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Stem Cell Infusions Investigated for Treatment of COVID-19 ARDS
College Campuses at Risk for Extreme Incidence of COVID-19
More Than 80% of Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners Have Received at Least 1 Dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine
BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen Test Has Lower Sensitivity Than RT-PCR
Referrals for Acute Heart Failure Dropped During COVID-19
Reflectance Confocal Microscopy vs Biopsy for Diagnosis of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Laser Therapy Promising for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in Children
Gemtesa Approved for Overactive Bladder Treatment
NSAIDs May Increase AKI, Hyperkalemia Risks in Diabetes
Latest Features
Nurse Sues for Retaliation After FMLA Claim
This month’s Legal Advisor column looks at the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as it relates to COVID-19.
Recognizing Charcot-Marie-Tooth in the Primary Care Setting: An Overview
When treating a patient with peripheral neuropathy and weakness of unknown origin, it is important for primary care providers to consider Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease as a differential diagnosis.
The Role of Family Members in Caring for Geriatric Patients: Recent Highlights from Gerontological Literature
Unpaid caregivers, typically family members, are crucial to patients who do not reside in long-term care facilities but require assistance with daily tasks.
Health Promotion and Appropriate Treatment for Black Women With Hypertension
Compared with White women, Black women are more likely to be diagnosed with hypertension at a younger age, have higher blood pressure readings, and die earlier from complications related to hypertension.
COVID-19 Pandemic Creates New Roles for Advanced Practice Providers
When the pandemic first reached Boston in March 2020, Massachusetts General Hospital responded by redeploying advanced practice providers, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
NP/PA Practice Corner
Antibiotic Stewardship Initiative Improves Care, Patient Engagement
Patients with viral infections were less likely to be prescribed antibiotics following a 4-part antibiotic stewardship intervention at an urgent care center.
POCN Names Top Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners in 2020
Clinicians were nominated by their peers to receive Point of Care Network’s America’s Top Physician Assistant or America’s Top Nurse Practitioner Award.
CME/CE
Activity Type: Hosted
The Neurobiology of Alcohol Use Disorder and Treatment
Activity Type: Hosted
Preventing and Treating Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection in High-Risk Populations: A Pro/Con Debate
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