pain in the distribution of the pudendal nerve in b ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Pudendal Neuralgia | Pudendal neuralgia (PN) is a chronic pelvic pain syndrome that originates from damage or irritation to the pudendal nerve. Few providers examine speci ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (AVMs) | Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare clinical problem in which abnormal communications develop between a pulmonary artery and a pulmon ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Pulmonary Atresia With Ventricular Septal Defect | Pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect is a rare congenital anomaly with poor prognostic outcomes. It is a serious anomaly affecting the dev ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Pulmonic Stenosis | Pulmonic stenosis is a typically benign condition in most patients. While generally non-life-threatening after the neonatal period, complications and ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Quinidine | Quinidine is one of the oldest known antiarrhythmics; an interprofessional approach is necessary when using this drug, including specialties such as c ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Radiation Effects On The Fetus | Cancer management during ongoing pregnancy poses a clinical challenge in itself, especially when administering radiotherapy; if indicated, it can seve ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Radiation Therapy For Early Stage Breast Cancer | Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women worldwide. In the United States, it is the most common cancer (excluding skin cancer) a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Reactive Arthritis | Reactive arthritis (ReA) is inflammatory arthritis that manifests several days to weeks after a gastrointestinal or genitourinary infection. It is als ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 16 | Activity Info |
| Rectocele | Rectoceles are a type of pelvic organ prolapse where the rectal tissue herniates through a defect in the rectovaginal septum into the vaginal lumen. T ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Rectus Sheath Hematoma | Rectus sheath hematoma is a relatively uncommon entity that is most often associated with abdominal wall trauma or anticoagulation. Although it is a w ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Recurrent Pregnancy Loss | The definition of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) in the United States is two or more consecutive failed clinical pregnancies documented by ultrasound ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections | Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common cause of morbidity, especially in young women. However, with appropriate care, they can be easi ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Regional Anesthetic Blocks | A regional block is a specific anesthetic technique that inhibits nerve transmission to avoid or relieve pain. This activity reviews the indications, ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 17 | Activity Info |
| Renal Extracorporeal Lithotripsy | Renal extracorporeal lithotripsy is a procedure that utilizes shockwaves to fragment kidney stones that can then pass through the urinary tract and be ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors | Reverse transcriptase inhibitors are medications used in the management and treatment of HIV. It is in the antiretroviral class of drugs. This activit ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndromes | Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is a medical condition in which there is multifocal arterial constriction and dilation in the cer ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Rh Incompatibility | Rhesus (Rh) incompatibility refers to the discordant pairing of maternal and fetal Rh type. It is associated with the development of maternal Rh sensi ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Rh-Hemolytic Disease | Rh-hemolytic disease develops due to the conception of an Rh-negative female with an Rh-positive fetus and can cause a broad range of symptoms in the ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Rhinitis Medicamentosa | Rhinitis medicamentosa (RM), also known as; rebound congestion is inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by the overuse of topical nasal decongestant ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Rho(D) Immune Globulin | Rho(D) immune globulin (RhIG) is a medication used to manage and treat Rh-negative pregnancies and immune thrombocytopenic purpura. It is in the immun ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Rosacea | Rosacea is a common chronic inflammatory disease that presents with recurrent flushing, erythema, telangiectasia, papules, or pustules on nose, chin, ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Rubella | Rubella is a mild viral disease that typically occurs in children and non-immune young adults. In pregnant women, rubella infection can produce a cons ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Rubella Vaccine | The rubella vaccine is a vaccine that aims to prevent rubella. Rubella, also known as German measles, is an acute, self-limiting, contagious viral inf ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Rubeola (Measles) | This activity reviews the epidemiology and pathophysiology of measles to further understand its epidemiological situation. This will hopefully lead to ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 13 | Activity Info |
| Sacroiliac Joint Pain | The sacroiliac (SI) joint lies between the sacrum and the ilium bones of the pelvis. There are two joints, one on each side of the sacrum. The joint s ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Saddle Anesthetic Block | Saddle block anesthesia is the mainstay method of anesthesia for numerous surgical procedures. It is the desired procedure owing to its simplicity and ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Safe And Effective Administration Of Vaccines And Epinephrine Autoinjection | Safe and effective administration of vaccines and epinephrine autoinjection is performed on various populations to reduce rates of varying life-threat ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Salpingitis Isthmica Nodosa | Salpingitis isthmica nodosa (SIN) occasionally referred to as diverticulosis of the fallopian tube is a common finding in patients investigated for ec ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Schizencephaly | Schizencephaly is a rare congenital neuronal migration disorder characterized by cleft lined by the heterotopic gray matter, which connects the surfac ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Scopolamine | Scopolamine is a medication used to manage and treat postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and motion sickness. It is in the anticholinergic class ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Secondary Amenorrhea | Secondary amenorrhea occurs when a patient who has passed menarche goes six months or longer without menses. While some sources only require three mon ... Read the Article | 1 | 3 | Activity Info |
| Seizure Medications | The mainstay treatment strategy for seizures is medication management. However, much like the prescription of any other pharmaceutical agent, a clinic ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 15 | Activity Info |
| Sellick Maneuver | Cricoid pressure is a technique that has become part of rapid sequence intubation to prevent aspiration of gastric contents. The technique has limited ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Septic Thrombophlebitis | Suppurative (septic) thrombophlebitis describes thrombosis in a vein that occurs in the setting of inflammation and infection. This condition is chara ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Sevoflurane | Sevoflurane is a halogenated inhalational anesthetic that is FDA approved for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia in adults and pediat ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Sexual Assault Clothing Collection and Documentation | Medical management should be the first and top priority in caring for sexual assault victims. After the patient is clinically stable, proper assault p ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Sexual Assault Evidence Collection | Sexual assault evidence collection is the process of collecting specimens and documenting injuries of sexual assault victims to be used in the court o ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Sexual Assault Infectious Disease Prophylaxis | Patients presenting for medical treatment after a sexual assault may be concerned about the possibility of acquiring an infectious disease. For many t ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Sexually Transmitted Infections | Sexually transmitted infections are disease processes from close physical contact between males and females by transmission through sexual contact. Se ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Sheehan Syndrome | Sheehan syndrome which is also called post-partum pituitary necrosis refers to the necrosis of cells of the anterior pituitary gland following signifi ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Shoulder Dystocia | Shoulder dystocia is a complication of vaginal delivery in which the baby's shoulder gets caught above the mother's pubic bone. It is characterized by ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Sickle Cell Crisis | Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders affecting about 1 in 500 African American children and 1 in 36,000 Hispanic ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Small for Gestational Age | Small for gestational age (SGA) is defined as a birth weight of less than 10th percentile for gestational age. The burden of fetal growth-restricted ( ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Smoking | Tobacco smoking is a practice of burning tobacco with the smoke inhaled to be tasted and absorbed into the bloodstream. Around 23 percent of the world ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Somatic Syndrome Disorders | According to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V), somatic symptom disorder (SSD) involves one or mo ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Sonography 1st Trimester Assessment, Protocols, And Interpretation | First-trimester ultrasonography is a commonly performed exam by an obstetrician or healthcare provider within the first 14 weeks post-conception. It m ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Sonography 2nd Trimester Assessment, Protocols, And Interpretation | The mid-trimester ultrasound (also known as the second-trimester anatomy scan or the anomaly scan) is a routine examination in many countries that's a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Sonography 3rd Trimester And Placenta Assessment, Protocols, And Interpretation | During the third trimester of pregnancy, ultrasound is commonly performed in patients that present both asymptomatically or with symptoms. There are c ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Sonography Assessment Of Gestational Age | Assessment of gestational age with sonography is a critical element of evaluating a pregnant woman in any healthcare setting. Providers caring for pr ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity Info |
| Sonography Evaluation Of Amniotic Fluid | Amniotic fluid is produced and processed largely by the fetus. Two main methods are used to communicate amniotic fluid levels: the amniotic fluid ind ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Spina Bifida | Spina Bifida is a generalized term for the neurologic condition resulting from the failure of neural tube closure of varying degrees during fetal deve ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Spinal Anesthesia | The development of regional anesthesia started with the isolation of local anesthetics, the first being cocaine (the only naturally occurring local an ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Spinal Cord Compression | Spinal cord compression can result from a myriad of both atraumatic and traumatic causes. The spinal column is vulnerable to a variety of compressive ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Spontaneous Abortion | Spontaneous abortion is the loss of pregnancy naturally before twenty weeks of gestation. There are several different types of spontaneous abortion. D ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Stages of Labor | Labor is a process that subdivides into three stages. The first stage starts when labor begins and ends with full cervical dilation and effacement. Th ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity Info |
| Stevens Johnson Syndrome | Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are acute, rare, and potentially fatal skin reactions involving loss of skin and, in some case ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 18 | Activity Info |
| Strangulation Injuries | Strangulation injuries occur when external forces are applied to the neck leading to a variety of traumatic pathology. If the injury is severe enough ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Streptococcal Pharyngitis | Group A streptococcus is a Gram-positive, non-motile bacteria that is the most common etiology for acute pharyngitis accounting for 5 to 15 percent of ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Streptococcus Group B | Group B Streptococcus (GBS) commonly appears in up to 35% of healthy women's reproductive or gastrointestinal tracts. Pregnant women colonized with GB ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Stress Incontinence | Stress urinary incontinence is the sudden, involuntary loss of urine secondary to increased intraabdominal pressure that is affecting the patient’s qu ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 15 | Activity Info |
| Stretch Marks | Striae, or stretch marks, are indented streaks that often affect the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, back, breasts, axillae and groin. They are divided int ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Stroke Prevention | There is a significant overlap between the risk factors accounting for cardiovascular events and cerebrovascular events. The INTERHEART study looked a ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Subchorionic Hemorrhage | Subchorionic hemorrhage is bleeding beneath the chorion membranes that enclose the embryo in the uterus. It is thought to occur due to partial detachm ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Substance Use In Pregnancy | Substance use disorder (SUD) in pregnancy is a growing concern in the United States. Patients with substance use disorders in the peripartum period fa ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Sucralfate | Sucralfate is a medication used to treat duodenal ulcers, epithelial wounds, chemotherapy-induced mucositis, radiation proctitis, ulcers in Behcet dis ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Superficial Thrombophlebitis | Superficial thrombophlebitis, increasingly known as superficial venous thrombosis, is no longer considered a benign entity. It is often associated wit ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Surfactant | Pulmonary surfactant is a lipoprotein complex that lines the alveoli and decreases the surface tension to prevent lung atelectasis. Surfactant deficie ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Surgical Access Incisions | A well-planned surgical incision is one of the most crucial steps in any surgical procedure. It is always essential to determine the proper location o ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion | Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone ADH release (SIADH) is a condition defined by the unsuppressed release of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) fr ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity Info |
| Syphilis | Syphilis is a systemic, bacterial infection caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. Due to its many protean clinical manifestations, it has been ... Read the Article | 2.75 | 45 | Activity Info |
| Syphilis Ocular Manifestations | Syphilis is caused by infection by the spirochete, Treponema pallidum. Ocular manifestations can occur at any stage of the disease with varied clinica ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Systemic Lupus Erythematosus | Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease with multisystem involvement and is associated with significant morbidity and mort ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Systemic Sclerosis | Scleroderma is a rare connective tissue disorder with unknown and complex pathogenesis. Scleroderma can be divided into two forms, localized scleroder ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Tetanus Prophylaxis | This activity reviews and outlines the role of tetanus prophylaxis. It will outline the basics of immunization and prophylaxis and will discuss types ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Therapeutic Exercise | This activity outlines the modalities, underpinnings, anatomy, and physiology of exercise as a tool for treating various illnesses such as musculoskel ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Threatened Abortion | A threatened abortion is vaginal bleeding during pregnancy that does not meet diagnostic criteria for spontaneous abortion. In a threatened abortion, ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Thrombocytopenia in Pregnancy | Thrombocytopenia, defined as a platelet count of under 150 x 10^9/L, is the second most common hematological abnormality in pregnancy. This CME activi ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Thyroid Disease And Pregnancy | Thyroid disease is the second most common endocrine disorder after diabetes in pregnancy. Thyroid disease poses a substantial challenge on the physiol ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Thyroiditis | This activity reviews the different types of thyroiditis, their presentation, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment and highlights the role of the inter ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Thyrotoxicosis | Thyrotoxicosis is the clinical state associated with excess thyroid hormone activity, usually due to inappropriately high-circulating thyroid hormones ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Tocolysis | Tocolysis is an obstetrical procedure to prolong gestation in patients, some of which are experiencing preterm labor. This is achieved through various ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Tolterodine | Tolterodine is a medication used in the management and treatment of overactive bladder. It is in the antimuscarinic class of medications. This activit ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Topiramate | Topiramate is a medication used in the management and treatment of epilepsy and migraine. It is in the second-generation anti-epileptic drugs class of ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 12 | Activity Info |
| Topiramate And Phentermine | Phentermine and extended-release (ER) topiramate have been used separately in a variety of ways. Phentermine was first introduced in 1959 as part of a ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| TORCH Complex | The term TORCH complex or TORCHes infection includes toxoplasmosis, others (syphilis, hepatitis B), rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex. These ar ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Toxoplasmosis | Toxoplasmosis is caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, an obligate intracellular protozoan. Although many people are infected worldwide, the disea ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 15 | Activity Info |
| Tretinoin | Tretinoin is a valuable medication in the treatment of mild, moderate, and severe acne that can be used topically or systemically. Tretinoin also used ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Trichomoniasis | Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan responsible for trichomoniasis, one of the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 19 | Activity Info |
| Tubal Ligation | Tubal ligation is the most common method of contraception worldwide. While the indication, desire for permanent sterilization, is clear, the ethics su ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Tuberculosis | Tuberculosis (TB) is a human disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly affects the lungs, making pulmonary disease the most common prese ... Read the Article | 2 | 28 | Activity Info |
| Turner Syndrome | Turner syndrome, also referred to as congenital ovarian hypoplasia syndrome is the most common sex chromosomal abnormality found in females. It result ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 19 | Activity Info |
| Twin Births | Twin births account for approximately 3 percent of live births in the United States. Barring pregnancies that result from assisted reproductive techno ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome | Twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a potential complication of monochorionic twin or higher gestations. There are numerous possible outcomes of ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Typhoid Vaccine | There are two United States-licensed vaccines available for Salmonella typhi, an oral attenuated live virus, and an injectable polysaccharide vaccine. ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Umbilical Cord Prolapse | Umbilical cord prolapse is when the umbilical cord exits the cervical os before the fetal presenting part. Compression of the cord results in vasocons ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 18 | Activity Info |
| Unconjugated Hyperbilirubinemia | Unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia is a condition defined as elevated serum or plasma bilirubin (unconjugated) levels above the reference range of the la ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Understanding and Application of CDC Immunization Guidelines | Immunization is the most effective and safe public health intervention in reducing the incidence, prevalence, morbidity, and mortality of various infe ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Universal Precautions | Universal precautions were introduced by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 1985, mostly in response to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) e ... Read the Article | 1 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome | Upper airway resistance syndrome, commonly known as UARS, is a disorder included with many others that encompass an umbrella of conditions characteriz ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Ureteral Injury | Overall, a ureteral injury is rare. The most common cause is iatrogenic trauma during open surgery, laparoscopic, or endoscopic procedures. Penetratin ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Urge Incontinence | Urge incontinence is a type of urinary incontinence in adults, which involves sudden compelling urges to void and results in involuntary leakage of ur ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Urinary Tract Infection | Forty percent of women in the United States will develop a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in her lifetime, making this one of the most co ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 17 | Activity Info |
| Urinary Tract Infection In Pregnancy | Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are frequently encountered in pregnant women. Pyelonephritis is the most common serious medical condition seen in preg ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Uterine Atony | Uterine atony is a principal cause of postpartum hemorrhage, an obstetric emergency. Globally, it is one of the top 5 causes of maternal mortality. Ut ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Uterine Fibroid Embolization | This activity reviews the minimally invasive medical therapy known as uterine artery embolization (UAE). It discusses which patients may or may not b ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Uterine Inversion | Uterine inversion is one of the most serious complications of childbirth. It refers to the collapse of the fundus into the uterine cavity. Although it ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Uterine Leiomyomata | Uterine leiomyomata or fibroids are an extremely common benign neoplasm in women of reproductive age. Although they are benign, they can have a signif ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 18 | Activity Info |
| Uterine Rupture | A uterine rupture is a complete division of all three layers of the uterus. Most uterine ruptures occur when the uterus is gravid in the setting of a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Vaccine (Vaccination) | Immunization successfully uses immunotherapy to treat many infectious diseases by stimulating the immune system to produce specific antibodies or spec ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity Info |
| Vacuum Extraction | Operative vaginal delivery is used to expedite vaginal delivery for either maternal or fetal indication. Options for operative delivery include both v ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Vaginal Atrophy | Vaginal atrophy is thinning of the vaginal epithelium and decreased cervical secretions most closely related to changes in estrogen levels. It is a co ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery | Vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) describes a vaginal delivery in a women who has given birth via cesarean section in a former pregnancy. Pa ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Vaginal Bleeding | Vaginal bleeding is a common complaint with a broad differential diagnosis. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of vaginal bleeding an ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Vaginal Cancer | Vaginal cancer is an uncommon gynecologic malignancy. The diagnosis of primary vaginal cancer is rare because most of these lesions will be metastatic ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Vaginal Candidiasis | Vulvovaginitis, or inflammation of the vulva and vagina, most commonly occurs in reproductive-aged women and is usually secondary to infection. Candid ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
| Vaginal Delivery | Vaginal delivery is safest for the fetus and for the mother when the newborn is full-term at the gestational age of 37 to 42 weeks. Vaginal delivery i ... Read the Article | 2.25 | 31 | Activity Info |
| Vaginal Foreign Body Evaluation and Treatment | Vaginal foreign bodies present in female patients of all ages and a wide range of healthcare settings, including the emergency department, primary car ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Vaginal Hysterectomy | Hysterectomy is the most common nonobstetric surgical procedure among women. As such, it is imperative to continue evaluating trends in the performanc ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Valproic Acid | Valproic acid is an anticonvulsive and mood stabilizer medication. It is extensively used in the adult population to treat convulsions, migraines, and ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Vanishing Twin Syndrome | When one of the twins or multiple embryos dies in utero, disappear or get resorbed partially or entirely, with an outcome of a spontaneous reduction o ... Read the Article | 1 | 2 | Activity Info |
| Varenicline | Smoking is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the human population and is one of the most modifiable risk factors towards preventing human ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Variable Decelerations | Electronic fetal monitoring is widely utilized intrapartum to assess fetal status, to prevent adverse neonatal outcomes such as fetal asphyxia or cere ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine | Varicella-zoster virus (chickenpox) is an acute febrile rash illness that was very common in children in the United States before the universal vaccin ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity Info |
| Varicella Zoster | Chickenpox or varicella is a contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The virus is responsible for chickenpox (usually primary i ... Read the Article | 2 | 27 | Activity Info |
| Vasodilators | Vasodilators are useful in the management of hypertension, angina, heart failure, myocardial infarction, and more. This activity reviews the indicatio ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Vasomotor Rhinitis | Vasomotor rhinitis affects millions of Americans and costs billions of dollars annually in healthcare costs. Vasomotor rhinitis is the most common for ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis | Venezuelan equine encephalitis (VEE) is a mosquito-borne disease endemic in regions of Central and South America that causes sporadic outbreaks of equ ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Ventricular Septal Defect | Ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are the most common congenital cardiac anomaly in children and the second most common congenital abnormality in adul ... Read the Article | 1.5 | 14 | Activity Info |
| Violent Patients | Violence in healthcare is a worldwide and critical issue. In 2017, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported that healthcare workers are five times ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Viral Pneumonia | The increasing role of viral pathogens in pneumonia and the increased recognition of bacterial and viral coinfections in patients with pneumonia neces ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 7 | Activity Info |
| Vitamin A Deficiency | Vitamin A is a lipid-soluble compound with several biologic actions to aid in vision and cellular differentiation. The prevalence of vitamin A deficie ... Read the Article | 1.75 | 21 | Activity Info |
| Vitamin A Toxicity | Vitamin A toxicity can due to either topical or oral vitamin A administration. Oral vitamin A toxicity can be acute, due to the ingestion of a large a ... Read the Article | 1 | 6 | Activity Info |
| Vitamin K Deficiency | Vitamin K refers to a group of fat-soluble compounds involved in coagulation, bone development, and cardiovascular health. Vitamin K deficiency can co ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 13 | Activity Info |
| Vulvar Hematoma | Vulvar hematoma is a rare but potentially fatal condition if left undiagnosed and untreated. Hence, prompt recognition of this condition is important. ... Read the Article | 1 | 4 | Activity Info |
| Vulvodynia | Vulvodynia is a vulvar pain of at least three months' duration without a clear identifiable cause. It is a diagnosis of exclusion and is considered an ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Wernicke Encephalopathy | Wernicke encephalopathy is an acute neurological condition characterized by a clinical triad of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and confusion. This disease i ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 11 | Activity Info |
| Wound Irrigation | Wounds and lacerations are common complaints. Each year in the United States, roughly 12.2 million patients are seen in emergency departments for woun ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| X-Linked Ichthyosis | X-linked ichthyosis (XLI), known as steroid sulfatase (STS) deficiency and X-linked recessive ichthyosis, is a genetic skin disorder recognized in 196 ... Read the Article | 1 | 5 | Activity Info |
| Yolk Sac Tumors | Yolk sac tumors (also known as endodermal sinus tumors) are malignant primitive germ cell tumors; they are histologically similar to the mesenchyma of ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 8 | Activity Info |
| Zidovudine | Zidovudine is a medication used in the management and treatment of HIV-1. It is in the nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor class of medications ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 9 | Activity Info |
| Zika Virus | Zika virus is a single-stranded RNA virus of the family and the genus Flavivirus. In the majority of people, infection by the Zika virus is mild and s ... Read the Article | 1.25 | 10 | Activity Info |
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