Lindee Abe, APRN COVID-19 updates are a constantly evolving topic in medicine since the beginning of the pandemic. We have been building the plane while flying it since it first started. Thankfully, we now understand the disease process better and also how to treat it effectively. There have been many changes to treatment options. With …
Lindee Abe, APRN Consulting another healthcare professional was not taught in school when I went to school for my FNP. It was something that I learned during clinical rotations and later in clinical practice. Since this topic is not routinely covered in any textbook, it is a great topic to address in this forum. I’m …
Lindee Abe, APRN Dysuria is a frequent patient presentation across all settings. While this seems straightforward, providers should consider all the potential causes of dysuria when this patient presents to see them. Suppose we fail to think through possible diagnoses and go for the most straightforward without considering other possibilities. In that case, we can …
Lindee Abe, APRN Imposter Syndrome causes real feelings of anxiety. Mental health has recently become a focus for healthcare providers. It is essential for us to take care of ourselves to take care of patients. The pandemic had a huge impact on our mental health. One area that existed before the pandemic and will continue …
Payal Shah, PA-C “I fell down 2 stairs and twisted my ankle”. “I was playing soccer and I hit the ball wrong and know my ankle hurts”. Ankle pain is a very common complaint seen in primary care offices, but more often in urgent cares and emergency departments. As with any other chief complaint, the …
Rob Beatty, MD FACEP The tibial plateau is the upper part of the tibia (shinbone), which forms a joint with the femur (thighbone), also along with the patella to form the knee joint. Fractures to the tibial plateau are common injuries that can occur from high-impact accidents such as motor vehicle accidents, falls from a …
