- Home
- Your Messages
-
Smartest Doc
Daily Quiz CompetitionTest your clinical knowledge against other physicians in the USA by taking our FREE daily quiz!
New! PHYSICIAN REVIEW
Thousands of questions to assess your knowledge and aid exam prep!
- Physician Jobs (2649)
- More
- Other Specialty
Physician Assistant News & Articles
The Medical Editors at MDLinx.com diligently work around the clock to provide the most current Physician Assistant medical news articles from over 2,000 peer-reviewed clinical journals. Our coverage includes over 32 specialties and 800 subspecialties, perfect for the multidisciplinary practice of today’s PAs. Topics include: everything from Anesthesiology to Women’s Health, plus Economics of Medicine, Popular Press, Teaching Hospital News, and much more. In less than 5 minutes a day, Physician Assistants can be updated with the latest published information from thousands of journals after consulting just one resource.
Read on to find exclusive content highly recommended by our Senior Editor, D. Scott Cunningham, MD, PhD, along with clinical pearls from the Smartest Doc , a daily quiz competition now available in 10 specialties.
Join MDLinx today to learn more about upcoming PA conferences and CME opportunities for Physician Assistants, search PA job listings, receive daily newsletters and earn extra cash by participating in Market Research studies.
Your Unread Messages in Physician Assistant
See All >> Messages include industry-sponsored communications and special communications from MDLinxArticles
Latest (446) Full Text Articles (11656)121 What determines patient preferences for treating low risk basal cell carcinoma when comparing surgery vs imiquimod? A discrete choice experiment survey from the SINS trial Full Text BMC Dermatology, October 5, 2012 Clinical Article
122 The effect of a dietary supplement (N-oleyl-phosphatidyl-ethanolamine and epigallocatechin gallate) on dietary compliance and body fat loss in adults who are overweight: A double-blind, randomized control trial Full Text Lipids in Health and Disease, October 5, 2012 Clinical Article
123 Lack of association between four SNPs in the SLC22A3-LPAL2-LPA gene cluster and coronary artery disease in a Chinese Han population: a case control study Full Text Lipids in Health and Disease, October 5, 2012
124 Aetiological agents of cerebrospinal meningitis: a retrospective study from a teaching hospital in Ghana Full Text Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials, October 5, 2012
125 Associations Between Displayed Alcohol References on Facebook and Problem Drinking Among College Students Full Text Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, October 5, 2012 Original Publication Date: October 4, 2011
126 A qualitative study among HIV-sero-discordant couples on ART in rural Uganda Full Text BMC Public Health, October 5, 2012
127 Macrophages and their relevance in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type I infection Full Text Retrovirology, October 5, 2012
128 Coffee and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A Possible Preventive Role Full Text American Journal of Epidemiology, October 5, 2012 Original Publication Date: October 4, 2011
129 Perceived Stress, Behavior, and Body Mass Index Among Adults Participating in a Worksite Obesity Prevention Program, Seattle, 2005-2007 Full Text Preventing Chronic Disease, October 5, 2012 Clinical Article
130 Demographic determinants of survival in osteosarcoma Full Text Annals, Academy of Medicine, Singapore, October 5, 2012
131 Cardiovascular risk management in patients with coronary heart disease in primary care: variation across countries and practices. an observational study based on quality indicators Full Text BMC Family Practice, October 5, 2012
132 Deaths from Symptomatically Identifiable Furious Rabies in India: A Nationally Representative Mortality Survey Full Text PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, October 5, 2012
133 Schistosomiasis, Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis, and Sociodemographic Factors Influence Quality of Life of Adults in Côte d'Ivoire Full Text PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, October 5, 2012
134 A randomized crossover study comparing tafluprost 0.005% with travoprost 0.004% in patients with normal-tension glaucoma Full Text Clinical Ophthalmology, October 5, 2012 Clinical Article
135 New possibility of traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine as treatment for behavioral and psychiatric symptoms in dementia Full Text Clinical Interventions in Aging, October 5, 2012
136 Use of amplified Mycobacterium tuberculosis direct test (Gen-probe Inc., San Diego, CA, USA) in the diagnosis of tubercular synovitis and early arthritis of knee joint Full Text Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, October 5, 2012 Clinical Article
137 Evidence of Microbial Translocation Associated with Perturbations in T Cell and Antigen-Presenting Cell Homeostasis in Hookworm Infections Full Text PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, October 5, 2012
138 Diabetes prevalence and metabolic risk profile in an unselected population visiting pharmacies in Switzerland Full Text Vascular Health and Risk Management, October 5, 2012
139 The susceptibility of five African Anopheles species to Anabaena PCC 7120 expressing Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis mosquitocidal cry genes Full Text Parasites & Vectors, October 5, 2012
140 Biomechanical stability of a supra-acetabular pedicle screw Internal Fixation device (INFIX) vs External Fixation and plates for vertically unstable pelvic fractures Full Text Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, October 5, 2012
Clinical Pearls in Physician Assistant
- Smoking increases the risk of both acute myocardial infarction and unstable angina pectoris more than alcohol consumption and physical activity, independent of family history
- Rectal bleeding, anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia, weight loss, nocturnal symptoms, and family history of sprue, colorectal cancer, or inflammatory bowel disorder are alarm signals in patients with suspected irritable bowel syndrome.
- Psychological interventions to promote adjustment in children with CHD benefit family functioning
Highlights in Physician Assistant
Statins do not increase risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women
In a study headed by researchers at Wayne State University involving 119,726 postmenopausal women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative, there were 1099 incident cases of malignant melanoma over an average follow-up of 11.6 y. At the time of enrollment, 7.4% of the participants used statins. The annualized rate of malignant melanoma in the statin users and non-users was 0.09% (HR=1.14). Thus, statin use does not increase the risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women.
Read the article summarySimple, safe, effective, low-cost treatment for cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome
A phase III trial conducted at the University of Cagliari showed that either of two regimens were effective in the treatment of cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome (CACS). Sixty patients were randomized to receive one of the following treatment interventions for 4 months: 1) L-carnitine (4 g/d) + celecoxib (300 mg/d); or 2) L-carnitine + celecoxib + megestrol acetate (320 mg/d). All patients also received polyphenols (300 mg/d), lipoic acid (300 mg/d), carbocysteine (2.7 g/d), and vitamins A, C, and E. Lean body mass (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and L3 computed tomography) and physical activity (6-min walk test) increased in both groups.
Read the article summaryHPA axis, metabolic impairment, and pediatric obesity
As published in BMC Medicine, elevated ACTH levels are associated with hypertriglyceridemia and hyperglycemia, and elevated cortisol levels are associated with hypertension and high LDL-C in obese children and adolescents (n=450).
Read the article summaryMost Popular Physician Assistant Articles
Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 A novel therapeutic strategy for chylous ascites after gynecological cancer surgery: a continuous low-pressure drainage system Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, April 19, 2013
2 Use of Vitamin D in Various Disorders The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, March 27, 2013 Review Article
3 Pertuzumab, trastuzumab, and docetaxel for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (CLEOPATRA study): overall survival results from a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 study The Lancet Oncology, April 18, 2013
4 The Global Cardiovascular Risk Transition Circulation, April 10, 2013
5 Iron deficiency in chronic heart failure: An international pooled analysis American Heart Journal, April 1, 2013
6 Long term follow-up of survivors of childhood cancer: summary of updated SIGN guidance British Medical Journal, April 9, 2013 Clinical Guideline
7 Leukaemia update. Part 1: diagnosis and management British Medical Journal, April 9, 2013 Review Article
8 Use of Glucocorticoids and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism: A Nationwide Population-Based Case-Control Study JAMA Internal Medicine, April 2, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
9 α-fetoprotein levels after interferon therapy and risk of hepatocarcinogenesis in chronic hepatitis C Hepatology, April 25, 2013
10 Usefulness of Albuminuria as a Prognostic Indicator in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure Secondary to Ischemic or Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy The American Journal of Cardiology, April 9, 2013
11 Malignant change in seborrhoeic keratoses in a region with high solar ultraviolet levels Australasian Journal of Dermatology, April 11, 2013
12 National Autism Awareness Month - study of the day: Understanding sex bias in autism spectrum disorder Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, April 12, 2013
13 Meta-Analysis of Impact of Different Types and Doses of Statins on New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus The American Journal of Cardiology, April 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article
14 Reduced LIMK2 expression in colorectal cancer reflects its role in limiting stem cell proliferation Gut, April 23, 2013 Review Article
15 Association Between Total Duration of Breastfeeding and Iron Deficiency Pediatrics, April 16, 2013
16
Interpreting an isolated raised serum alkaline phosphatase level in an asymptomatic patient
British Medical Journal, April 9, 2013
Exclusive Author Commentary
17 Self-management programmes for people post stroke: a systematic review Clinical Rehabilitation, April 18, 2013
18 Global Assessment of Resistance to Neuraminidase Inhibitors, 2008-2011: The Influenza Resistance Information Study (IRIS) Clinical Infectious Diseases, April 10, 2013
19 Status of Cardiovascular Health in US Adolescents Circulation, April 10, 2013
20 Effects of Intraduodenal Glutamine on Incretin Hormone and Insulin Release, the Glycemic Response to an Intraduodenal Glucose Infusion, and Antropyloroduodenal Motility in Health and Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes Care, April 8, 2013 Review Article
Indexed Journals in Physician Assistant: Advance for Physicians Assistants, American Family Physician more
Other Topics in Physician Assistant
Register now to view all the MDLinx contents (FREE)!
- Stay current on the latest literature, research and clinical news
- Get special communications and offers from MDLinx and our sponsors
- Receive invitations to paid market research
Login
Stay current - Media Tool
♦ Subscribe to our free RSS feeds:
Get the latest news in your specialty automatically added to your newsreader or your personal My Yahoo!, Google, My MSN or My AOL page. Learn More ♦
♦ Follow Us on Twitter
Twitter is a rich source of instantly updated information. Join today and follow @MDLinx to start receiving tweets. Learn More ♦
Close
Physician Assistant Jobs
@MDLinx Career Center
View the full listing of physician jobs