May 2011

This month in JAAPA





CME

H1N1 in perspective: The clinical impact of a novel influenza A virus

A new verdict for hormone therapy (HT): Safe for younger, symptomatic women

CME Posttest: Influenza; Hormone therapy

COMMENTARY

EDITORIALS

Ready! Fire! Aim! Firearm safety is every physician assistant's job

It's time for an international congress of physician assistants

PA QUANDARIES

The ethics of using placebos for diagnosis and treatment in clinical practice

HUMANE MEDICINE

Evaluating the patient with a measure of equanimity

CLINICAL DEPARTMENTS

DERMATOLOGY DIGEST

Why won't this rash respond to treatment?

A DAY IN THE LIFE

A Day in the Life of Scott Blow, MPAS, PA-C

WHAT'S NEW

What's New in HIV/AIDS: Treatment Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) can complicate management of patients on antiretroviral therapy.

POEMs

Dabigatran reduces risk of stroke and embolism in patients with AF

Ultrasonography may be best first test for detecting renal stones in children

Corticosteroids are beneficial for Bell's palsy, but antiviral agents are uncertain

Low-volume sulfate-based colonoscopy preparation is effective and well tolerated

LUNA does not alleviate chronic pelvic pain

Surgery and nonsurgical treatments for carpal tunnel have similar outcomes

DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING REVIEW

An immigrant with fever, chills, and pleural effusion

CASE OF THE MONTH

Unexplained hypertension and hypokalemia in a young man


RESEARCH REPORT

Differences in the diagnosis of dermatologic conditions among rural and urban physician assistants

FEATURES

CASE REPORTS

Bilateral shoulder pain developing after a hypoglycemic seizure

Common signs and symptoms, and a diagnosis that is often overlooked


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CME SPOTLIGHT

Improving Clinical Proficiency: Enhancing Care for Your IBS Patients

1.00 / AAPA Category I CME Credit
1.00 / AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

 


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