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Electrocardiography: Understanding the basicsJames F. Ginter, MPAS, PA-CThis new online-only department is intended to serve as a tool to aid the novice in ECG interpretation and as a place to challenge the more experienced PA.
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RESEARCH REPORT
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk assessment improves compliance with recommended prophylaxisMarc Moote, MS, PA-C; Michael Englesbe, MD; Vinita Bahl, DMD, MPP; Hsou Mei Hu, MBA, MHS, PhD; Maureen Thompson, MSN, RN; James Kubus, MS; Darrell Campbell Jr, MDThe consistency of PA-driven care was utilized to develop a protocol for assessing risk of VTE for surgical patients, which led to significant improvement in compliance with published guidelines.
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REVIEW ARTICLE
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Does the right to bear children guarantee access to treatment for infertility?Torry Grantham Cobb, MPH, MHS, PA-CThe law protects the right of all patients to procreate, but clinicians should consider the welfare of the child born as a result.
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ONLINE CASE REPORT
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Mediastinal mass in a patient with a history of bypass surgeryRobin Sterin, PA-C, MSNonproductive cough and pleuritic chest pain with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease lead to a surprising diagnosis.
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PHARMACOLOGY CONSULT
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ACE inhibitor therapy and prescribing schedule II drugsLarissa DeDea, PharmD, BCPS, PA-CThis month's questions: How much can the serum creatinine rise when starting an ACE inhibitor? What controlled substance prescriptions can be called into a pharmacy?
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WHAT'S NEW IN...
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What's new in military medicine: The ancient art of acupuncture is new againCaptain Trevor Ambron, MPAS, PA-C, USAFThe modern-day equivalent of an ancient pain-relieving technique is helping injured troops without the side effects of narcotics.
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CME SPOTLIGHT |
2009 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) |
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