Clinical Advisor@ClinicalAdvisor

Clinical Advisor offers news, tips, opinions, and more for nurse practitioners and physician associates working in both primary and specialty care. 🩺

 New York, NY
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Joined April 2009
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#Obesity alters bone metabolism and joint loading in children, increasing the risk for musculoskeletal pain, malalignment, and fractures during growth. Read more here ⬇️ bit.ly/4xVhdxF

Orthopedic Manifestations in Children With Obesity: Evaluation and Management

Obesity alters bone metabolism and joint loading in children, increasing the risk for musculoskeletal pain, malalignment, and fractures during growth.

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Welcome to our #Medfluencer series! Check out these 10 NPs and PAs utilizing social media and their respective specialties to give informed medical, professional, and academic advice to patients and peers ⬇️ bit.ly/4yVXxKT @AAPAorg @AANP_NEWS

10 NPs and PAs Sharing Clinical and Professional Insights on TikTok

Explore the profiles of 10 nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician associates (PAs) utilizing social media and their respective specialties to give informed medical, professional, and academic advice.

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#AI has the potential to transform modern healthcare; however, without intentional and inclusive design, it risks perpetuating the #RacialDisparities already entrenched in the US healthcare system. Read more here ⬇️ bit.ly/4dRGX6F

Artificial Intelligence as a Tool to Reduce Racial Bias in Medicine: Challenges and Opportunities

Deep-seated systemic and implicit racial biases within health care education, clinical decision-making, and diagnostic practices continue to drive persistent disparities in patient outcomes for...

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#ICYMI: In one of the first rulings on AI technology use in medicine, a Washington state court ruled that patients do not have a right to access ambient #AI audio recordings from clinical visits. Read more here ⬇️ bit.ly/4xBkD8F

Court Rules Patients Cannot Access Ambient AI Clinical Recordings

A Washington state court ruled that ambient audio recordings of patient visits are exempt from patient disclosure.

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#ICYMI: Medicare will now allow NPs, PAs, and clinical nurse specialists to independently order covered, noninvasive #ColorectalCancer screening tests without physician approval. Read more here ⬇️ bit.ly/4rl5qqI @AAPAorg @AANP_NEWS

Medicare Allows APPs to Order Noninvasive Colorectal Cancer Screenings

Nurse practitioners, physician associates, and advanced practice registered nurses can now independently order noninvasive colorectal cancer screenings for Medicare patients.

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#Smartwatches and wearable devices are increasingly evaluated for their clinical utility in screening and managing #AtrialFibrillation. Read more in our latest feature here ⬇️ bit.ly/46t3qmG

Integrating Wearable Devices Like Smartwatches Into Clinical Care for Atrial Fibrillation

Smartwatches and wearable devices are increasingly evaluated for their clinical utility in screening and managing atrial fibrillation.

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Intrauterine instillation of mepivacaine minutes prior to intrauterine device (#IUD) placement reduces procedural pain and improves overall patient experience, according to a new study. Read more on the findings here ⬇️ bit.ly/4resg32
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Whether it is their first #PelvicExam or their first after a traumatizing experience, patients deserve a gentle and safe environment, said Elizabeth Kuzma, DNP, RN, FNP-BC. Read our conversation with Dr. Kuzma about conducting the pelvic exam here ⬇️ bit.ly/4ryTX7b

The Role of Trauma-Informed Care in Pelvic Examinations

A trauma-informed approach to pelvic examinations reduces patient anxiety by prioritizing autonomy, environmental adjustments, and clear communication.

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Screening #Pediatric patients for gaming disorder involves evaluating both physical symptoms, such as repetitive strain injuries, and psychosocial comorbidities, including #Anxiety and #Depression. Read more here ⬇️ bit.ly/4hquV5x @MUWedu

Evaluating Physical and Mental Health in Young Gamers

Experts outline strategies for primary care providers to differentiate between excessive video game use and gaming disorder in children and adolescents.

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A 4-year-old boy presents with a 2-week history of a pruritic facial rash. Check out this week's #DermDx here ⬇️ bit.ly/4cEDc42

DermDx: Solitary Erythematous Plaque on the Face

A 4-year-old boy with acute lymphoblastic leukemia presents with a 2-week history of a pruritic, annular facial plaque.

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A new study from researchers at @ChildrensPhila is challenging the assumption that Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) poses no health risk to infants after colonization. Read more about the findings here ⬇️ bit.ly/3Syj256
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#AtypicalAnorexia presents without low body weight, leading clinicians to frequently overlook the #EatingDisorder and miss critical screening and treatment opportunities. Read our latest feature here ⬇️ bit.ly/3Tin7dN

Addressing Systemic Gaps and Weight Bias in Atypical Anorexia

Atypical anorexia presents without low body weight, leading clinicians to frequently overlook the disorder and miss critical screening and treatment opportunities.

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Increasing evidence shows that #ObstructiveSleepApnea is more prevalent and severe in women than once thought. Read more in our latest #WomensHealth feature here ⬇️ bit.ly/4641Oja @AUG_University

Sex Disparities in Sleep Health: Underdiagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Women

Increasing evidence shows that obstructive sleep apnea is more prevalent and severe in women than once thought.

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A young woman with a history of #AnorexiaNervosa presents with progressively worsening right forefoot #Pain after increasing her outdoor running mileage. Test your knowledge with this week's #OrthoDx here ⬇️ bit.ly/4zOBDKR

OrthoDx: Forefoot Pain in Runner

A young woman with a history of anorexia nervosa presents with progressively worsening right forefoot pain after increasing her outdoor running mileage.

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Effective #AtrialFibrillation management requires rate or rhythm control, anticoagulation based on risk scores, and lifestyle changes. Read our latest #Cardiology feature here ⬇️ bit.ly/4x5TRF3 @AUG_University @MCG_AUG @WellstarHealth

Restoring the Rhythm: Atrial Fibrillation Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Effective atrial fibrillation management requires rate or rhythm control, anticoagulation based on risk scores, and lifestyle changes.

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A 45-year-old man presents with a 1-year history of a lower extremity rash that has not improved with emollient and moisturizer application. What's the diagnosis? Test your skills in this week's #DermDx here ⬇️ bit.ly/4qIaMf6

DermDx: Brown Scaly Rash on Lower Leg

A 45-year-old man presents with a 1-year history of a lower extremity rash that has not improved with emollient and moisturizer application.

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This week's #OrthoDx: A 32-year-old woman presents 2 days after injuring her left shoulder while walking her dog. Test your knowledge here ⬇️ bit.ly/4gEPRoS

OrthoDx: Left Shoulder Injury While Dog Walking

A 32-year-old woman presents 2 days after injuring her left shoulder while walking her dog.

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We sat with Melissa Glassford, DNP, to discuss clinical strategies for managing #GLP1 therapy gaps, dose titration, weight plateaus, and side effects in #Obesity. Read the conversation here ⬇️ bit.ly/45Hib51

GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy: Management, Maintenance, and Long-Term Outcomes

Melissa Glassford, DNP, discusses clinical strategies for managing GLP-1 therapy gaps, dose titration, weight plateaus, and side effects in obesity.

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Yearly diagnostic screening for #Migraine from adolescence through #Menopause can address widespread underdiagnosis and improve clinical management. Read our latest feature on migraine screening in women here ⬇️ bit.ly/4gSwo4j

Annual Migraine Screening Recommended for Women of All Ages

Yearly diagnostic screening for migraine from adolescence through menopause can address widespread underdiagnosis and improve clinical management.

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Should experienced and licensed #NursePractitioners be required to enter “pay-to-practice” agreements with physicians? A group of #lawsuits challenging these requirements argues that they are unconstitutional. Read more in this month's #LegalAdvisor ⬇️ bit.ly/4d1cWkr

Pay to Practice: Several Lawsuits Argue Restrictive Practice Agreements Are Unconstitutional

A series of lawsuits challenges state laws governing practice authority and physician supervision for nurse practitioners.

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