{"title":"Unmasking the intersection: Race, neurodiversity, and identity in clinical practice.","authors":"Carl A Frizell","doi":"10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000168","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000168","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48728,"journal":{"name":"Jaapa-Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants","volume":"38 2","pages":"15-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143025531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recognition and management of treatment-resistant depression.","authors":"Cyrus Ma, Brittany Strelow","doi":"10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000163","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000163","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common psychiatric condition that causes considerable morbidity and disability. MDD is characterized by recurrent depressive episodes that can result in loss of productivity, job insecurity, social isolation, and suicidality. Primary care providers frequently provide the initial management of MDD; however, some patients do not respond to first- or second-line treatments, a condition called treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Understanding how to accurately diagnose and manage TRD is important for clinicians.</p>","PeriodicalId":48728,"journal":{"name":"Jaapa-Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants","volume":" ","pages":"20-26"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142802851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amy Haller, Autumn Groscost, Hayley Quigley, Benjamin Reynolds
{"title":"The evolution and effect of a preceptor academy for PAs and APRNs.","authors":"Amy Haller, Autumn Groscost, Hayley Quigley, Benjamin Reynolds","doi":"10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000157","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000157","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48728,"journal":{"name":"Jaapa-Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants","volume":" ","pages":"13-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142802872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"From shadows to light.","authors":"Laura A Katers","doi":"10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000181","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48728,"journal":{"name":"Jaapa-Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants","volume":"38 1","pages":"50"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lori Felker, Kripa Dholakia, Wendy Wachter-Schutz, Mary T Rourke, Kathleen M Youse
{"title":"Seizures in a healthy 20-year-old woman.","authors":"Lori Felker, Kripa Dholakia, Wendy Wachter-Schutz, Mary T Rourke, Kathleen M Youse","doi":"10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000171","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000171","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDAR) encephalitis is the most common type of autoimmune encephalitis. The initial presentation can vary from subtle mental status changes to more severe symptoms such as seizures, coma, or death. This case report outlines the interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to diagnosing and treating a patient with anti-NMDAR autoimmune encephalitis.</p>","PeriodicalId":48728,"journal":{"name":"Jaapa-Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants","volume":"38 1","pages":"e9-e12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
James R Kilgore, Thomas Colletti, Jenna Rolfs, James A Shuler, Elyse Watkins, Jeremy M Welsh, Stephen Lewia
{"title":"Characteristics and career effect on PA graduates of a doctor of medical science program.","authors":"James R Kilgore, Thomas Colletti, Jenna Rolfs, James A Shuler, Elyse Watkins, Jeremy M Welsh, Stephen Lewia","doi":"10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000170","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000170","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study examined the characteristics and effect of a doctoral degree on career metrics of physician associate/assistant (PA) graduates.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a comparative analysis study of doctor of medical science (DMSc) program graduates. Characteristics from this survey were compared with program data and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Statistical Profile of Board Certified PAs for 2022.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Graduates self-reported that the DMSc degree was beneficial for receiving raises, promotions, and new leadership positions.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The DMSc degree was considered a positive career benefit by graduates.</p>","PeriodicalId":48728,"journal":{"name":"Jaapa-Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants","volume":" ","pages":"e16-e19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142710245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A routine sports physical or something more?","authors":"Andrew Martin, Danielle O'Laughlin","doi":"10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000158","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000158","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48728,"journal":{"name":"Jaapa-Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants","volume":"38 1","pages":"17-19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856335","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An electrolyte disturbance masquerading as a panic attack.","authors":"Anne Wildermuth, Meagan Lantz, Erin Sagers","doi":"10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000152","DOIUrl":"10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000152","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Because proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are so commonly used, their safety and potential adverse reactions often are not considered. This article describes a patient whose paresthesias and severe muscle cramps were attributed to panic attacks but actually were caused by hypocalcemia secondary to PPI-induced hypomagnesemia. This case serves as a reminder that PPIs should be used cautiously and appropriately with consideration for regular monitoring of electrolytes and vitamin B12.</p>","PeriodicalId":48728,"journal":{"name":"Jaapa-Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants","volume":"38 1","pages":"e1-e4"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856337","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Lung cancer.","authors":"Brittany Strelow","doi":"10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000080","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000080","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48728,"journal":{"name":"Jaapa-Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants","volume":"38 1","pages":"45-46"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Robynlynn Harwood, Katherine L Reinshagen, Daniel G Deschler
{"title":"What is causing this patient's loss of smell?","authors":"Robynlynn Harwood, Katherine L Reinshagen, Daniel G Deschler","doi":"10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000174","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000000000000174","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48728,"journal":{"name":"Jaapa-Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants","volume":"38 1","pages":"47-49"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142855465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}