Positive Predictors of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Pediatric Populations
Researchers sought to identify the symptoms that are likely to occur among pediatric patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection detected via polymerase chain reaction testing.
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Health Apps Pose Potential Health Data Breach Risks, FTC Warns
Hackers target vulnerabilities using legitimate software packages, a cybersecurity specialist says.
RAISE Act to Increase Pay Limitation on VA Nurse and PA Salaries
The bipartisan VA Nurse and Physician Assistant RAISE Act aims to increase the pay limitation on nurse and physician assistant salaries.
Insights on Improving Care for Patients With NAFLD/NASH
The American Gastroenterological Association offered strategies for clinical practice, future research, and policy agenda for the treatment of patients with NAFLD and NASH.
Watchful Waiting for Acute Otitis Media Often Not Followed in Primary, Acute Care Settings
Study findings did show high adherence to guidelines with respect to medication use.
Video Profile: AAPA President Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA
Video interview with Ms Orozco on her path to leadership, views on mentorship, AAPA presidency goals, and tips for new PA graduates and on avoiding burnout.
Corticosteroid Responsiveness Assessed in Patients with Chronic Cough
The most common presenting complaints included shortness of breath, rhinorrhea, and hoarseness.
SEMPA Updates Emergency Medicine PA Practice Guidelines
SEMPA updates practice guidelines on continuing education, skill competency, and curriculum for postgraduate emergency medicine PA education programs.
AMA Urges Action, Saying Drug Epidemic Heading in Wrong Direction
In policy recommendations, AMA calls for removal of barriers to evidence-based care.
Nurse-Led Program Boosts Medication Adherence Discussions
A single-session, nurse-led clinic staff education program on medication adherence leads to increased knowledge and practice changes at a FQHC.
Reducing Opioid Misuse After Surgery
The ASA suggests presurgical strategies to avoid postsurgical opioid reliance.
Top August & September 2021 FDA Approvals
August and September 2021 FDA drug approvals include treatments for tick-borne encephalitis, idiopathic hypersomnia, schizophrenia, and atopic dermatitis.
Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines Needed for Health Care Workers
Amid the vaccine debate, Jim Anderson wonders how any HCW — PA, nurse practitioner, physician, or nurses —could square not getting vaccinated with their mission to preserve and improve the health of all Americans. Read his column here.
President Biden Pushes American Workers to Take COVID-19 Vaccine
President Joe Biden uses the full authority of his presidency to push Federal and health care workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Making the Most of AWVs, Fall Prevention, and the 4Ms — What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility
GAPNA discusses how making the most of Medicare’s annual wellness visits, preventing falls, and focusing on the 4Ms (what matters, medication, mentation, and mobility) can improve the quality of life of older adults.
Improving Suicide Prevention Abilities for Primary Care Physicians
We examine a pair of recent studies focusing on primary care physicians and what they need to provide better service to patients struggling with their mental health. How can these physicians improve their suicide prevention tools?
Top July 2021 FDA Approvals
July 2021 FDA drug approvals include treatments for T2D in adolescents, trichomoniasis, and acne vulgaris, as well as a vaccine for pneumococcal diseases.
Aggressive Policing as a Public Health Issue
PAs, NPs, and other medical providers need to assess the health impact of high-impact policing on their patients and to advocate for change.
US Plans on COVID-19 Booster Shots as Soon as September
Americans will be able to start getting a booster of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine starting September 20, 2021.
VA Pushes for New National Standards of Practice
The standards would allow VA advanced practice practitioners to provide patient care to the full extent of their education, training, and experience regardless of state laws.
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