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Infectious Diseases Information Center

How Does Monkeypox Spread?

Rebecca S.B. Fischer, PhD, MPH, DTMH

August 17, 2022

An epidemiologist explains why it isn’t an sexually transmitted infection (STI) and what counts as close contact.

Clinical Challenge

Clinical Challenge: Generalized Epigastric Pain and Syncope

Brady Pregerson, MD

August 17, 2022

A woman in her mid-50s presents to the emergency department with a history of nonradiating epigastric pain that began 36 hours ago. The patient notes that the pain has become more generalized. Can you make the diagnosis?

Allergy and Immunology Information Center

Pollen Season Is Getting Longer, More Intense With Climate Change

Yingxiao Zhang

Allison L. Steiner

August 12, 2022

The US will face up to a 200% increase in total pollen this century if the world continues producing carbon dioxide emissions from vehicles, power plants, and other sources at a high rate.

Mood Disorder Information Center

Depression After COVID-19: Identification and Treatment in Primary Care

Christy Cook-Perry, DNP, PMHNP, ANP

Jennifer Allain, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Shirley Griffey, DNP, PMHNP

August 11, 2022

A 35-year-old woman presents with depressed mood, fatigue, lack of interest in activities for the last 6 months. She had COVID-19 within 1 month of symptom onset.

Psychiatry Information Center

Multiple Components of Socioeconomic Deprivation Contribute to Cognitive Decline

Jessica Nye, PhD

August 9, 2022

Rebecca Edelmayer, PhD, discusses studies presented at the AAIC 2022 regarding the link between socioeconomic status and cognitive decline.

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NP/PA Practice Corner

Not Enough Time in a Day for Recommended Primary Care

Primary care providers estimated to need 26.7 hours/day to provide recommended care for hypothetical patient panel

Is It Time to End Medicare Indirect Billing for NPs and PAs?

Kristin Della Volpe

Experts discuss the often hidden phenomenon of indirect billing of NPs and PAs and whether the 85% reimbursement rate for APPs is equitable.

CME/CE

Comprehensive Review of Family Medicine for NPs and PAs

Activity Type: Linkout

Comprehensive Review Family Medicine for NPs PAs | myCME

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM, CNE Contact Hour(s), AAFP Prescribed Credit

Familiarize with pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment of injuries and illnesses (62.75 AMA Credits/Contact Hours, 2.25 Pharmacotherapeutic Hours)