Expectations for PA Faculty: Will a Doctorate Degree Be Necessary?
Researchers analyzed PA job postings to determine whether advanced faculty positions preferred candidates with doctorate degrees.
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Short-Term Medical Marijuana Therapy for Chronic Pain
Short-term marijuana use may be more beneficial than long-term use for patients with chronic pain.
Buprenorphine Initiation in the Emergency Department Beneficial for Opioid Withdrawal
Researchers conducted a literature search to identify whether buprenorphine initiation in the emergency department would reduce mortality rates in patients suspected of opioid withdrawal.
PAs Recommend Lifestyle Changes to Treat Hypertension
A survey found that most PAs are following JNC 8 guidance and recommending lifestyle changes as first-line treatment for their patients with hypertension.
Medication Reconciliation Training Improves Medication List Accuracy
Researchers implemented a medication reconciliation interview to improve accuracy of and adherence to medication reconciliation.
Factors Influencing Smoking Cessation Can Assist in Intervention Strategies
A survey was administered to former adult smokers in order to identify ways to more effectively target smoking cessation in current smokers.
Higher BMI Linked to Overestimation of Caloric Value in Food
A survey was conducted to assess whether BMI influences the ability of an individual to estimate the caloric value of food.
What To Expect at the 2019 American Academy of Physician Assistants Annual Meeting
The 2019 American Academy of Physician Assistants will host more than 7000 physician assistants and students at their annual meeting scheduled from May 18 to 22, 2019, in Denver, Colorado.
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