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CME Articles

Pathogenesis, diagnostic testing, and management of mononucleosis

May 03, 2012

Because Epstein-Barr virus is highly contagious and linked to various complications and malignancies, familiarity with transmission risks and the differential diagnosis is essential.
 

Acute appendicitis: Can antibiotics ever take the place of surgery?

, May 02, 2012

Antibiotic therapy eliminates postoperative complications and lowers costs, but the 
methodology of some studies may be weak and the rate of recurrence is high.
 

Updated guidelines for the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease: A clinical review

April 05, 2012

The goal of the 2011 diagnostic guidelines is to make earlier identification of Alzheimer 
disease possible, which in turn will help patients and families to better prepare and plan.
 

The pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of proteinuria

April 02, 2012

Routine testing has led to more frequent identification of proteinuria, and PAs need an 
approach that will distinguish benign forms from disease requiring treatment.
 

Evaluating a neck mass: Narrowing the differential diagnosis

, Ryan Marovich, MPAS, PA-C; Jonas T. Johnson, MD, FACS March 01, 2012

The differential diagnosis of a neck mass can be overwhelming, even for an experienced clinician. A thorough knowledge of head and neck anatomy is most helpful.
 

The diagnosis and pharmacologic management of low back pain

, Susan Kuntz, PhD March 01, 2012

Low back pain takes a physical, financial, and emotional toll on the patient and imposes 
socioeconomic costs as well. A clear understanding of causes and treatments is essential.
 

Management of migraine headache: An overview of current practice

February 02, 2012

Using both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies for acute treatment and as 
preventive therapy can help patients with migraine to avoid debilitating symptoms.
 

The SNAP treatment approach for children with acute otitis media

, February 01, 2012

AOM usually resolves spontaneously, and the SNAP approach takes advantage of that, 
helping children to avoid antibiotic side effects and combating antibiotic resistance.
 

State-of-the-art interventions in acute large-vessel ischemic stroke

January 05, 2012

The treatments for large-vessel ischemic stroke include IV rtPA, IA rtPA, and mechanical clot retrieval. All must be used soon after symptom onset for the best outcome.
 

Clostridium difficile: A new look at an old but increasingly deadly infection

January 03, 2012

Despite all that is known about risk factors and prevention, hypervirulent strains of this organism are causing disease in populations that once were considered low risk.
 
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