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Pathogenesis, diagnostic testing, and management of mononucleosis

Stacey Singer-Leshinsky, MS Ed, RPA-C 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?

Ben V. Christensen, MHS, PA-C, Dawn Colomb-Lippa, MHS, PA-C 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

John K. Grandy, MS, RPA-C 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

Danielle Kruger, RPA-C, MS Ed 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.

The diagnosis and pharmacologic management of low back pain

Betty Larsen, PA-C, 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.

Evaluating a neck mass: Narrowing the differential diagnosis

Jason C. Fowler, MPAS, PA-C, 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.

Management of migraine headache: An overview of current practice

Clay Shugart, PA-C 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

Kristina D. Mancini, MS, PA-C, Ellen D. Mandel, DMH, MPA, MS, PA-C 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

Robert Brach, PA-C 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

Jacqueline S. Barnett, MSHS, PA-C 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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