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Long COVID and Other Medical Mysteries: What TIME Magazine Got Wrong

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022 Wes Johnson, DHSc, PA-C 0 Comments clinical medicine, long COVID, your pa can

We recently came across an article in TIME Magazine entitled “Why So Many long-COVID Patients Are Reporting Suicidal Thoughts”. Overall,

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Imposter Syndrome: An Epidemic in Medicine

June 1, 2022June 15, 2022 Ryan Creek, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C 0 Comments clinical medicine, imposter syndrome, independent practice, mental health, PA Doctorate, PA independent practice, physician assistant doctorate

You’ve probably heard of it: imposter syndrome. Perhaps you can relate, as it seems to be more common than people

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PE for PAs: Is it time?

May 4, 2022May 21, 2022 Jonathan Baird, DMSc, PA-C, ATC 3 Comments clinical medicine, doctor of medical science, PA Doctorate, physician assistant doctorate

Physical activity is often recommended to improve physical, mental, and emotional health. These benefits are needed by all age groups

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A Comparison of Ketogenic versus Plant-Based Diet and its Effects on Glucose and Insulin Response in Type 2 Diabetics

March 28, 2022May 6, 2022 Sarah Buch, DMS, PA-C 0 Comments clinical medicine, dms, doctor of medical science, PA Doctorate, physician assistant doctorate

Introduction  Although new cases of diabetes have decreased over the last decade, the overall percentage of people in the United

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What is the Rabbit Effect?

January 22, 2022March 2, 2022 The PA Doctor 1 Comment clinical medicine

The science is pretty clear–as much as we need doctors, nurses, and PAs, we need each other even more. So let’s unplug a little more often and build our kindness muscles. Let’s give the gift of our time to someone who may need a lift. Remember the rabbits.  

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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder is Not a Dental Problem

December 17, 2021May 7, 2022 Russell Singleton, DMS, PA-C 0 Comments clinical medicine, dms, dmsc, doctor of medical science, LMU, PA Doctorate, physician assistant doctorate

Future research should identify pharmacotherapeutic agents for the management of chronic nociplastic pain that are better tolerated.

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Can Physical Activity Help Prevent Burnout in First-Year Physician Assistant Students? A Proposed Research Study

December 11, 2021May 7, 2022 Shane Ryan Apperley, DMS, PA-R 1 Comment clinical medicine, dms, doctor of medical science, lincoln memorial university, LMU, original research

The researchers hypothesize that physical activity can help prevent burnout in first-year PA students. 

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How to Sleep Better Naturally and Not Be So Tired

July 16, 2021May 7, 2022 Jennifer Harrington, DMS, MHS, PA-C 0 Comments clinical medicine, sleep, your pa can

The alarm goes off. Is it that time already? Just 5 more minutes. You hit the snooze button a few

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Acne or Rosacea? Tips for Diagnosis, Treatment and Crossover

March 19, 2021May 21, 2022 Rachael Whittemore, MPAS, PA-C 0 Comments acne, clinical medicine, your pa can

Acne vulgaris and acne rosacea are two common skin conditions that affect adolescents and adults. They’re both inflammatory conditions that

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6 Things You Should Know About Lasers and the Case for Low-Level Laser Therapy

November 30, 2020May 21, 2022 Joni Collins Ricketts, DMS, PA-C, CAC 0 Comments clinical medicine

Once reserved for the operating room, lasers are finding their way into exam rooms. But what is a laser? Does low-level laser therapy actually work? Is laser therapy legitimate? Read on for the 6 things everyone should know about laser therapy.

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  1. Marcos on PE for PAs: Is it time?June 30, 2022

    Dr. Baird, I agree with your first observation in your reply, yet, I feel maybe I failed to clearly make…

  2. Jonathan Baird DMSc, PA-C, ATC on PE for PAs: Is it time?June 29, 2022

    Marcos: You make excellent points. In fact, we could delve into a whole host of subject matter that could be…

  3. The PA Doctor on Apples to Apples: Comparing Doctor of Medical Science DegreesJune 11, 2022

    We're glad to hear that, Matt, but we've not been able to get anyone to expound on that. The curriculum…

  4. Matt on Apples to Apples: Comparing Doctor of Medical Science DegreesJune 11, 2022

    University of Lynchburg does have a clinical focus as an Advanced Clinical Practice option which allows for the student to…

  5. Matt on Doctor Doesn’t Mean MD: Why Dr and MD are Not the SameJune 11, 2022

    PAs are registered and certified with an NPI number, DEA number, national certification, and state license. PAs are liable for…

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