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When the Patient Asks

Does my child need fluoride supplements?

January 26, 2012

Fluoride has proven benefits in the prevention of cavities, but children may be exposed to too much fluoride. Parents should know how to monitor exposure to prevent dental fluorosis.

How soon can I play after a concussion?

Kate E. Laramie, Gretchen Fox, PA-C, MMSc, DFAAPA November 30, 2011

Second-impact brain injuries that occur before the first injury has healed can cause cardiac and respiratory collapse and even death.

Can I be screened for ovarian cancer?

Heidi M. Felix, MPAS, PA-C September 30, 2011

This information can help PAs and patients understand ovarian cancer and its symptoms and risk factors and to determine who should be screened.

What should I know about vitamin D?

Angela Dunaway, PharmD, PA-C July 26, 2011

Information about vitamin D, including its sources, recommended levels, and options for treating vitamin D deficiency, are discussed. A patient handout with frequently asked questions is included.

How do I treat my high cholesterol?

Mary L. Hewett, PA-C, MS May 31, 2011

The treatment options for lowering LDL cholesterol are discussed. A patient handout with frequently asked questions is included.

What should I know about diabetes?

Tina M. Butler, PA-C, MPAS March 29, 2011

This information can help PAs understand the diagnosis, treatment, and complications of diabetes mellitus, enabling them to explain to patients how to prevent and manage the disease.

Should my son get an HPV vaccine?

Jessica E. Stabb, Rebecca Buckley, MHS, PA-C January 25, 2011

This information can help PAs understand the risks and benefits of HPV vaccines, enabling them to explain to parents and patients the importance of the vaccine, particularly in adolescent males.

Can folic acid lower heart attack risk?

Nicole L. Hatcher, DHSc, MPAS, PA-C November 03, 2010

This information can help PAs explain the importance of folic acid in the diet and the merits of reports that folic acid supplements can prevent a heart attack.