AAPA 2016 Annual Meeting

AAPA 2016 Annual Meeting

Bupivacaine liposome injectable improves total knee arthroplasty outcomes

By

Hannah Dellabella

Publish Date May 18, 2016

Patients who undergo total knee arthroplasty have better outcomes with bupivacaine liposome injectable than traditional anesthetics.

AAPA 2016 Annual Meeting

Delayed prenatal care, maternal smoking lead to perinatal complications in preterm infants

By

Colby Stong

Publish Date May 18, 2016

Infants of mothers who smoke and who delay the initiation of prenatal care have an increased risk of developing perinatal complications.

AAPA 2016 Annual Meeting

Antibiotic use, perceptions differ among patients and providers

By

Hannah Dellabella

Publish Date May 18, 2016

Regarding antibiotic use for upper respiratory infections, patients and providers have different perceptions, behaviors, and knowledge.

AAPA 2016 Annual Meeting

Liver transplant readmissions reduced through outpatient services protocol

By

Lauren Biscaldi

Publish Date May 18, 2016

Patients who underwent orthotopic liver transplants were less likely to be readmitted to the hospital when treated via a specialized protocol.

AAPA 2016 Annual Meeting

History and physical may identify patients at risk for hemorrhagic stroke

By

Lauren Biscaldi

Publish Date May 18, 2016

Four examination findings were associated with increased probability of a hemorrhagic stroke diagnosis.

AAPA 2016 Annual Meeting

PAs, NPs more likely to staff critical access hospitals in rural locations

By

Lauren Biscaldi

Publish Date May 17, 2016

Geographically remote emergency departments are more likely to be staffed by physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

AAPA 2016 Annual Meeting

PCPs not addressing psychosocial issues in geriatric care

By

Hannah Dellabella

Publish Date May 17, 2016

Many geriatric patients expressed dissatisfaction with patient/provider discussions regarding psychosocial issues.

AAPA 2016 Annual Meeting

PAs commonly provide health care to family members

By

Colby Stong

Publish Date May 17, 2016

Physician assistants routinely provide health care, including physical examinations, to members of their family.

AAPA 2016 Annual Meeting

Delayed immunizations, breastfeeding over age 1 may increase risk for caries

By

Colby Stong

Publish Date May 17, 2016

Researchers identify new risk factors for caries in young children.

AAPA 2016 Annual Meeting

Health status, expense discourage medication adherence among under-, uninsured patients

By

Lauren Biscaldi

Publish Date May 16, 2016

Patients who rated their overall health status as “good” were more likely to report better adherence to prescribed medications.