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> April 2010 Issue of JAAPA
April 2010 Issue of JAAPA
Editorial
Charlotte's Web: Lessons learned from a pig and a spider
Skilled communication is especially critical during conversations with children and their families about life-threatening and terminal conditions. How can E.B. White's classic children tale make ...
Commentary
The physician assistant (PA) time capsule: An historical window for the future
A physician assistant considers the items that would describe this point in the history of the PA profession to future generations.
Dermatology Digest
Should this patient be more concerned about her cyst?
Despite having a risk factor for skin cancer, this woman waited 5 years before having the cyst on her arm evaluated by a clinician.
A Day in the Life
A day in the life of Major Shawn T. Buller, APA-C, MPH
The author narrates the activities of a day while deployed as a aeromedical physician assistant in Iraq.
CME
Cardiac auscultation 101: A basic science approach to diagnosing heart murmurs
Applying the basics of anatomy and physiology to where and when heart sounds are heard best is key to successful cardiac auscultation.
Newborn screening in the 21st century: What PAs need to know
Newborn screening is a public-health success story. But what should a PA do if screening test results are abnormal?
CME Posttests
CME Posttest: Newborn screening; Cardiac auscultation
April 2010
Case Reports
Dizziness induced by acute noise exposure
This patient had left-sided autophony, aural fullness, and episodes of vertigo triggered by a loud noise that lasted from a few seconds to a few ...
Research Corner
The relative value and risks of nonphysician health care providers
The increasing number of nonphysician health care providers is prompting researchers to study their impact on the health care workforce.
What's New
What's new in breast oncology
Genetic profiling with the 21-gene RT-PCR assay improves predictions for risk of 10-year recurrence and response to chemotherapy.
PA Quandaries
Eyes wide shut: Can casual use of medical evidence cause harm and erode bioethical values?
A complex patient case illustrates a range of societal and clinical biases and the impact these biases can have on patient care.
Diagnostic Imaging Review
A 50-year-old female with dyspnea and pleural effusion
This condition represents an uncommon complication that can develop in patients with any form of cirrhosis and is considered a manifestation of decompensation.
Humane Medicine
Telling it slant: Using poetry as a venue for healing
When the author is invited to speak to a local boy scout troop, he uses poetry to find a pathway in to a difficult subject.
Case of the Month
Vomiting and apparent discomfort in an 11-month-old girl
The baby's physical reaction to her symptoms led to the diagnostic imaging that identified the problem.
Ask a Librarian
Ask a Librarian!—April 2010
Looking for a good online dermatology resource or a way to follow the latest news on radiation exposure? This month's column discusses resources that can ...
Eliminating Health Disparities: What Works?
Eliminating health disparities: What works?—April 2010
This column examines recent literature on health disparities, emphasizing tools that can help clinicians to assess and address disparities in their own practices. This month's ...
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