Abdominal Radiology Conferences

  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (known primarily as ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. While the symptoms can vary according to age, culture, and gender, ADHD is known to manifest as one of three subtypes: Predominantly inattentive Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive Combined type   Common traits of ADHD include difficulty focusing on unfavorable tasks, hyperfocusing on desirable tasks, executive dysfunction, brain fog, and emotional dysregulation. While we do not yet know the exact cause of ADHD, it has a heritability rate of over 70%, with children 3–4 times more likely to develop the disorder if an immediate family member has it. The majority of ADHD research has been conducted on children, making it difficult to define the precise impact the condition has on adults. Diagnosis usually occurs alongside the onset of its characteristic behavioral problems, which is commonly between the ages of 6 and 12. Boys are diagnosed approximat

  Stroke is the primary cause of death and long-term disability in adults worldwide. It occurs as a result of the brain being deprived of oxygen and nutrients due to an interruption in blood flow—such as a blood vessel rupture or clot. When this happens, brain cells can be damaged or even killed, leading to permanent brain damage.   Main Causes Hypertension Smoking (or vaping) nicotine products Drinking alcohol in excess Abusing drugs, such as cocaine or heroin High cholesterol Physical inactivity Obesity Pre-existing heart problems, including: coronary artery disease, irregular heartbeat (including atrial fibrillation), and/or heart valve issues Diabetes Previous history of stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA, or “mini-stroke”)   Signs and Symptoms Numbness/weakness in the face, arm, or leg (usually affecting one side of the body) Confusion, trouble speaking, and/or difficulty understanding speech Vision problems in one or both eyes Difficult walking, dizziness, loss of balance

  You may have heard “bipolar” used to describe someone who has frequent mood swings. However, this informal use of the term does not accurately encompass the full disorder.  Bipolar disorder  is a serious mental disorder. It is characterized by dramatic mood swings that include extreme lows and extreme highs. These shifts are not instantaneous, and each episode can last for days or even weeks. Though bipolar is more common in adults, studies show that nearly 3% of teenagers have bipolar disorder. Of that group, over 90% report having symptoms of bipolar disorder that are serious enough to disrupt their everyday lives. Terminology: Mania —  “Mania” and “hypomania” are terms used to describe periods of elevated mood and overactive behavior, with hypomania being the milder of the two. For someone with bipolar disorder, manic episodes make them feel euphoric and energetic—sometimes even to the point of irritability. They often make impulsive, spontaneous decisions and have trouble sleepin

  The digital age has revolutionized virtually every aspect of modern life, and CME/CE content is no different. If you’ve decided to opt for a strictly-online course, but you find yourself at a loss when it comes to the different types, here are a few pointers to keep in mind while deciding on the mode in which you’d like to deliver your material to your audience.   Webcast A webcast is a live broadcast that contains both audio and video elements, which utilizes streaming software in order to reach its online viewers. For medical conferences—and longer, more involved courses or presentations—this medium is your best bet.   Advantages 1. Broader reach One of the biggest draws for webcasts is the fact that it eliminates the need for live participant considerations altogether, which allows you to focus more effort on your presentations while making your conference available to the participants who could not travel to a venue. You can even clip your recordings after the fact to use in prom

  Physician burnout is on the rise, which can cause the practice of modern medicine to suffer. It is an issue that affects the entire healthcare system and every type of healthcare professional—not only physicians themselves. At a glance, physician burnout is primarily identified and categorized by: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and feelings of diminished accomplishment. A variety of workplace factors contribute to burnout in healthcare professionals; the major ones include long shifts, demanding on-call responsibilities, lack of appreciation from both coworkers and patients, and poor workplace relationships. Prolonged burnout can result in depression, substance abuse, and even suicidal ideation, alongside an overall poorer quality of patient care rendered by the affected practitioner. The potential for serious medical errors multiplies when HCP burnout comes into play. It is crucial for hospital management and healthcare professionals themselves to quickly identify and addr