Top stories in health and medicine, March 14, 2014

From MedPage Today: The Role of NPs and PAs. What role should NPs and PAs play in a 21st century medical model? Patches Fail Smoking Test in Pregnancy. Nicotine patches were no better at increasing smoking cessation during pregnancy than a placebo. Diabetes in Pregnancy a Risk Factor for CVD. A history of gestational diabetes may be a marker for early atherosclerosis, even in women who were not obese before pregnancy and have not gone on to develop diabetes or metabolic syndrome after giving birth. Allergies May Explain Post-Op Knee Pain. Pain that persists after a successful joint replacement operation might be due to allergic reaction to components of the implant. Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
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