Clinical Archives

CDC, FDA, State and Local Health Departments Investigate Vaping Products

The CDC, FDA, and state and local health departments are investigating a multistate outbreak of lung injury associated with the use of e-cigarette, or vaping, products. They encourage clinicians to report possible cases to local or state health departments.

October 9, 2019

Timing Key to Rapidly Recognizing and Reporting Acute Flaccid Myelitis Cases

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) causes limb weakness, mostly in children. Prompt symptom recognition, specimen collection, and reporting to CDC are all critical to improve understanding of this complex syndrome, including its risk factors, outcomes, possible treatments, and ways to prevent it.

September 11, 2019

Kate Shand and colleagues wearing “Vaccines Cause Adults" shirts

PAs Tout Benefits of Vaccines Despite Persistent ‘Anti-Vaxxers’

Vaccines save millions of lives each year by helping control and prevent dozens of potentially deadly diseases. National Immunization Awareness Month gives providers reason to look for opportunities to clarify any misunderstandings and foster an open dialogue with patients about immunizations.

August 20, 2019

Measles Cases in the U.S. are Highest Since Measles was Eliminated in 2000

As of August 1, 2019, CDC is reporting 1172 cases of measles from 30 states. This is the greatest number of cases reported in the United States since measles was eliminated from this country in 2000.

August 14, 2019

CDC Requests PAs’ Assistance Responding to Hepatitis A Outbreaks

CDC is requesting assistance from PAs in responding to outbreaks of hepatitis A nationwide. Visits to a healthcare clinic represent an ideal opportunity to provide hepatitis A vaccination to people at highest risk of infection.

August 13, 2019

Updated Recommendations for TB Testing and Treatment for Healthcare Personnel

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association (NTCA) have released “Tuberculosis Screening, Testing, and Treatment of U.S. Health-Care Personnel: Recommendations from the National Tuberculosis Controllers Association and CDC, 2019.”

August 12, 2019

Try These Comprehensive Approaches to Treating Insomnia

Common presentations of insomnia include a decrease in sleep drive, frequent awakenings during the night, and early awakenings with difficulty returning to sleep. Expert Sharon O’Brien, MPAS, PA-C, shares insights into diagnosis and treatment of insomnia in the elderly.

July 26, 2019

Reluctant to Discuss Reimbursement? Let the Experts Help

The rules surrounding reimbursement and payment policies are changing rapidly. As healthcare delivery transforms into a value-based payment model, PAs must be aware of how they can facilitate a high-performing, patient-centered delivery model with patients at the forefront of that care model.

July 11, 2019

Top 5 Most Popular CME from AAPA 2019

Conference on Demand is now live! Video-based sessions from AAPA 2019 in Denver, Colorado are now available. Check out the top five most popular sessions, which include managing outpatient hypertension, syncope assessments, sight-threatening conditions, sepsis, and more.

June 26, 2019

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