Top October 2020 FDA Approvals
The FDA has approved therapies for the treatment of COVID-19, leukemia, Ebola, and pediatric adrenocortical insufficiency in October 2020.
All articles by Michelle Lampariello
Physician Assistants Effective as Mental Health First Aid Instructors
The PA Foundation has established a fellowship to train physician assistants to be mental health first aid course instructors.
Risk for Acquiring COVID-19 Inside Emergency Departments Remains Low
Researchers indicate that fears of visiting an emergency department because of the pandemic may be unfounded after concluding that SARS-CoV-2 transmission inside an ED is unlikely.
Nurse Practitioners Prevent Spread of Diseases Among Homeless Population Through Vaccine Program
Nurse practitioners (NPs) executed a 5-step vaccination program for homeless individuals in Miami-Dade County to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
Half of Frontline Nurses Report Feeling Overwhelmed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Nurses are experiencing depressive symptoms and sleep difficulties because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey of nearly 10,000 nurses.
HIV, Hepatitis-B Drugs Proven to Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Evidence suggests that a class of drugs used to treat HIV and hepatitis B can reduce a patient’s risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
The Role of Drop Teams in Preventing COVID-19 Outbreaks at Long-Term Care Facilities
As part of a 3-phase plan to combat COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities, UW Medicine has deployed drop teams to conduct rapid testing services.
Mental Health Support for Nurses: How to Seek Help
Excessive stress because of the COVID-19 pandemic can have a detrimental effect on nurses’ mental health; therefore, the APNA has developed a Well-Being Initiative for nurses seeking help for excessive stress.
Physician Assistant Students Deem Resilience as Biggest Academic Lesson
Remote lectures and socially-distant laboratory evaluations are changing the landscape of physician assistant programs across the country.
Evaluating COVID-19 Trends in School-Aged Children
The CDC examines trends in the weekly incidence of COVID-19 among school-aged children to inform decisions about reopening schools and preventing community spread of COVID-19.
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