CME Articles

How to approach the physical examination of a shoulder injury

Rob Powers, MEd, PA-C, ATC
 March 02, 2010

Key factors from the history help with establishing a differential diagnosis and selecting proper tests for assessing a shoulder injury.
 

Use of mild therapeutic hypothermia to treat cardiac arrest

Bau P. Tran, PA-C, PharmD, MMS; Courtney V. McGuire, PA-C; Marie A. Maloney, MS, PA-C March 01, 2010

Induced hypothermia, used to prevent brain ischemia during cardiac surgery, can also effectively treat out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
 

Indications and strategy for surgical repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms

Debra Kleinschmidt, PhD, PA; Konstadinos Plestis, MD; Panagiotis Housits, MD February 02, 2010

Rupture of an aortic aneurysm is most often fatal, but a systematic approach to surgical repair can achieve a good outcome.
 

Tobacco dependence: How should a busy clinician intervene?

Jean Covino, DHSc, MPA, PA-C February 01, 2010

A combination of brief counseling and appropriate pharmacotherapy produces the most promising outcomes for patients willing to quit.
 

Safety and adherence: Complex issues that hinder childhood vaccination programs

Jamie Michelle Womack, PA-C January 06, 2010

Scrutiny of recommended childhood vaccines continues to support their effectiveness. Yet, many parents may still need reassurance.
 

Elder preventive medicine: Immunization and screening for adults older than 65 years

Freddi Segal-Gidan, PA-C, PhD January 05, 2010

Preventive medicine in the elderly can reduce disease-specific morbidity, decrease disability, and improve quality of remaining life.
 

A new verdict for hormone therapy (HT): Safe for younger, symptomatic women

Janie L. Knotts, PA-C; William A. Childers Jr, MS, PA-C December 02, 2009

New research data and updated indications have created a niche for hormone therapy in younger women going through menopause.
 

H1N1 in perspective: The clinical impact of a novel influenza A virus

Kristine A. Himmerick, MPAS, PA-C December 01, 2009

This review of novel and seasonal influenza viruses can help PAs prepare for H1N1 pandemic challenges during this flu season.
 

Managing the adverse effects of bisphosphonate therapy on the jaw

Denise Rizzolo, PA-C, PhD, Mona Sedrak, PA-C, PhD November 03, 2009

Despite its undisputed benefits, bisphosphonate therapy can lead to jaw osteonecrosis, a devastating oral condition.
 

The role of human papillomavirus testing in cervical cancer screening

Lauren Morasse, MS, PA; Adi Davidov, MD; Mario R. Castellanos, MD November 02, 2009

HPV infection can progress to cervical cancer. Updated screening guidelines identify those at high risk for more serious disease.
 
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