Clinical Features

Case Study: Understanding May-Hegglin Anomaly

During a routine physical examination, a clinician suspects May-Hegglin anomaly because of the patient’s low platelet count and hearing loss.

NAPNAP President Tackles Challenges Facing Pediatric Nurse Practitioners

NAPNAP President Rajashree Koppolu, RN, MSN, CPNP, MSL, addresses the challenges facing pediatric nurses.

Advancements in Screening and Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation

The incidence of atrial fibrillation is predicted to double by 2045. With this projected increase, it is important that clinicians have access to the latest screening and diagnostic tools to prevent thromboembolic complications.

CBD: A Primer for the PCP

Clinicians are routinely asked by their patients if CBD products are safe and effective, but research is lagging behind public acceptance.

Chronic Pancreatitis: Challenging to Diagnose, Difficult to Treat

Chronic pancreatitis stems from a variety of pathogenic entities that result in chronic inflammation, fibrosis, and irreversible damage to the pancreas.

Emerging Tickborne Illnesses: Beyond Lyme Disease

Although most providers are familiar with the symptoms of Lyme disease, coinfection with other tickborne illnesses such as babesiosis, human granulocytic anaplasmosis, and human monocytic ehrlichiosis is possible and becoming more prevalent.

Fournier Gangrene: A Rare Flesh-Eating Disease

Prompt identification of Fournier gangrene is essential, as the condition can have numerous life-threatening complications such as multi-organ failure and death.

Implementation of a Screening Questionnaire for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Electronic Medical Record

Patients with untreated obstructive sleep apnea have been shown to have numerous cognitive disturbances, which can lead to poor work performance, work errors, and poor quality of life.