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The Emerging Role of Nurse Practitioners in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

By

Denise Goddard, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioners can provide efficacious care to people with disabilities, resulting in cost savings, improved outcomes, and high value.

Hematology Information Center

Clotting and COVID: New Guidelines in the Works to Treat Coagulopathies in Patients With COVID-19

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Rita Aghjayan

Growing concerns about thromboembolic comorbidities in patients with COVID-19 is leading ASH to create clinical practice guidelines to treat this patient population.

Neurology Information Center

Exploring the Link Between Pediatric Migraine & Sleep Disorders

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

The bidirectional relationship between migraine and sleep disorders are examined in this article.

Legal Advisor

Bridal Shop Closes and Sues Hospital Following Ebola Exposure

By

Ann W. Latner, JD

After treating an Ebola patient, a nurse is cleared for airplane travel.

Oncology Information Center

Guidance for the Diagnosis and Management of Ovarian Cysts

By

Meaghan Mize, PA-C

Alicia Elam, PharmD

The risk of developing benign ovarian cysts is up to 90% for premenopausal women and 75% for postmenopausal women.

Counseling Connection

Rosacea: Strategic Management to Optimize Treatment Success

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Amber Blair, MMS, PA-C

Providers should be prepared to discuss rosacea in patients suspected of having the disease. Early recognition and proper therapy can improve the quality of life of patients with rosacea.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

Characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Potential Therapies for COVID-19

By

Zahra Masoud

Natasha Priya Dyal, MD

Progression in characterizing the symptoms and treatments for infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the subsequent development of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Infectious Diseases Information Center

What You Need to Know About RT-PCR and Antigen Testing for COVID-19

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Nikki Kean

The accuracy of the RT-PCR test depends on timing; tests are best given within 10 days of COVID-19 symptom development.

Neurology Information Center

Menstrual Migraine: Revisiting the Relationship Between Hormonal Events and Migraine

By

Amit Akirov, MD

A narrative review summarizes recent data on the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and burden of disease and treatment of menstrual migraine.

Clinical Challenge

Case Study: Pain and Swelling in the Knee

By

Brady Pregerson, MD

A man presents to the emergency department with a 3-day history of gradually worsening pain and swelling in his left knee.