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Quick Recertification Series Articles
Quick Recertification Series: Acute pancreatitis and croup
Dawn Colomb-Lippa, PA-C
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Amy Mercantini Klingler, MS, PA-C
July 22, 2010
The general features, diagnostic criteria, and treatment modalities for acute pancreatitis and croup are reviewed.
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults
Tamara Moutsatson, DO; Ahmad Hakemi, MD; Keir Todd, MEd, PA-C; Manjit Grewal, MD; John Lopes, MS, DHSc, PA-C May 14, 2010
The cause of this common infectious disease may not be identified. However, PAs should be able to initiate effective treatment promptly.
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and nephrotic syndrome
Zachary Hartsell, MPAS, PA-C
March 19, 2010
The clinical features, assessment of, diagnosis, and treatment of PKD and nephrotic syndrome are outlined in a quick review format.
A review of giant cell arteritis and chronic renal disease
Amy Mercantini Klingler, MS, PA-C
January 29, 2010
Clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment for an inflammatory disease of the blood vessels in the head and kidney disease are discussed.
Lipid disorders
Leslie Kole, PA-C
November 11, 2009
Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for coronary artery and heart diseases. This article reviews screening and the most effective approach to disease management in these patients.
Rotator cuff disease; Hyperparathyroidism
Dawn Colomb-Lippa, PA-C
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Amy Mercantini Klingler, MS, PA-C
September 29, 2009
Rotator cuff disease and hyperparathyroidism are described, including signs and symptoms, clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
QRS: Alzheimer's disease; Myasthenia gravis
Dawn Colomb-Lippa, PA-C
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Amy Mercantini Klingler, MS, PA-C
, Margaret King-Schumacher, PA-C,MJ July 21, 2009
Features, signs and symptoms, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and myasthenia gravis are reviewed. Questions and answers that highlight important facts about these diseases are also included.
QRS: Asthma
Leslie Kole, PA-C May 20, 2009
This review of asthma includes prevalence, clinical assesment, diagnosis, classification, and management of patients with the condition.
QRS: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); Eczema
Dawn Colomb-Lippa, PA-C
March 24, 2009
QRS: Hypertension; Herpes zoster
Marilyn E. Olsen, PA-C, MHS; Amy Mercantini Klingler, MS, PA-C January 01, 2009
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