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Quick Recertification Series Articles

A review of pleural effusion and cirrhosis

Joshua N. Butler, MMS, PA-C September 16, 2010

The clinical features, assessment, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of cirrhosis and pleural effusion are outlined in a quick review format.

Acute pancreatitis and croup

Dawn Colomb-Lippa, MHS, PA-C, Amy M. 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

William C. Kohlhepp, 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 M. 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, MHS, PA-C, Amy M. 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, MHS, PA-C, Amy M. 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.