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It is a great profession, so I don’t blame you, honestly. In 1994, when the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants was ‘born’, there were only 49 members. By 2014, there were close to 3,000 and that number continues to increase yearly. This is a simple reflection of […]

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. With nearly 13,000 women in the United States diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, we can help offer appropriate vaccinations and screenings as health care providers. Here are the current 2012 guidelines from the American Cancer Society, American Society for Colposcopy

Women’s health evidenced-based guidelines are updated frequently by various national organizations and it can be challenging for a busy clinician to stay current. Women’s Health Guidelines include such topics as STIs, Contraception, Cervical Cancer Screening, Breast Cancer Screening and Osteoporosis Screening. Adding to the challenge of keeping

Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, which causes bone fragility and leads to a consequent increase in fracture risk. In the last 20 years, the prevention of fragility fractures has improved with the development of screening by bone

Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States, with over 80 percent of adults experiencing low back pain at some point in their lifetimes (Hoy et al., 2012). It is the most prevalent cause of job-related disability and a leading contributor

What makes a dermatoses or lesions difficult to diagnose and treat? Successful dermatology outcomes start with a basic understanding of skin anatomy, appendages, and cell function. Next comes evaluating primary and secondary morphology and distribution of lesions.  Failure to properly work up a patient can end with

The proverbial “good news, bad news” has been an issue with the newest blood thinners, that are referred to as the novel oral anticoagulation (NOACs).  There has always been concern that the positive was ease of dosing, no need for blood levels but also there was no

Corticosteroid injections (CSI) have been shown to have beneficial effects on a variety of inflammatory and painful musculoskeletal conditions. This does not mean that every patient should receive a CSI for every complaint. Research does demonstrate positive outcomes with minimal side effects for many musculoskeletal conditions commonly

Heart failure is a common condition. There are 5.8 million Americans living with heart failure. Heart failure is the leading cause of hospitalizations. As in most chronic conditions the patient has actions they can take to manage their condition at home. The goal is to decrease exacerbations