Denise Rizzolo, PA-C, PhD

 
 

Recent Articles

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.
 

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.
 

Stress management: Helping patients to find effective coping strategies

September 01, 2010

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

Is this lesion on the gum a worrisome sign?

August 10, 2010

Excision and biopsy are used to evaluate a slow-growing, asymptomatic lesion on the patient's right upper gum.
 

Foot pain following a skateboarder's fall

May 19, 2010

Will this injury heal spontaneously? Or does it need aggressive treatment? Injury location holds the key to prognosis and treatment.
 

Classic adolescent injury mimics a twisted ankle

January 19, 2010

An ankle injury in a skeletally immature boy turns out to be much more serious than initial radiographs suggest to the casual observer.
 

The art and science of defensive medicine

November 10, 2009

The art and science of medicine that serves patients' best interest is defended against the overwhelming need to avoid malpractice lawsuits.
 

Managing the adverse effects of bisphosphonate therapy on the jaw

November 03, 2009

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

Underarm rash worsens with OTC treatment

October 07, 2009

A patch of irritated skin on this patient's axilla developed into a pruritic rash that worsened with OTC treatment. Punch biopsy revealed the diagnosis.
 

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