Zachary Hartsell, MPAS, PA-C

Preliminary data are beginning to suggest that shift work may have more negative effects on health than just disrupting sleep. PAs who do shift work may want to pay attention to where the research goes next.

During a trip to Haiti last spring, I felt an emotion I wasn't expecting to feel: hope.

Dr. Verghese's grand rounds are part of the "Humanities in Medicine" series at our institution, and he cleverly made the case for the importance of the physical exam by reviewing the famous painting "The Doctor" by Sir Luke Fildes.

To me, there are few things in life more frustrating than losing a stethoscope. Through 2 years of physician assistant school and 12 years of clinical practice, I have had three stethoscopes, and I remember each of them well.

Research does not offer any clear support for or against this practice, making this a difficult decision for both the patient's family and the clinician.

The clinical features, assessment of, diagnosis, and treatment of PKD and nephrotic syndrome are outlined in a quick review format.

It is spring in Scotland, and we are both part of the pilot project run by the National Health Service (NHS) exploring the use of physician assistants.

Therapy includes benzodiazepines to reduce withdrawal symptoms and prevent delirium. Symptom-driven protocols may be more beneficial than scheduled-dosing plans.

The exponential growth of hospitalist programs across the country has increased the demand for hospital- based clinicians. Many hospitals are looking to PAs to help fill the gap.

A 70-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and MI (in 2000) is admitted to the hospital after experiencing difficulty speaking and right hemiparesis upon awakening.