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Albuterol: Still first-line in rescue therapy?
Albuterol has been a cornerstone of asthma treatment for several decades, but evidence suggests that it may be overused at the expense of more efficacious treatment. Albuterol may not even be appropriate for sole first-line rescue medication in some patients. Inflammatory mechanisms have been shown to play a role early in the course of developing bronchospasm, suggesting that inhaled corticosteroids should be included as part of initial rescue treatment. Newer biologics target inflammatory cytokine pathways, which may be needed in patients with moderate to severe disease. Evidence-based recommendations for the management o...
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - September 27, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Pharmacology Consult Source Type: research

Stepping into the void: EMPAs in frontier EDs
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Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - September 27, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Commentary Source Type: research

PAs go beyond for their patients while improving access to care
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Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - September 27, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: From the AAPA Source Type: research

“Show me something”
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Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - September 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Mindful Practice Source Type: research

The language of medicine
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Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - September 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: The Art of Medicine Source Type: research

What is causing this teen's abdominal pain and weight loss?
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Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - September 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: A Difficult Diagnosis Source Type: research

PAs in Puerto Rico: How: asociados médicos: are persevering through restrictive practice laws
This article reviews the current status of certified PAs in Puerto Rico and what steps are being taken to establish the profession to ultimately improve health outcomes and expand access to care throughout the island. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - September 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Global Insights Source Type: research

Osteomyelitis
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Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - September 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Quick Recertification Series Source Type: research

Pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland
Salivary gland tumors are rare, accounting for 6% to 8% of head and neck tumors. Detecting them in primary care is important so that adequate treatment can be provided. This case report describes a 58-year-old woman whose unilateral pulsatile tinnitus and ear fullness led to the diagnosis of a salivary gland tumor, specifically a pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid gland. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - September 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Diagnostic Imaging Review Source Type: research

Dapagliflozin for patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction
The CDC estimates that national costs related to heart failure exceed $30 billion annually. Clinicians and researchers continue to aggressively pursue measures aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality among the 6.5 million adults affected by the disease. Dapagliflozin recently emerged as a promising FDA-approved therapy for patients with systolic heart failure, more commonly referred to as heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - September 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Special Article Source Type: research

Job attributes valued by physicians, PAs, and NPs: A cross-sectional survey
Conclusions: Clinicians similarly rated many factors as important. A better understanding of the tradeoffs clinicians are willing to make between these factors when making a job choice is critical to increase the attractiveness of rural positions. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - September 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Brief Research Report Source Type: research

Seven facts you need to know about continuous glucose monitors
This article reviews seven facets of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs): how they work, advantages for patients and clinicians, device limitations, effect on outcomes in patients with diabetes, who should be prescribed these devices, their cost, and their accuracy. Four major CGMs marketed today are compared: Abbott's FreeStyle Libre, Medtronic's Guardian, Dexcom's G6, and Senseonic's Eversense. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - September 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Facial dermatitis in a healthy 9-year-old boy
This case report describes a boy who presented to the hospital with worsening facial rash and fevers. He had previously been prescribed mometasone cream for rosacea, which his mother applied daily for about 45 days. After a biopsy was performed, he was diagnosed with acneiform dermatitis likely secondary to topical corticosteroid use complicated by demodex folliculitis and a superimposed bacterial infection. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - September 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
This article describes an ED visit and hospital course for a 3-year-old girl with headaches and fatigue who was diagnosed with and treated for ADEM. (Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants)
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - September 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Cme post-test
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Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - September 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Post-Test Source Type: research