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> May 2010 Issue of JAAPA
May 2010 Issue of JAAPA
Editorial
Lessons learned: Writing editorials in the age of the Internet
After reading the online comments on one of her editorials, the author wonders: What has happened to our ability to converse with each other respectfully ...
From the Academy
Continuous professional development (CPD) enhances the pursuit of lifelong learning
The PEDC provides an overview of the impending changes in continuing medical education and explains how PAs can benefit from them.
Letters
Were early vaccine administration and teething risk factors in this case?
Case of the Month-April 2010
Induced therapeutic hypothermia truly is a lifesaver
Use of mild therapeutic hypothermia improves outcomes in cardiac arrest
Dermatology Digest
Why won't this rash respond to treatment?
Despite numerous therapeutic attempts, the rash continued to spread, involving more and more of the patient's groin.
Clinical Watch
Substance abuse: Performance-enhancing practices in the 21st century
Competitors have used performance-enhancing practices since ancient times. PAs should be aware of the signs of potential misuse.
CME
Diagnosis and surgical treatment of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
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
Most infections are cured with antibiotic therapy; however, PAs should be alert for symptoms of persistent disease.
CME Posttests
CME Posttest: Lyme disease; Normal-pressure hydrocephalus
May 2010
AAPA Special Article
Health care volunteerism: What PAs need to know before making a trip
The Professional Practice Council provides an overview of what to consider before joining a short-term global health care mission.
Case Reports
A rare combination of uveitis, salivary gland swelling, and cranial nerve palsy in a febrile woman
Bilateral swollen parotid glands trigger an evaluation and imaging studies that uncover ocular, neurologic, and pulmonary abnormalities.
Acute respiratory illness leads to the discovery of renal disease
The patient presented with a sore throat, runny nose, and a cough. When his condition worsened despite treatment, further workup revealed chronic nephropathy.
The Surgical Patient
A practical guide for mechanical ventilation in adult patients who require respiratory assistance
Providing care for postoperative, acutely ill, or traumatically injured patients requires an understanding of mechanical ventilation.
Quick Recertification Series
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults
The cause of this common infectious disease may not be identified. However, PAs should be able to initiate effective treatment promptly.
When the Patient Asks
What is an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator?
Your patients with arrhythmias will want to know all there is to know about these lifesaving devices.
Diagnostic Imaging Review
Foot pain following a skateboarder's fall
Will this injury heal spontaneously? Or does it need aggressive treatment? Injury location holds the key to prognosis and treatment.
Genomics in PA Practice
Moving beyond the basics: Teaching the genetics of complex traits
Genetic testing has rapidly expanded to include screening for thousands of genetic variants associated with common complex diseases.
Case of the Month
Worsening head pain and neurologic symptoms
The symptoms were concentrated in the patient's head and scalp, but the diagnosis involved a different and unexpected location.
Ask a Librarian
Ask a Librarian!—May 2010
Have you ever wondered how to pick the best search terms when doing a Medline search? This month's column provides some foolproof strategies.
Eliminating Health Disparities: What Works?
Eliminating health disparities: What works?—May 2010
This column describes recent literature on health disparities, emphasizing tools that can help clinicians to assess and address disparities in their own practices.
Inside the AAPA policy manual
Inside the AAPA Policy Manual—May 2010
In this new column, JAAPA editorial board member Jim Anderson examines AAPA policy past and present, with the goals of increasing PA awareness of Academy ...
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