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An unusual case of bilateral anterior opercular syndrome from a neuro-rehabilitation perspective
Management trends for postcatheterization femoral artery pseudoaneurysms

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Health of asylum-seeking immigrants: Providing medical care from a volunteer's perspective

Lopez-Murray, Elizabeth

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Journal of the American Academy of PAs. 32(8):13-14, August 2019.

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Using pharmacogenetics in primary care

Murfin, Melissa

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Journal of the American Academy of PAs. 32(8):17-21, August 2019.

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Recognizing autism spectrum disorder

Bartolotta, Theresa; Rizzolo, Denise

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Journal of the American Academy of PAs. 32(8):22-26, August 2019.

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Journal of the American Academy of PAs. 32(8):27, August 2019.

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Negative-pressure pulmonary edema after laparoscopic appendectomy

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Journal of the American Academy of PAs. 32(8):28-30, August 2019.

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Evaluating and managing acetabular dysplasia in adolescents and young adults

Breidel, Kaitlin E.; Coobs, Benjamin R.

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Journal of the American Academy of PAs. 32(8):32-37, August 2019.

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A simple guidewire and angiocatheter technique for urinary catheter placement

Luangkhot, Robert; Cheng, Einstein; Yuan, Meilong; More

Luangkhot, Robert; Cheng, Einstein; Yuan, Meilong; Rashidzada, Mariam; Chen, Yi; Yakubov, Yevgeniy; Babayev, Jonathan; Franco, Elizabeth; Prithiani, Rinku Less

Journal of the American Academy of PAs. 32(8):39-42, August 2019.

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Using point-of-care ultrasound: Shock

Breunig, Michael; Kashiwagi, Deanne

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Journal of the American Academy of PAs. 32(8):43-48, August 2019.

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Lumbar spinal stenosis

Andaloro, Alicia

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Journal of the American Academy of PAs. 32(8):49-50, August 2019.

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Updated management for patients with cardiovascular disease and diabetes

Dugan, Joy; Butts, Amy; Collins, Billy St. John; More

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Journal of the American Academy of PAs. 32(8):51-53, August 2019.

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A Difficult Diagnosis

What is this patient's cardiac rhythm?

Schwinghammer, Andrea J.; Kassop, David

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Journal of the American Academy of PAs. 32(8):54-56, August 2019.

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Partnering with a parent

Maurer, Brian T.

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Journal of the American Academy of PAs. 32(8):58, August 2019.

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Journal of the American Academy of PAs. 32(8):1, August 2019.

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August 2019: Pharmacogenetics, autism spectrum disorder, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and lumbar spinal stenosis

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Journal of the American Academy of PAs August 2019, Volume 32, Issue 8;

Hosts Adrian Banning and Kris Maday discuss articles on using pharmacogenetics and on recognizing autism spectrum disorder. Plus, our hosts give us an update on the intersection between diabetes and cardiovascular disease and provide a quick review of lumbar spinal stenosis.

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In 2019, it is increasingly likely that legislation will be introduced in several states across the country to adopt one or more elements of optimal team practice (OTP). This will mark tremendous progress toward achieving the vision for the PA profession set forth by the American Academy of PAs' (AAPA's) House of Delegates in May 2017. Continue reading.

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The leadless pacemaker An innovative design to enhance pacemaking capabilities

What is this painful medial foot bump in a child?

Killer amoebas Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in a changing climate

An unusual case of bilateral anterior opercular syndrome from a neuro-rehabilitation perspective

Management trends for postcatheterization femoral artery pseudoaneurysms

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Pediatrics