Lindee Abe, APRN Gonorrhea is typically an easy to treat diagnosis in medicine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issues new guidelines for gonorrhea treatment. It requires a single dose of ceftriaxone in clinic (unless there is an allergy to cephalosporins). We should treat Gonorrhea if there is a known or suspected exposure … Read more
I was going to start this blog post on intestinal permeability with a patient scenario but decided against it. Because there are SO many different diseases and conditions that research has shown link back to increased intestinal permeability, I couldn’t choose one to start with. The following are just a few of the known conditions … Read more
Payal Shah, PA-C While studying for my CAQ, I learned many different things. Some while sitting down and answering review questions, others while actually on shift from my peers, attendings and consultants. I can discuss a plethora of information about everything I have learned, but I think the three most relevant things are: 1) Treat … Read more
Melanie Jones, PA-C Diverticulitis is an infection and/or inflammation in diverticula (small pouches) that occurs in the digestive tract, specifically the colon. In fact, there are more than 200,000 cases per year in the United States. Diverticulitis is the third leading cause of gastrointestinal complaints. Some patients may require inpatient treatment for severe pain or … Read more
Josh Nowocin, PA-C Performing a thorough abdominal examination is a core skill every advanced practice provider should know. This exam plays a key role in determining a patients gastrointestinal and/or genitourinary pathology. It can also provide insight into other anatomical abnormalities. A detailed and thorough abdominal exam also decreases the need for radiologic testing. It … Read more
Kelsey Bates, APRN What we have witnessed over the last years with the COVID-19 pandemic has been gut wrenching. It’s rough enough to have the coronavirus! Post-viral problems can make things even worse. One particular post-COVID issue I’d like to focus on is telogen effluvium, or post-Covid 19 hair loss. What is telogen effluvium? Teleogen … Read more
