LARC implant dimensions
In a comment by a reader, Nexplanon implant dimensions are not 4 cm x 2 cm.
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis: A potential treatment option
This is a disease that will affect clinicians in the southwest US and eventually the entire country as climate warming progresses.
Referral to a psychiatric provider
This nurse practitioner erred by not referring this patient to a psychiatric provider.
An individualized breast cancer screening strategy for women
Creating individualized breast cancer screening strategies is the answer to minimize the morbidity and mortality of breast cancer.
Immunization in healthcare providers: Comments from our readers
Clinicians discuss the benefits of healthcare providers receiving vaccinations in order to prevent the spread of disease in the workplace.
Fired for falling asleep on the job: Our readers weigh in
Two clinicians offer their opinion on June’s Legal Advisor about a female nurse fired for falling asleep while on duty in the hospital.
Epilepsy and the ketogenic diet
The ketogenic diet increases the conversion of glutamate into glutamine into GABA, reducing neuronal excitability.
Ortho Dx case: Is it a subungual hematoma or melanoma?
Features of hematoma can often be confused with those of melanoma.
Making a case for developmental trauma disorder
Epigenetics explains the anatomy and physiology behind the central nervous system changes caused by child abuse.
Being frank on frankincense and its role in cancer prevention
Just as in nutrition, there are certified aromatherapists who can assist providers in helping their patients use essential oils safely.
The ACA: Clinicians weigh in on whether to repeal or preserve
Three health care clinicians discuss the advantages and disadvantages of repealing the Affordable Care Act and how the change would impact their practice.
The origin of AIDS and debating the Patient Zero theory
There is evidence that HIV might have spread from its origins in the US to the rest of the world.
Preventing chronic diseases with lifestyle changes
A low-carbohydrate lifestyle is an effective treatment option to prevent chronic diseases.
Working with multiple attending physicians in the emergency department
Working with a large number of attending physicians can be one of the biggest difficulties of being an advanced practice provider.
Lifestyle modifications vs pharmacologic treatment for patients with diabetes
Applying necessary lifestyle changes as well as incorporating pharmaceutical drugs will improve diabetes in patients compared to drugs alone.
Kratom and oxycodone
Kratom might be a safer alternative than oxycodone or other narcotics.
A differing opinion on the ACP’s new diabetes treatment guidelines
Pharmacotherapy and combination therapy may be a better alternative to the ACP’s diabetes treatment guidelines.
Diagnosing Lyme disease in the early clinical stages
Early Lyme disease is a clinical diagnosis, and a negative blood test does not completely rule out the possibility of Lyme disease.
Sexual orientation, gender identity, and LGBT health care
LGBT practice management includes routine cancer screening in accordance with current guidelines.
Suboxone and methadone—our readers weigh in on the pros and cons
Research has shown that use of suboxone and methadone, in conjunction with counseling, can be effective addiction treatment.
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