Alex Koo, MD Bronchiolitis season is here, running from October to March timeframe. It accounts for 2.1 million outpatient visits and almost 20% of all pediatric hospitalizations annually in the US. There has also been a 75% increase in hospitalizations from the 2022-2023 season, compared to 2010-2019 seasons.1 Affecting children under age 2, viruses …
Linda Abe, APRN Influenza treatment options are always in a state of flux. Two new nasal medications have been in the news recently. The first is the nasal influenza vaccine, which is not new but will now be offered for home administration. The second is nasal epinephrine, which can be used for anaphylaxis. Both of …
Lindee Abe, APRN Negotiating nurse practitioner benefits can be a big consideration for most future employees. While salary is an important part of a compensation package, it is only one piece of the compensation package. A lower salary may initially cause applicants to decline a job offer, but it is important to investigate all the …
Kelsey Bates, APRN, FNP-C NAD infusions are an up and coming option for wellness and risk reduction. When I think about the past, present and future of “health” care in the United States, I get a little nervous. Our current “health” care model is primarily focused on “sick” care, not so much “health” care. In …
Payal Shah, PA-C “My throat hurts.” “ It hurts to swallow.” “It feels like razor blades in my throat.” We have all heard different variations of this from our patients. Sore throat, or pharyngitis, is a common complaint seen in the primary care, urgent care and emergency department setting. Differential Diagnosis Differentials of sore throat …
Lindee Abe, APRN, FNP-C, ENP-C Hypersensitivity reactions can happen to anything in the environment. Likewise, there are many potential triggers. Hypersensitivity reactions are also a common chief complaint. With this being such a common chief complaint, it is essential to be able to quickly develop a treatment plan for these patients based on the type …
