AANP Archives - Clinical Advisor

NP and PA Experts Discuss Controversy Over USDA-HHS Dietary Guidelines

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March 1, 2021

Experts debate the USDA-HHS’ decisions on sugar and alcohol intake limits in the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.

Dietary guidelines for infants, toddler, and pregnant women

Diet and Nutrition Information Center

NPs and PAs Applaud USDA Guidelines for Pregnant Women, Infants, and Toddlers

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Kristin Della Volpe

March 1, 2021

The latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans includes recommendations for every stage of life including infants and toddlers, in addition to recommendations during pregnancy and lactation.

A woman reaching for a prescription bottle in a medicine cabinet

AANP 2018 Annual Meeting

Buprenorphine Diversion Driven by Withdrawal Prevention, Abstinence Maintenance

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Hannah Dellabella

June 29, 2018

Researchers deployed a survey to individuals who had received treatment for opioid use disorder to assess their use of buprenorphine.

AANP president responds to in-flight emergency involving a licensed NP.

Practice Management Information Center

AANP President Calls for Policy Change for In-Flight Medical Emergencies

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Madeline Morr

March 15, 2018

A letter from AANP President Joyce Knestrick addresses an in-flight health emergency in which an NP was not permitted to properly treat a passenger in distress.