Ondansetron for Pediatric Gastroenteritis Reduces ED Visits
Treatment with ondansetron for pediatric gastrointestinal illnesses was associated with decreased rates of return to the emergency department or urgent care within 72 hours.
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Young Children Found to Have Greater Potential to Spread COVID-19
Children aged <5 years were found to have significantly greater levels of SARS-CoV-2 viral nucleic acid compared with older children and adults.
Assessing Optimal Methods to Measure Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Children
As cardiorespiratory fitness declines among US youth, researchers explore methods for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness in otherwise healthy children.
Clinicians Report Widespread Flaws in Antibiotic Allergy Documentation
Family physicians and pharmacists identified areas for improvement in antibiotic allergy documentation to prevent the prescribing of suboptimal treatments.
Male Patients Report Greater Need in Screening for Intimate Partner Violence
Study examines prevalence of intimate partner violence among male patients and analyze rates of screening for intimate partner violence during well-visits.
PAs and Gastroenterologists Prove Equally Capable of Performing Colonoscopies
Researchers assert that PAs will play a key role in expanding access to colonoscopies for patients as a result of their comparable performance with attending physicians.
Caring for Older Adults With Diabetes During COVID-19: Guidance for Clinicians
Two clinicians share their thoughts on best practices in navigating pandemic-related care for older adults with diabetes.
Disparities in LGBT Health Outcomes Improved Through Primary Care Intervention
Over a 1-year intervention period, teams of clinicians implemented culturally affirming protocols to improve their primary care practice’s ability to serve LGBT patients.
PA Job Availability Growing In Specialty Areas
Demand for PAs in medical and surgical subspecialties is increasing according to data from 2014 and 2016, reflecting the profession’s robust expansion from primary care.
Gaps Identified in Postpartum Depression Screening
Researchers explored provider screening practices in primary care, women’s health, and well-child clinics to determine if barriers exist in meeting postpartum depression screening guidelines.
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