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Does the right to bear children guarantee access to treatment for infertility?

Torry Grantham Cobb, MPH, MHS, PA-C June 21, 2010

The law protects the right of all patients to procreate, but clinicians should consider the welfare of the child born as a result.

Remitting seronegative symmetrical synovitis with pitting edema

Linda Sekhon, MMS, PA-C February 22, 2010

RS3PE must be distinguished from other forms of arthritis and PMR to avoid exposing the patient to inappropriate therapy.

Have the latest CPR guidelines improved cardiac arrest outcomes?

David J. Klocko, MPAS, PA-C November 16, 2009

Do CPR and ACLS protocols make a difference for cardiac arrest victims? Outcome data are finally available to answer this question.

Identifying and managing physeal injuries in the upper extremity

Jason R. Smith, PA-C; Scott H. Kozin, MD September 21, 2009

Understanding bone growth in young patients and knowing what to look for on imaging are key to managing upper-extremity injuries.

Overwhelming postsplenectomy infection: Managing patients at risk

Sandra L. Moffett, PA-C July 27, 2009

Asplenia can be triggered by conditions that decrease splenic function, leaving patients susceptible to life-threatening infection.

Spinal cord astrocytomas: Rare but life-threatening tumors in children

Johanna L. Chelcun, MHS, PA-C; Richard S. Pope, MPAS, PA-C June 15, 2009

These usually benign tumors require early surgical intervention to preserve neurologic function.

Put a PDA in your practice for easy access to current medical information

Allan Platt, PA-C, MMSc May 15, 2009

Educators and students must be familiar with the latest equipment and software programs.

Immigrant health care in the United States: What ails our system?

Katherine G. Footracer, MS, PA-C, CMT April 13, 2009

Current policies regarding health care for the growing immigrant population can result in a number of serious problems.

Hypothermia: A cool intervention for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy

Stephanie L. Jorgensen, PA-C March 24, 2009

The window of time for diagnosis of hypoxic-ischemic insult is short. Quick recognition and fastreferral ensure the best possible outcome for affected infants.