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Updates on the diagnosis and management of celiac disease
Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune enteropathy affecting about 1% of the population. Gluten ingestion triggers an immune response in genetically susceptible patients, resulting in intestinal and extraintestinal disease manifestations. Current recommendations for diagnosis include serology for celiac-specific antibodies to transglutaminase, endomysium, and deamidated gliadin, and IgA serology. New highly accurate point-of-care tests can efficiently screen for celiac disease and improve the diagnostic timeframe. Definitive diagnosis is most commonly made via biopsy of the small bowel showing villous atrophy. A gluten-fre...
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - May 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

A case of acquired angioedema
This article describes a patient whose recurrent angioedema was initially diagnosed as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor-induced angioedema. However, after further testing, she was diagnosed with acquired angioedema and subsequently treated with a synthetic bradykinin B2-receptor antagonist. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - May 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Cme post-test
No abstract available (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - May 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Post-Test Source Type: research

Hypogonadism in men: Updates and treatments
Hypogonadism is a clinical syndrome of testosterone deficiency that presents with nonspecific symptoms of sexual dysfunction, fatigue, and decreased strength or muscle mass. Men with obesity, diabetes, and other comorbidities are at higher risk for hypogonadism. Patients presenting with symptoms should be tested for low testosterone and treated with testosterone replacement. Testosterone therapy carries risks and must be closely monitored. Patients treated for hypogonadism may experience improvement of symptoms and quality of life. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - May 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: CME: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Diagnosis, management, and prevention of acute rheumatic fever in the United States
This article describes how to identify acute rheumatic fever and provides prompt management and prevention strategies to reduce patient risk for lifelong complications. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - May 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: CME: Cardiology Source Type: research

Calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonist therapy and migraines
This article describes the new medications. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - May 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Pharmacology Consult Source Type: research

Long-term effects of medication for opioid use disorder in children
This article discusses the neurocognitive development consequences of medicated opioid use disorder on infants and children and methods to help them reach their potential into adulthood. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - April 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Special Article Source Type: research

Loving life in medical practice
No abstract available (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - April 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Becoming a PA Source Type: research

Clinical diagnosis: No ideas but in things
No abstract available (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - April 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: The Art of Medicine Source Type: research

What is causing this patient's severe itching?
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Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - April 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: A Difficult Diagnosis Source Type: research

A shadowing program for PAs and APRNs to promote collaborative care
This article describes a shadowing program aimed at promoting collaborative care among PAs and NPs at an academic medical center. The program fostered interprofessional and interdisciplinary experiences to improve collaborative skills. Clinicians who completed the program had a significant improvement in collaborative competencies, as measured by the Interprofessional Collaboration Competency Attainment Survey. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - April 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: The Science of Healthcare Delivery Source Type: research

Postpartum depression
No abstract available (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - April 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Quick Recertification Series Source Type: research

The cardiac effects of hydroxychloroquine in immune-mediated rheumatologic diseases
This article reviews the reduction of CVD and the cardiac adverse reactions associated with hydroxychloroquine. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - April 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Pharmacology Consult Source Type: research

PAs and point-of-care ultrasound: A scoping review
Conclusions: Machine availability and insufficient POCUS training and education opportunities limit widespread clinical use of POCUS by PAs. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - April 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

Optimizing nutrition in plant-based diets
This article discusses six common beliefs about plant-based diets and reviews guidelines for plant-based eating. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - April 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Review Article Source Type: research