CME Articles

Hip resurfacing: A fresh look at an alternative to total joint arthroplasty

Andrew H. Patterson, PA-C, Jackie H. Coleman, CST September 02, 2010

Improved devices make the procedure a viable option for a select group of patients with hip arthritis.
 

Stress management: Helping patients to find effective coping strategies

Denise Rizzolo, PA-C, PhD, Mona Sedrak, PA-C, PhD September 01, 2010

The impact of stress on physical and mental health illustrates the need for a variety of effective coping techniques.
 

Emergency or urgency? How to effectively manage a hypertensive crisis

Kishore Kuppasani, MS, MPA, PA-C, Alluru S. Reddi, MD, PhD August 03, 2010

Distinguishing between hypertensive emergency and urgency is paramount to preventing target organ damage.
 

Acute evaluation and management of the anterior shoulder dislocation

Mark Remmler, PA-C, Thomas Schaller, MD August 02, 2010

PAs, especially those in emergency or urgent care settings, should be familiar with several techniques.
 

Hyperphosphatemia: Understanding the role of phosphate metabolism

Daniel Podd, MPAS, PA-C July 07, 2010

An elevated phosphate level is an indicator of serious disease. Diagnosis is based on which other test results are abnormal.
 

Helicobacter pylori infection: An update on diagnosis and management

John E. Lopes Jr, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA July 06, 2010

Sequelae of infection are causative factors in gastric cancer. Eradication of the bacteria, however, can be difficult.
 

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: The race to find a fatal condition in athletes

Charles S. Lemasters II, PA-C; John M. Grosel, MD June 02, 2010

Conflicting opinions and concerns about costs inhibit the routine use of 12-lead ECG in preparticipation screenings for young athletes.
 

Empowering PAs to ask female patients about their sexual health

Raymond Cox, MD, MBA, Laura Fye Moore, DHSc, PA-C, DFAAPA June 01, 2010

Physician assistants should be prepared to initiate a discussion on this vital aspect of a woman's overall health.
 

Diagnosis and surgical treatment of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)

Michelle Johnson, MSBS, PA-C; Karen Graham, MPAS, PA-C May 04, 2010

NPH is characterized by symptoms common in the elderly. Correct patient selection for shunt surgery can lead to a good outcome.
 

On target with Lyme disease: Understanding vector-borne infections

Danielle Kruger, BS, MS, RPA-C May 03, 2010

Most infections are cured with antibiotic therapy; however, PAs should be alert for symptoms of persistent disease.
 
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