CME Articles

Childhood obesity: Complications, prevention strategies, treatment

, Megan Geier; Denise Rizzolo, PA-C, PhD; Mona Sedrak, PA-C, PhD December 02, 2011

Obese children are at risk of acquiring a multitude of complications, and comorbidities of obesity may also leave them at risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke in adulthood.
 

Childhood obesity: Understanding the causes, beginning the discussion

, Rachel Russ, PA-C; Denise Rizzolo, PA-C, PhD; Mona Sedrak, PA-C, PhD December 01, 2011

Obesity in childhood is influenced by social and familial factors as well as the child's genetics and activity level. Understanding the problem is only the first step in combating it.
 

Oral anticoagulation: A review of the current and emerging therapies

, Elise K. Dzintars, MMS, PA-C; R. Brock Phillips, MMS, PA-C; Reamer L. Bushardt, PharmD, PA-C November 04, 2011

Now that options besides warfarin are available, clinicians must weigh the advantages and disadvantages, safety, tolerability, efficacy, price, and ease of use of each agent.
 

Hepatorenal syndrome: Progressive renal failure in patients with cirrhosis

November 03, 2011

Prompt detection and treatment of this poorly recognized condition can be lifesaving, but the diagnosis can be made only after other forms of renal failure have been ruled out.
 

Evaluating the patient with vertigo: A complex complaint made simple

, October 04, 2011

It's a truism that the history alone can often lead to an accurate diagnosis, and asking the right questions can be especially helpful when assessing the patient with dizziness.
 

Using the new ACR criteria for early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis

October 03, 2011

Earlier diagnosis means faster treatment with DMARDs, and early treatment has the best chance to minimize disability and optimize outcomes for patients with RA.
 

Abdominal compartment syndrome: Potentially lethal and easy to miss

September 01, 2011

Although a satisfactory outcome is far from guaranteed for patients with ACS, early detection and treatment are crucial to minimizing the impact of this serious multisystem syndrome.
 

Laceration repair: Avoid infection, optimize healing, minimize scarring

, September 01, 2011

A thorough history and examination, use of proper materials, and familiarity with the 
different wound closure techniques make it easier to achieve these objectives.
 

Venous thromboembolism in cancer: What is the optimal treatment?

, August 04, 2011

Strong evidence favors use of low molecular weight heparin to treat and prevent VTE in patients with cancer, but many clinicians have yet to modify their clinical practice.
 

Postexposure prophylaxis for HIV: Pivotal intervention for those at risk

, Denise Rizzolo, PA-C, PhD August 03, 2011

Postexposure prophylaxis is about 81% effective in preventing seroconversion to acute HIV infection. But when is it appropriate, how is it executed, and what follow-up is needed?
 
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