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Neurology Information Center

Recognizing Charcot-Marie-Tooth in the Primary Care Setting: An Overview

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Brandon Henke, PA-C

Alicia Elam, PharmD

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.

Geriatrics Information Center

The Role of Family Members in Caring for Geriatric Patients: Recent Highlights from Gerontological Literature

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Sherry A. Greenberg, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FGSA, FAANP, FAAN

Unpaid caregivers, typically family members, are crucial to patients who do not reside in long-term care facilities but require assistance with daily tasks.

Cardiovascular Disease Information Center

Health Promotion and Appropriate Treatment for Black Women With Hypertension

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Theresa Capriotti, DO, MSN, CRNP, RN

Alaina Roman, BSN

Molliana Schwarz, BSN

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.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

COVID-19 Pandemic Creates New Roles for Advanced Practice Providers

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Jean M. Bernhardt, PhD, CNP

Melissa Chittle, MBS, PA-C

Julie Marden MSN, NP-BC, DGIM

Darlene Sawicki, MSN, NP-BC

When the pandemic first reached Boston in March 2020, Massachusetts General Hospital responded by redeploying advanced practice providers, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Dermatology Information Center

Expert Roundtable: Racial Disparities in Dermatology Care

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Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

A roundtable discussion by experts in issues facing patients with skin of color reveals interesting insights.

Smoking & Tobacco Information Center

Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia: Effects of Smoking on Clozapine and Health

By

Irene Talarico, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Smoking increases the metabolism of clonidine through the CYP1A2, which may require the dose to be doubled to have the same plasma concentration as a non-smoker.

Legal Advisor

Bankruptcy Can’t Shield Physician’s Debt to Nurse Practitioner

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Ann W. Latner, JD

A nurse practitioner sues her former boss for defamation and wins, only to have him declare bankruptcy.

Pain Management Information Center

Medical Cannabis for Pain Management: Is it Time to Modify the Practice Paradigm?

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Christopher M. Howell, DSc, MSc, MPAS, PA-C, MBA, FAAPA

David Malesko, PA-C

There is rising interest in alternative pain treatment regimens that could reduce opioid use and complications associated with pain,

Ob/Gyn Information Center

A Not-So-Straightforward Case of Endometriosis

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Cristina Baldassarri, MPA, PA-C

E. Rachel Fink, MPA, PA-C

Endometriosis affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age, with peak prevalence occurring in those aged 25 to 35 years.

HIV/AIDS Information Center

HIV+ Transplant Donors: Expanding Opportunities to Save HIV Patient Lives

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Eudiah Ochieng, PA-C

Lisa Daitch, MPAS, PA-C

The national organ shortage has led researchers to criticallyre-evaluate organ sources that previously were considered toorisky for HIV patients.