November 2005 18 11 Issue of JAAPA

Editorial

Providing a forum for PA authors practicing in surgery

When I heard the news that JAAPA is now considering manuscripts on surgical topics, it gave me pause. I thought, why is this such big ...

From the AAPA

From the AAPA - November 2005

Annual income for PAs continues to rise; New provider practicum in migrant health; Non-HIPAA-compliant claims face rejection; A respected resource now available online

Dermatology Digest

Multiple “warts” on the lower legs of a 52-year-old woman

A 52-year-old woman presents with multiple lesions on her legs, which she calls warts. These have gradually appeared over the past 2 to 3 years. ...

CME

A comprehensive approach to primary headaches

A systematic evaluation strategy that focuses on the impact headaches have on a patients quality of life can lead to more accurate diagnosis and more ...

Evaluation and management of peripheral edema

Edema can be treated systematically and comprehensively, based on an understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms involved. This approach encourages accurate diagnosis while ensuring safety and ...

Review Articles

Endoscopic vessel harvesting in coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Since its inception in 1997, EVH has considerably reduced the morbidity associated with vessel conduit harvesting and has virtually eliminated patients postoperative leg pain.

Advances in treating early breast cancer

A new, alternative approach to breast conservation treatment involves accelerated partial breast irradiation utilizing a high-dose rate balloon catheter system.

POEMs

Patient Oriented Evidence That Matters - November 2005

Acupuncture ineffective for fibromyalgia; Home glucose monitoring makes little difference in type 2 diabetes; Guideline for chronic constipation management

Specialty Update

PAs in orthopedic surgery; Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery (PAOS); PAs in urology; Urology Association of Physician Assistants (UAPA)

Case of the Month

The patient is a middle-aged female PA student who developed a nonproductive cough during her surgical rotation. Her physician noted that she was wheezing and ...