Clinical Feature Articles

Endoscopic surgery for fistula creation

Debra Kleinschmidt, PhD, PA; Sandip Kapur, PhD, MD; and David B. Leeser, MD September 01, 2010

A new, minimally invasive approach will decrease morbidity among
hemodialysis patients and help improve their quality of life.
 

Exercise guidelines for patients with diabetes

Carl Sherman September 01, 2010

Prescribe at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 90 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercises per week, plus some weight training.
 

Imaging options for patients with acute abdominal pain

Brady Pregerson, MD August 01, 2010

Each of the three primary modalities—plain films, diagnostic ultrasound, and CT scan—must be weighed against their strengths and weaknesses.
 

Alzheimer's management
 from diagnosis to late stage

Freddi Segal-Gidan, PA, PhD July 01, 2010

Caring for a patient with Alzheimer's disease involves more than assessment and treatment. Education and legal issues must also be considered.
 

HIV: Make the diagnosis and take the next step

Julie G. Stewart, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, and Amy R. Weinberg, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC July 01, 2010

With the CDC urging screening for all willing patients, providers will be testing and managing a growing number of HIV-positive individuals.
 

New data guide update on panic disorder

Carl Sherman June 01, 2010

This disabling condition interferes with daily functioning and can cause 
significant distress. Pharmacotherapy is not the only treatment option.
 

Common pediatric hip 
diseases in primary care

Raymond W. Kleposki, MSN, CPNP; Kathy Abel, MSN, CRNP; and Kriti Sehgal, BA June 01, 2010

Left untreated, these childhood conditions could have lasting effects. Our experts explain three of the most common hip disorders you'll see.
 

Navigating the evidence about cancer screening

Lisa Stern, APRN May 01, 2010

Patients will be relying on you to clear up the confusion stemming from the most recent recommendations for mammography and Pap testing.
 

New drug options for dementia and Parkinson's disease

Deborah Downey, CNRN, CNS, ANP May 01, 2010

A thorough understanding of the therapies available to patients with dementia or Parkinson's disease is essential to improving outcomes.
 

Strategies for patients suffering insomnia

April 01, 2010

Evaluation and management of chronic insomnia, the most prevalent sleep disorder, may require behavioral as well as pharmacologic therapies.
 
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