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Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to PhysicianJobsNationwide.com	09/02/10
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Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to TechJobsNationwide.com	09/02/10
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Transitioning Cardiac Patients From Pediatric to Adult Care	09/02/10
Focus on Children's Health on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Jennifer Shu, MD Guest Michael McConnell, MD Once mostly a condition of childhood, our patients with congenital heart disease are now living well into adulthood: nearly two million American children and adults are living with a congenital heart defect.

Lipid Management and Systemic Approaches to Patient Care	09/02/10
Lipid Luminations on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Alan S. Brown, MD Guest Ann Liebeskind, MD Dr. Ann Liebeskind, the clinical program director of Heart and Vascular Services at Affinity Health System's St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, Wisconsin, joins host Dr. Alan Brown at the National Lipid Association's 2010 meeting in Chicago.

The Link Between Childhood Sleep Disorders and Obesity	09/02/10
Focus on Children's Health on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Jerome Lisk, MD Guest Sally Ward, MD Dr. Sally Ward, who heads the division of pediatric pulmonology and is the medical director of the sleep laboratory at Los Angeles's Children's Hospital, talks to host Dr. Jerome Lisk about the physiological changes in children who experience sleep apnea and other sleep problems.

An Important Message for All NPs and PAs	09/02/10
Barb Cole, MS, CRNP Nurse Practitioner Barb is disgusted that all of a sudden, with passage of the health care bill that no one took the time to read prior to voting in, medicare is coming down on medical equipment providers.

Nontraditional Roles and How to Find Them- Part ll: A Physician Assistant Discusses Job Situations	09/02/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Bob discusses different job situations.

Are We On the Same Page? A Nurse Practitioner Discusses a Patient's Last Wish	09/01/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Making sure that we understand a patient’s last wishes is essential in end-of-life treatment. The tough part is making sure everyone is on the same page.

A Move NPs and PAs Must Make	09/01/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave asks PAs and NPs to consider some bold action to help us all understand each other better.

If Disney Ran Your Hospital: A Must-Read Book Written by an Occupational Therapist	09/01/10
Iris Kimberg MS PT, OTR Director, NY Therapy Guide Taking Care of Business Column to be published by OT Advance Sept 13, 2010.

Asana Analysis: Thread the Needle: How Physical Therapists Can Incorporate this Yoga Pose Into Practice	09/01/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist Lisa discusses the Thread the Needle yoga pose.

Acute Abdomen- Part lV: Information for Physican Assistants and Nurse Practitioners	09/01/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Bob continues to discuss the Acute Abdomen.

History vs. Technology - How a Physical Therapist can make a Proper Diagnosis	09/01/10
Matthew Goodemote MPT, Dip MDT Founder and Owner, Community Physical Therapy & Wellness Matthew discusses the truth about back pain and getting better.

Nurse Practitioners 101: How They Meet the Nation's Healthcare Needs	08/30/10
Partners in Practice on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Dr. Elayne DeSimone, PhD Nurse practitioners play a critical role in American healthcare.

Short and Long Term Effects of Reform on the Healthcare Market

08/30/10

Your Career in Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio
Hosted by Tim Rush, Founder and President of HealthJobsNationwide.com
Guest Phil Miller, Vice President of Communications for Merritt Hawkins & Associates,
We all know that healthcare reform may change the way healthcare professionals practice medicine, but how might reform also change the way in which we either find employment or staff our facilities?

Metformin and B-12 Deficiency- A New Issue to Contemplate	08/30/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Bob discusses Metformin and B-12 Deficiency.

Part II: Leadership vs. Management	08/26/10
Swen L Mikesell Health Care Administrator One of the biggest problems we have in not only health care, but in business in general, is the lack of leadership.

The Acute Abdomen III: Information for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners	08/26/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Much has been written on the acute abdomen, but Bob would like to add clarity, simplicity and some statistics that are extremely relevant

Addressing the Psychiatrist Shortage	08/26/10
Clinician's Roundtable on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Bruce Japsen, Healthcare Business Reporter Guest Daniel Carlat, MD Is there a psychiatrist in the house?

John W. Kirklin, MD Award History: Award for Professional Excellence Given to PAs	08/26/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant The John W. Kirklin, MD award for Professional Excellence is given to practicing surgical physician assistants, physician assistants or other individuals who have helped promote the surgical physician assistant and is given out only if there is a deserving recipient.

The Physician/Journalist In a Disaster: Ethics and Objectivity	08/26/10
Second Opinion LIVE on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Michael Greenberg, MD and Matthew Birnholz, MD Guest Sanjay Gupta, MD CNN's chief medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, discusses the challenges in balancing the roles of physician and journalist, with host Dr. Matt Birnholz.

Medical Journalism and Activism	08/26/10
Inspireed to Act on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Martin Samuels, MD Guest Marcia Angell, MD, MACP Dr. Marcia Angell moved into the field of medical journalism from a career in pathology.

The Lost Generation of Cancer Patients	08/26/10
Focus on Children's Health on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Jerome Lisk, MD Guest David Freyer, DO, MS The National Cancer Institute defines the 'lost generation' of cancer patients as adolescent and young adult patients 15 to 39 years of age.

A PT’s HEP: Not only can it provide relief but can it save a life?	08/26/10
Harrison Vaughan, PT, DPT, Cert. SMT Physical Therapist How can physical therapists be a lead role in prevention of the above through general physical activity?

Three Strikes, and You’re OUT: A Nurse Practitioner Feels Patient Entitlement is Increasing	08/26/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner The amount of patient entitlement is increasing...but don’t tick me off by being abusive to my staff…

Rest In Peace Jamal: Honoring a Soldier Killed in Iraq That Wanted To Be a PA	08/26/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave honors Jamal Rhett who was killed in Iraq and wanted to become a PA someday.

Healing vs. Getting Better:A Physical Therapist Discusses the Difference	08/24/10
Matthew Goodemote MPT, Dip MDT Founder and Owner, Community Physical Therapy & Wellness Healing is NOT always associated with pain, and healing does NOT always mean your pain will decrease.

Trends in Healthcare Staffing	08/23/10
Your Career in Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shane Jackson, Vice President of Jackson Healthcare Guest Tony Gregoire, Senior Research Analyst at Staffing Industry Analysts We all know that the way medicine is practiced changes everyday, but how do the changes affect the overall trends in healthcare staffing?

Medical Assistants: Ghana's Solution to Physician Assistants	08/23/10
Partners in Practice on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Lisa Dandrea Lenell, MPAS, PA-C Guest Emmanuel Teye Adjase, MD The Rural Health Training School in Kintampo, Ghana, was established in 1969 by the Ministry of Health.

The Correlation Between Diabetes, Weight, and Alzheimer's Disease	08/23/10
Partners in Practice on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Susan Scanland, MSN, CRNP, GNP-BC How can we limit the risk of Alzheimer's disease?

The Growing Link Between Low Vitamin D Levels and Vaginitis: A Nurse Practitioner Discusses the Link	08/22/10
R. Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP-BC, FAANP Family Nurse Practitioner/ Consultant Mimi discusses the link between low Vitamin D and Vaginitis.

The Acute Abdomen- Part ll: Information for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners	08/19/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Much has been written on the acute abdomen, but Bob would like to add clarity, simplicity and some statistics that are extremely relevant

Linking Air Pollution and Heart Disease	08/19/10
Heart Matters on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest Sidney Smith Jr., MD New evidence strengthens the link between air pollution and heart disease

Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease	08/19/10
Lipid Luminations on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Alan S. Brown, MD Guest Wahida Karmally, PH, RD, CDE, CLS You can't follow your patients to the supermarket or sit down with them at the dinner table.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to PhysicianJobsNationwide.com	08/19/10
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 50,000 physicians nationwide, please contact Nicole D'Aiuto at ndaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

Maintaining Professionalism With Pediatric Patients & Their Families	08/19/10
Focus on Children's Health on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest Andrea Asnes, MD, MSW Although young patients and their families may present with troublesome behaviors or unrealistic expectations, it is the pediatric practitioner's responsibility to uphold the principles of professionalism and steer the doctor-patient encounter toward its best outcome

Pets, Culture Change and Compassion in Long-Term Care	08/19/10
Advances in Long Term Care Medicine on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest David Dosa, MD, MPH Long-term care facilities that include pets as residents are finding that fuzzy friends offer not only companionship to their human residents, but also comfort at the end of life.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to HealthAdministrationNationwide.com	08/19/10
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 60,000 Health Administration professionals, please contact Nicole D'Aiuto at ndaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to NurseJobsNationwide.com	08/19/10
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 75,000 nursing professionals, please contact Nicole D'Aiuto at ndaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to PharmacyJobsNationwide.com	08/19/10
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Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to TechJobsNationwide.com	08/19/10
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Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to TherapyJobsNationwide.com	08/19/10
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C1-2 Dysfunction in CGH: From Evaluation to Treatment Part 3 of 3	08/18/10
Harrison Vaughan, PT, DPT, Cert. SMT Physical Therapist Therapeutic exercises for treatment of C1-2 dysfunction can be vast and include a multitude of disciplines ranging from strengthening, neuromuscular re-education/ re-training, postural education, stretching, etc.

Green Slime is Delicious:A Physical Therapist Shares Her Daily Green Smoothie Recipe	08/18/10
Elizabeth Polis Physical Therapist Elizabthe shares her daily green smoothie recipe.

Opportunities for Physicians Seeking Non-Clinical Jobs	08/16/10
Your Career in Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Tim Rush, Founder and President of HealthJobsNationwide.com Guest Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Why do MD's seek non-clinical jobs, and what opportunities can they expect to find?

Non Traditional Roles and How to find them: A Physician Assistant Discusses the Increase in Job Sites	08/16/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant AdvancedPracticeJobs.com has demonstrated to the NP and the PA community that they are among the better sites to visit when looking for a new position.

Malpractice Insurance and Professional Liability	08/13/10
Your Career in Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shane Jackson VP of Jackson Healthcare Guest William F. Galtney, Jr.,chairman of Galtney Enterprises, Cedar Equities, Oxford Insurance Services, and Gessner Holdings, LLC. Nobody likes to think about liability insurance, but it's a topic that every medical professional needs to understand.

Dietary Energy Density, Energy Intake & Managing Obesity and Diabetes	08/12/10
Diabetes Discourse on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Barbara Rolls, PhD . Current studies are reflecting the relationship between dietary energy density and energy intake in the management of the obese and patients with diabetes.

Child Abuse: Detection and Reporting	08/12/10
Clinicians Roundtable on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shira Johnson, MD Guest Walter Lambert, MD . Dr Shira Johnson interviews Dr. Walter Lambert, who has been the medical director of the Child Protection Team at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital since 1988

Aligning Incentives: Matching Goals to Achieve Better Quality of Care	08/12/10
Optimizing Outcomes in Chronic Care on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by William Anderson, PharmD, MBA Guest Christopher Stanley, MD, MBA . How can we align incentives among all healthcare stakeholders to encourage high-quality care, better outcomes and lower overall healthcare costs, ultimately leading to a more efficient healthcare system?

It’s Really Quite Simple—Nothing is Simple in Medicine: A Physician Assistant Explains the Importance of Trust	08/12/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Perhaps one of the secrets to our longevity is both honesty and communication.

The Subtleties of the Acute Abdomen: Information for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners	08/12/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Much has been written on the acute abdomen, but Bob would like to add clarity, simplicity and some statistics that are extremely relevant

The Most Common Pediatric Cancer: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia	08/11/10
Focus on Children's Health on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Guest Stephen Hunger, MD . What is the presentation of pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and how old are these children?

Strategies to Prevent and Manage Heart Failure	08/11/10
Advances in Long Term Care Medicine on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest Hosam Kamel, MD, MPH, CMD . Heart failure is a common reason for hospitalization among older adults and long-term care patients

Leadership vs Management	08/11/10
Swen L Mikesell Health Care Administration One of the biggest problems we have in not only health care, but in business in general, is the lack of leadership.

How Do You Get the Job Every New Grad Wants? Advice from a Veteran Nurse	08/11/10
Kim Rogelstad, RN Registered Nurse In this tough economy finding your first nursing job can be frustrating and disheartening.

All Things in Moderation: Small Lifestyle Changes for Cardiovascular Health	08/11/10
Heart Matters on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest Stephen Kopecky, MD . Drastic lifestyle changes can seem daunting to patients and physicians alike.

Medicare 101 for PAs: Understanding Billing	08/11/10
Partners in Practice on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Lisa Dandrea Lenell, MPAS, PA-C Guest Michael Powe, Vice President of AAPA Medicare and physician assistants both entered the healthcare field in the 1960s, but despite their similar ages, physician assistants don't always understand Medicare.

Asana Analysis: Sage Twist/Marichi III: How Physical Therapists Can Incorporate this Yoga Pose Into Practice	08/11/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist Lisa discusses the Sage Twist/Marichi III yoga pose.

Prove It: A Physician Assistant Calls on NPs and PAs to Hold People Accountable	08/11/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave calls on both NPs and PAs to hold people accountable for their words.

Urinary Incontinence: A Common Issue Commonly Left Untreated: A Physical Therapist Discusses the Several Types of Incontinence	08/09/10
Erin Baird, PT, DPT, BCB-PMD Physical Therapist It is reported that 1 in 4 people will develop some type of incontinence throughout their lifespan.

Prescription Stimulant Abuse in Young Patients	08/05/10
Focus on Children's Health on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Michael Benson, MD Guest Jennifer Christner, MD .Patients requesting early prescription refills, reporting lost medication, and other deviations from a standard dosing regimen are certainly worth noting.

Health Care Business 101 & Then Some	08/05/10
Clinician's Roundtable on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Bruce Japsen, Chicago Tribune Reporter Guest Wright Pinson, MD Healthcare reform may bring more medical care services to patients, which means more and complex business for the nation's physicians.

Implanting the First Artificial Heart	08/05/10
Inspired to Act on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Martin Samuels, MD Guest Denton Cooley, MD In April, 1969, the first artificial heart was implanted as a bridge until a human heart could be implanted.

The Clinically Broken Heart: Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy	08/05/10
Heart Matters on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest Scott Sharkey, MD Takotsubo, or stress-induced cardiomyopathy (also known as 'broken heart syndrome'), was first recognized in Japan in the 1990s.

What Patients Want to Know About Vaccine Safety	08/05/10
Focus on Children's Health on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Jennifer Shu, MD Guest Martin Myers, MD Patients are increasingly seeking accurate information about vaccine safety.

The Age of Accountability: A Physical Therapist's Take on Health and Wellness	08/05/10
Elizabeth Polis Physical Therapist Make each day count, and take the small steps.

Exercises for Axial Pain That Could Cause More Harm Than Good: A Physical Therapist Discusses Typical Therapeutic Exercises	08/04/10
Harrison Vaughan, PT, DPT, Cert. SMT Physical Therapist Harrison discusses typical therapeutic exercises.

Asana Analysis: Legs Up the Wall Pose/Viparita Karani: How Physical Therapists Can Incorporate this Yoga Pose Into Practice	08/04/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist Lisa discusses the yoga Wall Pose/Viparita Karani.

Asana Analysis: Headstand/Salamba Sirsasana: How Physical Therapists Can Incorporate this Yoga Pose Into Practice	08/04/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist Lisa discusses the Headstand/Salamba yoga pose.

Healing vs. Getting Better: A Physical Therapist Discusses the Difference	08/04/10
Matthew Goodemote MPT, Dip MDT Founder and Owner, Community Physical Therapy & Wellness Healing is NOT always associated with pain, and healing does NOT always mean your pain will decrease.

Current Trends in Clinical Outsourcing

08/02/10

Your Career in Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio
Hosted by Tim Rush, Founder and President of HealthJobsNationwide.com
Guest Susan Tout, MD
As the Obama administration pledges to cut the growth rate for national health care spending by more than $2 trillion over the next 10 years, facilities such as hospitals and rehabilitation centers are under continued pressure to find ways to get more for less.

Lifestyle Medicine: Want To Practice It? - A New Specialty for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners	08/02/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave proposes a new specialty for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to launch, implement and practice together.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Employment-Related Articles to AdvancedPracticeJobs.com	07/30/10
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 90,000 nurse practitioners and physician assistants nationwide, please contact Nicole D'Aiuto at ndaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to PhysicianJobsNationwide.com	07/30/10
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 50,000 physicians nationwide, please contact Nicole D'Aiuto at ndaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to HealthAdministrationNationwide.com	07/30/10
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 60,000 Health Administration professionals, please contact Nicole D'Aiuto at ndaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to NurseJobsNationwide.com	07/30/10
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 75,000 nursing professionals, please contact Nicole D'Aiuto at ndaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to PharmacyJobsNationwide.com	07/30/10
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 10,000 pharmacy professionals, please contact Nicole D'Aiuto at ndaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to TechJobsNationwide.com	07/30/10
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 11,000 healthcare technicians and technologists, please contact Nicole D'Aiuto at ndaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to TherapyJobsNationwide.com	07/30/10
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 60,000 therapy professionals, please contact Nicole D'Aiuto at ndaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

Using HDL in the Clinical Setting	07/29/10
Lipid Luminations on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted byAlan S. Brown, MD Guest Virgil Brown, MD HDL cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular events.

Current Surgical and Non-Surgical Techniques in Articular Cartilage Repair	07/29/10
Clinician's Roundtable on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Sherwin Ho, MD Guest Riley J. Williams III, MD When articular cartilage is damaged orthopedic intervention is required.

Can A Whole Grain Diet Help Manage Diabetes?	07/29/10
Diabetes Discourse on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC Guest Lorena Drago, MS, RD, CDN, CDE Whole grains have the potential to lower cholesterol as well as help manage blood glucose levels.

PAs and Politics: Karen Bass Makes a Bid for Congress	07/29/10
Partners in Practice on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Lisa Dandrea Lenell, MPAS, PA-C Guest Karen Bass, PA-C Karen Bass began her career in the 1980s as a PA working in the nation's largest trauma center at the Los Angeles County/USC Medical Center, but away from the ED she had a passion for politics.

The Causes and Treatment of Retinal Detachments	07/29/10
Revealing Retina on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Roy Levit, MD Guest Dr. Saad Shaikh Although floaters in one's vision are common, this symptom can be a key indicator of a retinal tear or detachment. What is the incidence of retinal detachment in the U.S., and when should a primary care physician suspect this condition?

Making Clinical Trials More Relevant	07/29/10
Inspired to Act on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Steven Nissen, MD Guest Martin Samuels, MD How can clinical trials be made above reproach?

Electronic Medical Records----Do We Need Them?	07/29/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Bob discusses his thoughts on Electronic Medical Records.

New Perspectives on Marketing for Therapy Practices and Businesses	07/29/10
Iris Kimberg MS PT, OTR Director, NY Therapy Guide Summer ….What a great time to read, relax and plan.

Valuing Your Practice and Other Financial Questions	07/27/10
Your Career in Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shane Jackson, Executive Vice President of Jackson Healthcare Guest Ken Hekman, President of the Hekman Group Medical Management Consultants Whether a physician practices independently or as a part of a group, most will reach various stages of their career when they consider selling their practice.

C1-C2 Dysfunction in CGH: From Evaluation to Treatment Part 2 of 3	07/27/10
Harrison Vaughan, PT, DPT, Cert. SMT Physical Therapist The 2nd part of this series is devoted to the manual approach to C1-2 dysfunction.

A Time to Play: Why a Physical Therapist Thinks Playtime is a Must	07/27/10
Elizabeth Polis Physical Therapist As men and women go through life stages,our ability to recover from injuries decreases. Or does it?

The Living Spine: A Physical Therapist Discusses the Role of Fascia in Spinal Health	07/27/10
Ginger Garner MPT, ATC Physical Therapist Ginger discusses myofascial release and yoga.

Antibiotic-Induced Hyperkalemia and Renin-Angiotensin–System Inhibitors	07/26/10
Ken Korber, PA Physician Assistant Recent years have seen greatly increased use of renin-angiotensin system inhibitors, including angiotensin-converting–enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers.

Ignorance is NOT bliss… sometimes, it can make one look downright STUPID.	07/26/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Not knowing something is not an excuse for not finding out about it, particularly when it comes to patient care.

Mid-Level Providers – It’s Time to Rethink this Common Name for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners	07/23/10
Folusho Ogunfiditimi, MPH, PA-C Director, Mid-Level Provider (MLP) Program Now, more than any other in our profession, is the time for this discussion.

How Type 1 Diabetics are Excelling in Sports through Improved Monitoring and Insulin Delivery Systems	07/21/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Maurice Pickard, MD Guest Larry Deeb, MD Dr. Larry Deeb, past president of medicine and science of the American Diabetes Association and clinical professor of medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine, tells host Dr. Maurice Pickard how type 1 diabetic athletes have been able to maintain performance levels of excellence.

UMMA Clinic: Bridging Cultural Divides Through Health Care	07/21/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest Yasser Aman, PhD, MPH In 1992, after the verdict was handed down in the Rodney King trial, there were six days of rioting in south Los Angeles.

Conference Coverage: Highlights From the American Diabetes Association's 70th Annual Scientific Sessions	07/21/10
ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Steven Edelman, MD The American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions Annual Conferences brings together more than 17,000 members of the diabetes community from around the world.

Surpassing the Clipboard: Integrating Health Information Technology Into Your Medical Practice	07/21/10
ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Jack Lewin, MD Guest Richard Katz, MD Use of electronic medical records (EMRs) and personal health records (PHRs) can improve adherence, increase efficiency and better coordinate patient care.

Issues in Care of 'Masters Athletes': How Physicians Can Advise Their Patients to Prevent Injuries	07/21/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Bruce Japsen Guest Vonda Wright, MD Injury prevention can be a challenge even for athletes in their teens and 20s.

What is a Nurse?	07/21/10
Kim Rogelstad, RN Registered Nurse Kim discusses the different jobs nurses are blessed to choose from based on who we are and what specific gifts we bring to the table.

More Robots in Rehab: How Rex the Exoskeleton May Provide Better Physical Therapy	07/21/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist Lisa dshare her thoughts on "Rex the Exoskeleton".

Asana Analysis - Mini-Cobra: How Physical Therapists Can Incorporate this Yoga Pose Into Practice	07/21/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist The Mini-Cobra position is a modification of Bhujangasana that is extremely useful for for anyone who practices yoga.

Preconceived Notions: Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants May Not Always Have their Patients Figured Out	07/20/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner The ideas we develop about patients may help us deal with them effectively and quickly. However, things we learn may surprise us...and help us be better clinicians.

The Expansion of Nurse Practitioners Worldwide	07/20/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Joyce Pulcini, PhD, RN Since 1990 the role of the nurse practitioner has become a vital part of healthcare in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

The “P’s” of Compartment Syndrome: How Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants can Identify and Treat this Injury	07/20/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Many complications of injuries seen in a practice setting are preventable; chief among them is an entity called compartment syndrome.

Locum Tenens Jobs: More Than a Lifestyle Change - Issues for Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and Physicians Considering Locum Tenens Jobs	07/19/10
Your Career In Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Tim Rush, Founder and President of HealthJobsNationwide.com Guest David Baldridge, President of the CompHealth Locum Tenens Division Tim and David discuss locum tenens jobs and issues related to this employment alternative for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

The Art of Wound Repair - Suturing for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners	07/14/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Many PAs and NPs graduate their programs and pass their boards without so much as learning to tie a square knot.

Conference Reflections- 2010: Thoughts on this Year's Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Events	07/14/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave thinks about this years conferences for both professions and pauses to reflect.

Nurse Practitioner Protocols and Collaboration in Long-Term Care	07/14/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest Debra Bakerjian, PhD, MSN What strengths do physicians and nurse practitioners contribute to the long-term care interdisciplinary team, and what are the keys to a strong collaborative practice?

Direct Access Limitation: Imaging? - What is the Right Direction for Physical Therapists and their Patients?	07/13/10
Harrison Vaughan, PT, DPT, Cert. SMT Physical Therapist Harrison feels Direct Access is the right direction for Physical Therapists and will benefit patients as well.

Asana Analysis - Cobra/Bhujangasana: How Physical Therapists Can Incorporate this Yoga Pose Into Practice	07/13/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist Lisa explains the Cobra/Bhujangasana pose.

A Rebirth…of sorts: A Nurse Practitioner’s Quest to Enrich Her Patients’ Lives	07/13/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Are we Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants/Associates THAT much different in our quest to be recognized in the New World as we see it?

The Road Less Traveled: Recognizing Comorbidities and Non-Traditional Characteristics in Patients With Heart Failure	07/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest John Spertus, MD, MPH Addressing the totality of care for patients with heart failure is crucial to reducing readmissions.

The Relationship Between Diabetes and Periodontal Disease	07/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC Guest Tim Garofolo, DDS Periodontitis is considered the sixth major diabetes-related complication.

Pregnancy and Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension	07/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Charles Turck, PharmD Guest Evelyn Hermes-DeSantis, PharmD Pregnancy in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is linked to several risks.

Haiti Six Months Later: Assessing the Aftermath - A Physician's View	07/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Michael Greenberg, MD and Matthew Birnholz, MD Guest Anthony Alessi, MD In this show, our hosts get an update from ReachMD host Dr. Anthony Alessi, from Haiti, six months after the earthquake.

Can Medical Leadership Be Taught?	07/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Martin Samuels, MD Guest Joseph B. Martin, MD, PHD Are great medical leaders made or born? Can great leadership be developed?

Current Trends in Medical Practices: Self-Employment of Physicians	07/13/10
Your Career In Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shane Jackson, Executive VP of Jackson Healthcare Guest Charlie Evans, President of the International Health Services Group In the world of employment, physicians are a unique group because such a high percentage are self-employed.

The Potential Outcome of Saying “I Do!”: The Medical Impact of a Happy or Unhappy Marriage	07/12/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant There are basically two types of humans: those who are married and those who are not.

Doctor Shopping and Why Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners Require Awareness	07/12/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Bob discusses his thoughts on Doctor shopping.

Preventing Workplace Violence Against Nurses	07/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Jennifer Shu, MD Guest Diana Mason, RN, PhD and Charlene Richardson, RN Workplace violence against nurses occurs at an unacceptable rate in healthcare settings.

Digital Developments to Help Validate Insurance at Check-In	07/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Larry Kaskel, MD Guest Nicholas Galantino, JD Many of our practices could be more efficient at checking in patients, or perhaps more precise in our record keeping

Barriers to Independent Nurse Practitioner Ownership	07/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lisa Dandrea Lenell, MPAS, PA-C Guest Carolyn Zaumeyer, NP, RN Carolyn Zaumeyer, a nurse practitioner, discusses with host Lisa D'Andrea the key barriers for a nurse practitioner to establish an independent practice.

The Beef on Red Meat: Unhealthy on Many Levels - How Physicians Can Use this Information and Encourage their Patients to Work Toward Healthier Food Habits	07/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest Barry Popkin, PhD Certain foods and beverages seem to go in and out of style as new research emerges to support or refute their health benefits.

AMA House of Delegates Meeting: The Patient-Centered Component of the Medical Home	07/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest Lori Heim, MD The medical home model is designed to increase efficiency by providing a central primary care practice as the coordinator of care for patients.

The Draw for Physician Assistants in Sports Medicine	07/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lisa Dandrea Lenell, MPAS, PA-C Guest George Collins, PA-C Over ten percent of all physician assistants work in orthopedics, and the number continues to grow.

The Increasing Role of the Pharmacist in Diabetes Care	07/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Candis Morello, PharmD, CDE The management of diabetes is a sophisticated multi-disciplinary approach.

Health Literacy: The Importance of Effective Communications in Medicine	07/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by William Anderson, PharmD, MBA Guest Ruth Parker, MD and Matthew Wynia, MD, MPH Miscommunication in medicine can lead to minor confusion or more serious consequences.

The Advantages and Future of Capsule Endoscopy	07/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lee Freedman, M.D. Guest Nuzhat Ahmad, MD Although capsule endoscopy has been used since the start of the new millennium, the technology is still evolving and improving.

The Plethora of Paperwork: The Never-Ending Curse for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants	07/08/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Shouldn’t we be compensated for our time and effort?

Catheter Ablation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation	07/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest David Wilber, MD Although medications are generally first-line therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, adverse events or inadequate efficacy often make drug therapy suboptimal.

C1-2 Dysfunction in CGH: From Evaluation to Treatment Part 1 of 3 - How Physical Therapists Can Diagnose through Flexion-Rotation Test	07/07/10
Harrison Vaughan, PT, DPT, Cert. SMT Physical Therapist Harrison feels physical therapists can have a significant impact and advantage on diagnosing and treating the C1-2 dysfunctional level; more specifically, cervicogenic headaches (CGH) compared to alot of other professions

Asana Analysis - Reclined Hero/Supta Virasana: How Physical Therapists Can Incorporate this Yoga Pose Into Practice	07/07/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist The Reclined Hero Virasana pose has its own benefits and challenges.

Waking Up the Bear: A Physical Therapist's Recommendation	07/07/10
Matthew Goodemote MPT, Dip MDT Founder and Owner, Community Physical Therapy & Wellness Matthew suggests the “avoid waking up the bear” theory with his patients.

Short and Long Term Effects of Reform on the Healthcare Market	07/06/10
Your Career In Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Tim Rush, Founder and President of HealthJobsNationwide.com Guest Phil Miller, Vice President of AMN Healthcare We all know that healthcare reform may change the way healthcare professionals practice medicine, but how might reform also change the way in which we either find employment or staff our facilities?

Nurse Practitioners in the Growing Field of Retail Healthcare	07/05/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Roger Green, DNP Healthcare practiced between the grocery store's pharmacy and produce section is becoming one of the largest sectors employing nurse practitioners in the United States.

The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Patients With Diabetes	06/30/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC Guest Jim Flood It is well established that exercise is a critical component in the management of diabetes, but many diabetes patients struggle with exercise.

A Closer Look at Thyroid Ultrasound	06/30/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Beverly Hashimoto, MD Guest Jonn Cronan, MD, FACR Thanks to extremely sensitive ultrasound technology, thyroid nodules are being detected and treated at unprecedented rates.

More Reasons Therapists Should Publish Their Fees for Service	06/30/10
Iris Kimberg MS PT, OTR Director, NY Therapy Guide Many therapists know Iris as a big advocate for therapy practices posting their fees for service publically on their web site and in marketing materials Many therapists know me as a big advocate for therapy practices posting their fees for service publically on their web site and in marketing materials

Asana Analysis - Hero/Virasana: How Physical Therapists Can Incorporate this Yoga Pose Into Practice	06/30/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist Lisa describes the benefits of the ‘virasana-style’ position in Hero position.

Moonlighting- Am I Covered by my Malpractice Insurance? - Liability Insurance for Physican Assistants	06/30/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Bob discusses lthe importance of liability insurance for moonlighting.

Online Reviews: Are Patient Waivers a Good Idea?	06/30/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Michael Greenberg, MD Guest James Speta, JD Anew category of online reviews is growing, as more patients are posting their own editorials about their physicians.

What's the Wait Time in the ED? A PA Helped Create an App For That	06/30/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lisa Dandrea Lenell, MPAS, PA-C Guest Jeremy Allen, PA-C When patients go to the emergency department for a non-life-threatening emergency, it seems impossible to predict how long the wait could be to see a medical provider.

Bariatric Surgery and a Baby on Board?	06/29/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lauren Streicher, MD Guest Coleen Kelly, MD More than 150,000 obese patients undergo bariatric surgery in the United States annually.

Embracing Value-Based Insurance Design	06/29/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by William Anderson, PharmD, MBA Guest A. Mark Fendrick, MD Value-based insurance design (or VBID) can do more than simply reduce out-of-pocket patient costs.

AMA House of Delegates: Strategies for Better Care Coordination	06/29/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest William Golden, MD There's often a disconnect in the continuity of care, creating inefficiency and increased healthcare costs.

Improving Management of COPD, improving COPD	06/29/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Anthony Alessi, MD Guest James F. Donohue, MD and David Mannino, MD COPD is the sixth leading cause of death worldwide, and more alarming is the fact that mortality from this disease is predicted to rise.

Is Generosity Always Good?	06/29/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist Lisa discusses her thoughts on generosity, compassion and happiness after seeing the new movie Please Give.

What Excites You?	06/29/10
Elizabeth Polis Physical Therapist Elizabeth encourages you to ponder your morning questions and consider what really revs your engine throughout the day

FTC Delays Red Flag Rules until December 31st	06/29/10
Iris Kimberg MS PT, OTR Director, NY Therapy Guide The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delayed the enforcement of the “Red Flags” Rule from June 1, 2010, until December 31, 2010.

Got a minute?	06/29/10
Kory Zimney Physical Therapist A patient's perception is the reality that us in health care need to remember

Oh The Times They Are A Changing……	06/29/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave looks at a time when things were much more tenuous for NPs and PAs but also so much more thrilling.

Trends in Healthcare Staffing	06/28/10
Your Career In Healthcare on ReachMD XM Radio Hosted by Shane Jackson, Executive Vice President of Jackson Healthcare Guest Tony Gregoire, Senior Research Analyst We all know that the way medicine is practiced changes everyday, but how do the changes affect the overall trends in healthcare staffing?

CARE FOR THE CAREGIVER	06/25/10
Trey Logan CNMT MHA Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Healthcare Administrator The model that a patient is a customer or stakeholder is a bit shortsighted ...

Reality #4- Uniting the PA Profession for the Future Decades	06/25/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant The final reality of PA practice at the end of the first decade of the 21st century.

Burn-Out…the ugly, no-holds-barred truth…or is it?	06/24/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner We need to acknowledge that we, as able NPs and PAs, are not “super-human,” nor immune to the stresses of every-day work.

Managing Chronic Conditions: Moving Beyond Inertia to Collaborative Care	06/24/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by William Anderson, PharmD, MB Guest Scott Taylor, RPh, MBA The effective management of chronic conditions can be challenging, but also has a profound impact on the well being of patients and the overall efficiency of our healthcare system.

Practice Success!	06/24/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Karen Zupko Running a medical practice can be challenging.

Improving the Care and Management of Hispanics with Diabetes	06/24/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Carlos Campos, MD, MPH Healthcare professionals treating Hispanic patients with diabetes need to be rigorous in monitoring and treating this disease.

The Call for a National Nurse	06/24/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest Teri Mills, RN and Alisa Schneider, RN Is it time for nursing to have a seat at the nation's healthcare table?

Physical Therapy for the Pelvis	06/24/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lauren Streicher, MD Guest Judith Florendo Chronic pelvic pain, incontinence and dyspareunia prompt many women to seek the help of their gynecologist.

Love It or Hate It: Changing Evidence Regarding Hormone Therapy	06/24/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Guest Isaac Schiff, MD In the 80-year history of hormone therapy, it has been alternately embraced and rejected.

Neutropenic Precautions and the Risk of Immunosuppression	06/24/10
Cassie Ruhnke Oncology RN A diagnosis of cancer comes with a myriad of life changes.

Briefly Noted: False Positive Pelvic Instability in Pregnancy	06/23/10
Jerry Hesh, MHS, PT Jerry discusses a case involving a 29 year old female in the 32nd week of pregnancy with progressive pelvic joint pain and perceived pelvic instability.

The Heart and the Lungs: Linking COPD and Cardiac Output	06/22/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest Karol Watson, MD, PhD Dr. Karol Watson, director of the Women's Cardiovascular Center, discusses recent findings about mild- to moderate-COPD and cardiac function.

Doctor as Patient Advocate: Top Tools to Empower Your Patients	06/22/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Jack Lewin, MD Guest Jim Guest Recommendations and ratings are a dime a dozen for patients looking for more information about a physician or procedure online, but finding quality, consumer-friendly information that's also reliable can be more of a challenge

The Certified Diabetes Educator: A Key Role in the Diabetes Team	06/22/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Angela Norton, RN, CDE, PHN How has the role of the certified diabetes educator changed in the management of diabetes?

10 Yoga Poses for Soccer Players	06/22/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist Given the amount of running, sprinting and kicking that soccer players do, most of them would benefit from an asana program that emphasizes improving flexibility of the legs.

Reality #3----We Are Not Alone	06/21/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant The Physician Assistant profession does not stand alone in this decade of the 21st century.

The Beginning and Future of the Nurse Practitioner Profession	06/21/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Loretta Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, FNP In 1965, Dr. Loretta Ford, a pediatric nurse at the University of Colorado Medical Center, began to grow concerned about the patients in her community.

Personal Experience with Post-Surgical Complications	06/21/10
Bonnie L. Pope Registered Nurse When you're actually in the arena, sometimes you don't see the bull charging at you.

Teaching is an Art…and Not Everyone Should Do It	06/21/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Mandatory CMEs...a necessary “evil” of sorts for some...although I typically enjoy it. However, don’t waste my time if you don’t know your “stuff"…

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to PharmacyJobsNationwide.com	06/21/10
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 10,000 pharmacy professionals, please contact Nicole D'Aiuto at ndaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

Adding to the Body of Research on the PA Field	06/20/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lisa Dandrea Lenell, MPAS, PA-C James Cawley, MPH, PA-C What are the issues yet to be addressed about PA performance, clinical practice, and career trajectory?

Encouraging Men to Protect Their Skin	06/18/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Jennifer Shu, MD Guest Susan Swetter, MD

Solving the Mystery of Preeclampsia	06/18/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lisa Mazzullo, MD Guest Margaret Miller, MD Currently there are no tests available to confirm the diagnosis of preeclampsia in pregnant women.

Advanced Trauma Life Support	06/18/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant APCs can now be recognized as accredited providers of this critical care

Treating Adenomyosis: Alternatives to Hysterectomy	06/17/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Jason Birnholz, MD Guest James B. Spies, MD Definitive diagnosis of adenomyosis can be made easily with MRI or ultrasound, but are there therapeutic options from interventional radiology as well?

Strategies for Managing Depression in Long-Term Care	06/17/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest Jay Luxenberg, MD Gastrointestinal surgery for the morbid obese has long been an option in treatment, providing positive long-lasting results.

Meet the New Boss...	06/16/10
Trey Logan CNMT MHA Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Healthcare Administrator Effective managers aren’t born from lightning strikes.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to TherapyJobsNationwide.com	06/16/10
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 60,000 therapy professionals, please contact Nicole D'Aiuto at ndaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to TechJobsNationwide.com	06/15/10
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 11,000 healthcare technicians and technologists, please contact Nicole D'Aiuto at ndaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

The Reality of PA Practice at the Conclusion of the First Decade of the 21st Century: Reality 2 - Our Image is Supported by Our Standards.	06/14/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant The second reality of PA practice at the end of the first decade of the 21st century.

Watching the World Cup	06/14/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist Lisa's thoughts about watching the World Cup.

The Disconnect Between Reality…and Surreality	06/14/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Do you ever have days where you wonder...how could this have turned out differently? Or had a situation been avoided in the first place? Another bang-my-head post about long-term care issues…

Repurposing Drugs	06/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Guest David Borsook, MD, PhD and Frances Toneguzzo, PhD How is drug repurposing research carried out, why is it important, and what are the hurdles to bringing these new uses to market?

In the Navy: The Nurse Practitioner’s Role	06/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest How does a career as a Navy NP differ from a civilian NP?

SWAT Team Doc: Physician as Police Officer	06/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Maurice Pickard, MD Guest Andrew Dennis, MD How is what happens in the emergency department similar to what happens in the field, and how do a surgeon's skills complement the work of law enforcement?

Next Top Doc 2009 Regional Round - Game Six: Henderson vs Fields	06/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Danny Petrasek, MD, PhD Guest Daniel Henderson and Colin Fields Sixth game of the regional round

Redesigning Primary Care – Part 2	06/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program Part 2 of the roundtable discussion on the primary care crisis in the US.

Gastric Surgery for Bypassing Type 2 Diabetes	06/13/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Francesco Rubino, MD Gastrointestinal surgery for the morbid obese has long been an option in treatment, providing positive long-lasting results.

Habits	06/13/10
Matthew Goodemote MPT, Dip MDT Founder and Owner, Community Physical Therapy & Wellness Our habits are stronger than or motivation/will power to be well.

Workshops: Do we need them at our conferences?	06/13/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Bob discusses his thoughts on educational workshops.

Bridging the Primary Care Gap for Good	06/08/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave looks at why it will be hard to get NPs and PAs to go into primary care and adds his thoughts on how to dramatically change that.

Loss of clinical exam? = Better future for PTs?	06/08/10
Harrison Vaughan, PT, DPT, Cert. SMT Physical Therapist The loss of the clinical exam in other professions may equal a better future for physical therapists.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to NurseJobsNationwide.com	06/08/10
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 75,000 nursing professionals, please contact Nicole D'Aiuto at ndaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

Looking for Bloggers to Contribute Articles to HealthAdministrationNationwide.com	06/08/10
If you are interested in sharing your ideas and information with over 60,000 Health Administration professionals, please contact Nicole D'Aiuto at ndaiuto@healthjobsnationwide.com.

2.0 Tools and Healthcare	06/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program Matthew Holt, MA, MS Web 2.0 tools have made the Web more interactive for everybody. But what is Health 2.0?

Article Summary: Fixing Medicare's Physician Payment System	06/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by ReachMD XM Radio Program Congress must confront another healthcare issue that is perhaps even more politically difficult than healthcare reform: reform of Medicare's physician payment system.

What to Expect in the Workplace When You're Expecting	06/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lisa Mazzullo, MD Guest Jane Halpert, PhD What is the best way to announce a pregnancy to an employer?

Physical Therapy and Chronic Pelvic Pain	06/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lauren Streicher, MD Guest Judith Florendo The most successful approach to treating pelvic pain and dyspareunia may be a team approach.

Next Top Doc Regional Round - Game Five: Rosenberg vs Markle	06/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Guest Kevin Rosenberg and Stephanie Markle The fifth game of the Regional Round

Redesigning Primary Care - Part 1	06/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program A roundtable discussion exploring the primary care crisis in the US.

Diagnosing and Managing Childhood Food Allergies	06/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Todd Mahr, MD Guest Scott Sicherer, MD At what point should a physician suspect that a patient might have a food allergy?

Can We Erase the Past with Beta-Blockers?	06/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Michael Greenberg, MD Guest James McGaugh, PhD How can beta-blockers influence the formation of memories?

Initiating Insulin Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes	06/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Anne Peters, MD Initiating insulin therapy for type 2 patients provides its own set of challenges and opportunities.

Can a Needle in the Neck Prevent Hot Flashes? A Look at an Alternative Treatment	06/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lauren Streicher, MD Eugene Lipov, MD Estrogen is the most common treatment for hot flashes, but oftentimes it's just not enough.

THE SILENT QUESTION	06/07/10
Cassie Ruhnke Oncology RN Typically the one issue that is never brought up is the issue of how a disease will affect your sexual relationship with your partner.

Asana Analysis - Down Dog/Adho Mukha Svanasana: How Physical Therapists Can Incorporate this Yoga Pose Into Practice	06/07/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist Part 9 of Lisa's Ansana Analysis Series

The Reality of PA Practice at the Conclusion of the First Decade of the 21st Century: Reality 1 - Our Image	06/07/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant The first reality of PA practice: How does the rest of the world see us?

Nurse Practitioner Protocols and Collaboration in Long-Term Care	06/05/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest Debra Bakerjian, PhD, MSN, FNP What strengths do physicians and nurse practitioners contribute to the long-term care interdisciplinary team, and what are the keys to a strong collaborative practice?

Risk Management Strategies for Physician Assistants	06/03/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lisa Dandrea Lenell, MPAS, PA-C Guest Jeffrey Nicholson, PhD, PA-C A malpractice lawsuit is something all physician assistants want to avoid, but what do you do if you are sued by a patient?

Approaching Potential Exhibitors—we all need to be saying the same thing.

06/02/10

The Reality of PA Practice at the Conclusion of the First Decade of the 21st Century	06/01/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant This will be the introduction of a five part series on the realities that we face as 21st century PAs at the conclusion of the first decade.

Of DNP Trails and Physician Bridges We Choose to Walk Across	06/01/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave Mittman has had a very long and even more interesting history as a PA and medical publisher. He was a “first” in many areas............................

To “DNP…or NOT to "DNP”	06/01/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner The question of whether or not to obtain the DNP degree raises a few questions in THIS NP’s mind…

Lower Back Pain? There's an App for That	06/01/10
Pain Free Back is the first interactive application (app) designed to provide individuals with a diagnosis and treatment for lower back pain.

Thoughts on Fibromyalgia	06/01/10
Matthew Goodemote MPT, Dip MDT Founder and Owner, Community Physical Therapy & Wellness Treating patients with a condition that brings with it a lot of fear and frustration.

Everything in Moderation	06/01/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist There are good reasons to include at least some moderate workouts in your exercise routine whether or not you exercise regularly.

The door is open....what are you waiting for?	06/01/10
Elizabeth Polis Physical Therapist It is a choice to keep your “engines“ running efficiently and effectively…or pay for the “repairs” later, when they may be far beyond recovery.

Adhesive Capsulitis: How can we make this Dx of inclusion, rather than exclusion?	06/01/10
Harrison Vaughan, PT, DPT, Cert. SMT Physical Therapist Adhesive capsulitis has historically been a diagnosis of exclusion, especially at the earliest stages where ROM limitations aren’t as evident and not main complaint.

Too many options to change?	06/01/10
Kory Zimney Physical Therapist Does exercise and eating right not get followed up on because people don’t want to do them or because they don’t know what to do?

Making Lemonade	06/01/10
Trey Logan CNMT MHA Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Healthcare Administrator In a market where there are more graduates than positions, those that go the extra step will get the call.

Doctor Scare	06/01/10
Cassie Ruhnke Oncology RN No one should live with chronic pain, or for that matter, chronic doubt about a doctor or care.

WHAT EVERY PA SHOULD KNOW ABOUT Individual Professional LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICIES	05/31/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Let’s place the focus on our malpractice insurance and the need for individual professional liability insurance.

The Future Educational Requirements for Nurse Practitioners	05/27/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Joyce Pulcini, PhD, RN Dr. Joyce Pulcini, an associate professor at Boston College Connell School of Nursing, joins host Mimi Secor to talk about the trends and changes coming to higher learning for nurse practitioners.

Putting Your Practice’s Inventory on a ‘No Pork Diet’	05/27/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Larry Kaskel, MD Guest Judy Capko How can you pare down wasteful spending on supplies, and how can your suppliers help you do this?

Healthcare Cost Containment and Medical Liability Reform	05/26/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Jack Lewin, MD Guest Mark McClellan, MD, PhD Has healthcare reform legislation addressed the medical malpractice issue, and will it do enough to contain healthcare costs?

Coming Soon: More Targeted Oral Asthma Therapies	05/26/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Bruce Japsen Guest Bob Baltera Asthma remains a difficult disease to treat and control, with a large portion of the patient population not receiving adequate treatment options.

Next Top Doc 2009 Regional Round - Game Four: Kling vs Oleyar	05/26/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Danny Petrasek, MD, PhD Guest Jewel Kling and Michael Oleyar Next Top Doc 2009 - Game 4

Multiple Choice: Customizing Insulin Therapy	05/26/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Matthew Riddle, MD What are the specific benefits of customizing insulin therapy for our patients?

Surgical Procedures for Complex Frontal Sinus Disease	05/26/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lee Freedman, M.D. Guest James Palmer, MD When frontal sinus disease is refractory to medical management, what types of surgery should we consider?

When the Drug Fits: Examining Targeted Cancer Therapy	05/26/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Guest David Fisher, MD, PhD Are we getting closer to the end of tumor-typing by location?

Radiological Services in the Third World	05/24/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Beverly Hashimoto, MD Guest Sharlene Teefey, MD Dr. Sherry Teefey, professor of radiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, discusses with host Dr. Beverly Hashimoto her experience in Bhutan and Uganda teaching medical professionals how to use ultrasound and computed tomography and enhancing current techniques.

State of the Art in Cochlear Implantation Imaging	05/24/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Jason Birnholz, MD Guest Scott Holland, PhD and Daniel Choo, MD Successful cochlear implantation has remarkable impact on quality of life for children with congenital and early onset hearing loss.

Cost and Risk Analysis for Imaging of Acute Appendicitis in Children	05/24/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Jason Birnholz, MD Guest Andrea Doria, MD, PhD, MSc Dr. Andrea Doria, associate professor in the department of medical imaging at the University of Toronto School of Medicine, clarifies the use of ultrasound versus CT for evaluation of acute appendicitis in children.

Are We Dropping Our Guard in Hard Economic Times?	05/24/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Bob shares his views on Cosmetic Readiness Assesment.

RN's For Hire: 500,000 By the Year 2025	05/22/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Susan Dolan, RN, JD Guest Peter Buerhaus, PhD, RN The nursing shortage is nothing new: it began as a supply side shortage in the 1990s Join host Susan Dolan and her guest, Dr. Peter Buerhaus, healthcare economist and professor of nursing at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, as they explore the history of the nursing shortage.

Asana Analysis - Reclined Hand-Foot Pose/Supta Padangusthasana: How Physical Therapists Can Incorporate this Yoga Pose Into Practice	05/21/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist Lisa’s seventh installment in the Ansana Analysis series.

Nurse Refresher Course	05/21/10
Bonnie L. Pope Registered Nurse Bonnie discusses the difficulty in finding nurse refresher courses.

Your rib cage is like a bongo... let’s make some music!	05/20/10
Elizabeth Polis Physical Therapist For those of you who are in fact suffering from respiratory congestion, pressure and soreness due to coughing, heaving, or sneezing...I may have a tip for you.

Tulsa Medical Clinic Providing More Affordable Health Care	05/20/10
Tara Vreeland, The News on 6 Thanks to Sandi Mellor, ARNP, for passing on this very positive article regarding her clinic providing affordable healthcare by NPs.

Improve your Golf Swing	05/19/10
Bill Case, PT, SCS President/ Owner of Case Physical Therapy, Inc. This video was used to educate and market the Dynamic Balance System for golfers, but can also benefit patients.

It might not be just about fixing parts	05/19/10
Kory Zimney Physical Therapist We often compare our bodies to machines, but as humans our bodies are far more complex than any machine.

Conference Coverage Highlights From HIMSS 2010 - Part 2	05/19/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Matthew Birnholz, MD The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Annual Conference brings together more than 28,000 healthcare industry IT experts to see offerings from over 900 exhibitors.

Conference Coverage Highlights - HIMSS10	05/19/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Matthew Birnholz, MD This year's exhibit takes on special significance given federal incentives to accelerate adoption of information technology in the healthcare arena.

Delivering Asthma Drugs With Nanoparticles	05/19/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Bruce Japsen Guest Rob Neville Despite medical advancements in drugs and delivery devices for asthma and allergy sufferers, some patients are not getting appropriate dosages.

What Makes PAs the Happiest Medical Professionals?	05/19/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lisa Dandrea Lenell, MPAS, PA-C Guest Dawn LaBarbera, PhD, PA-C Why do PAs enjoy going to work?

A Medical Practice Does Well by Doing Good	05/19/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lisa Dandrea Lenell, MPAS, PA-C GuestMatt Freitas, FNP-C, PA-Ci> The Aspen Family Medical Group in the farming town of Modesto, California, has found success for 20 years as a clinic practice.

How to Make the Issue of Low Sexual Desire in Women a High Priority for Doctors	05/19/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Maureen Whelihan, MD Guest Michael Krychman, MDCM Dr. Maureen Whelihan discusses how to overcome the barriers when talking about sex with patients, as well as what causes low desire in women and how to treat it.

Integrative Medicine and Managing Diabetes	05/19/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Erminia (Mimi) Guarneri, MD Integrative medicine appears to be an effective approach to the overall management of patients living with diabetes.

Ensuring Smooth and Safe Transitions of Care	05/19/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted byEric Tangalos, MDi> Guest Joseph Ouslander, MD What are the most essential elements of ensuring safe transitions of care when a patient is discharged from a hospital into a skilled nursing facility, and vice-versa?

A Global Issue: Obesity and Improving Cardiovascular Health in Children	05/19/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest Nathalie Farpour-Lambert, MD How does obesity impact a child's cardiovascular function and influence future risk of heart disease?

I HAD A DREAM- A story of PAs and NPs working together	05/18/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Bob dreams of seeing PAs and NPs work together to prevent disease and treat patients with concern and respect.

Next Top Doc 2009 Regional Round - Game Three: Roper vs Wansom	05/18/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Danny Petrasek, MD, PhD Guest Nitin Roper and Tanya Wansom Next Top Doc 2009 Regional Round - Game Three

Evidence-Based Medicine	05/18/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Bruce Bloom, DDS, JD Guest Steven Pearson, MD, MSc, FRCP Evidence-based medicine is a movement that assumes care will be better, safer, and more cost-efficient.

Career Day	05/18/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Michael Greenberg, MD and Matthew Birnholz, MD Guests Neil Baum, MD and Tim Rush Get tips from Neil Baum, author of the book Marketing Your Clinical Practice: Ethically, Effectively, Economically, and meet Tim Rush, whose technology is behind ReachMD's new online Career Center.

Doctor, Doctor Give Me the News……..	05/18/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave looks at how physicians who participate in social media feel about PAs and NPs.

Ethical Dilemmas in Physical Therapy: Patient Sensitivity	05/17/10
Michael B. Scates, PT, MS, DPT Founder, President, and CEO of Synergy Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Network Inc. A review of Principle 1 of the APTA’s Code of Ethics: Physical therapists shall respect the inherent rights and dignity of all individuals.

The Perfect Storm	05/17/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Often, the every-day medical co-morbidities that patients have converge into a BIG problem that requires immediate treatment. Trouble is, sometimes we wrestle with the decision: is this an emergency that warrants immediate treatment, or does this broach the patient’s right to his/her DNR status.

Question and Answers – Taking Care of Business Column – out on May 24, 2010 OT Advance	05/15/10
Iris Kimberg MS PT, OTR Director, NY Therapy Guide Iris answers some important questions in the next issue of OT Advance.

Asana Analysis - Triangle Pose/Trikonasana: How Physical Therapists Can Incorporate this Yoga Pose into Practice	05/13/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist The sixth installment in Lisa’s Ansana Analysis series

Expert Practice	05/13/10
Kory Zimney Physical Therapist How are you challenging yourself to become more of an expert in your practice?

Words and How They Hurt Us	05/13/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave’s belief that words are powerful leads him to ponder why PAs seem to define words differently than the rest of the world.

Chaperone Anyone?	05/13/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Bob discusses the use of chaperones in the examination room.

Back to the Basics - Drug Overdose	05/13/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Signs of a drug overdose and how to respond.

Score One (or Two) for the Nurse Practitioner	05/10/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Kim reflects on two moments that recently made her proud.

Why You Ought to Be on Twitter	05/10/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program Guest Matthew Holt It's undeniable that Twitter has become part of the culture.

The Battle Continues Against Pharmacological Cheating in Sports	05/10/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Bruce Japsen Guest Gary Wadler, MD Why do athletes still engage in pharmacological cheating?

Massachusetts Case Study: Nurse Practitioners & the Demand for Primary Care	05/10/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Marie-Eileen Onieal, PhD With more Americans due to become insured as a result of healthcare reform, nurse practitioners will be increasingly necessary to help make up for the shortage of primary care physicians.

A Compassionate Presence: Reiki as Alternative Pain Management	05/10/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest Harold Bob, MD, CMD If you were told there was a method of reducing pain that was low- or no cost, not harmful, and effective, would you be interested in learning more?

Managing PMS and PMDD	05/10/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lee Freedman, M.D. Guest Ellen Freeman, PhD Many women experience pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), but when pre-menstrual symptoms interfere with daily life, pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) may be suspected.

The Value and Future of the Maintenance of Certification Program	05/10/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Jack Lewin, MD Guest Kevin Weiss, MD How does MOC improve clinical performance, increase physician accountability and ultimately improve quality of care for patients?

The Benefits of Moderate Weight Loss in Diabetes	05/10/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Ken Fujioka, MD What are some of the successful therapeutic interventions available for overweight patients with type 2 diabetes?

Physician Executives & How to Change Healthcare	05/10/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program Guest by Joseph Kim, MD, MPH Our healthcare system needs to improve in a variety of ways.

The FDA's Safe Use Initiative	05/10/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Charles Turck, PharmD How is the FDA working to ensure that medications are used optimally?

The Benefits of Therapeutic Exercise and Physical Activity in Long Term Care	05/10/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Eric Tangalos, MD Guest Tim Fox, DPT Mimi Jacobs, MPT As people are living longer than ever before with a variety of chronic conditions, modified physical activity can help older patients regain or retain functionality.

Filling in During a Strike	05/09/10
Bonnie L. Pope Registered Nurse Bonnie discusses the impact of filling in during a nursing strike.

Next Top Doc 2009 Regional Round - Game Two: Resetkova vs Qurashi	05/09/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Danny Petrasek, MD, PhD Guest Nina Resetkova and Farheen Qurashi Next Top Doc 2009 Regional Round - Game Two

A Case for Separating the Mind and Body	05/09/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist When is the mind-body connection NOT the way to go?

Competent in California: Physical Therapy Board of California	05/09/10
Michael B. Scates, PT, MS, DPT Founder, President, and CEO of Synergy Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Network Inc . In an effort to improve the competency of Physical Therapists and Physical Therapists Assistants licensed in the State of California, the PTBC enacted a new continuing education requirement for license renewal.

Debunking 'Usual and Customary'	05/08/10
Iris Kimberg MS PT, OTR Director, NY Therapy Guide As both a practitioner and consumer of health care services, I have always found insurers' concept of UCR - "usual, customary and reasonable" – to be one that defies logic.

Can Social Networking Revolutionize Disease Management?	05/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Bruce Japsen Guest James Heywood For over a decade, patients have been turning to the Internet for health information and support.

Nurse Practitioners 101: How They Meet the Nation's Healthcare Needs	05/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP Guest Elayne DeSimone, PhD Nurse practitioners play a critical role in American healthcare.

Choosing the Right Word: Physician Assistants or Physician Associates?	05/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lisa Dandrea Lenell, MPAS, PA-C Guest Robert M. Blumm, PA-C Forty years ago, the title of "physician associate" was changed to "physician assistant."

Surgical Treatment of Double Vision and Ocular Misalignment	05/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Lee Freedman, M.D. Guest Nicholas Volpe, MD What are the causes of double vision and ocular misalignment?

How to Talk to Your Patients About Erectile Dysfunction	05/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Maureen Whelihan, MD Guest Stanley Althof, PhD Most men who deal with erectile dysfunction (ED) suffer in silence because they don't know how to approach the subject with their doctor.

Heart Disease in Ancient Egyptians	05/08/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Janet Wright, MD Guest Randall Thompson, MD What is new evidence from ancient Egyptian mummies teaching us about heart disease?

The Benefits of TZDs for Early Type 2 Diabetes	05/07/10
ReachMD XM Radio Program hosted by Steven Edelman, MD Guest Jack Leahy, MD Where do thiazolidinediones, or TZD's, fit in our clinical approach?

Odd Bedfellows or Long Time Coming???	05/03/10
Iris Kimberg MS PT, OTR Director, NY Therapy Guide Transitioning from the “Sickness” Business to the “Health” Business

Lessons from a Psychiatrist Who Might Want To Make You Angry

05/03/10

Dave Mittman, PA
Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist
There is a very important blog from Dr. Ablow, a psychiatrist who blogs on the Fox News Blog. He wrote it about NPs but I think he also would say the same about PAs. I ask you to read it now. If you care about your profession it will make you angry. I think most of us will have a visceral reaction to it, which I think is what Dr. Ablow wanted.

Hard To Be the Patient…	05/02/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Sometimes it’s necessary to have a reminder, as a patient, of how things come across…

STI Update	04/30/10
R. Mimi Secor, MS, MEd, FNP-BC, FAANP Family Nurse Practitioner / Consultant Just because you are not paranoid about STIs doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be.

As We Debate a Name Change.....So Many Lessons.	04/28/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist What has Dave learned on the quest to consider a new PA name (or at least a re-name from the past)? Dave shares his thoughts about the last three weeks.

Asana Analysis - Mountain Pose / Tadsana: : How Physical Therapists Can Incorporate this Yoga Pose into Practice	04/27/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist Understanding the Mountain Pose and how to use it in physical therapy practice.

Health Care Reform? What's next?	04/27/10
Kory Zimney Physical Therapist What’s next, now that Health Care Reform is a reality?

Back To the Basics—Alcohol and the Diabetic Patient	04/26/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Spring and summer are upon us, and with it comes the social changes that somehow affect our moods, health and attitudes concerning daily living.

In a Quandary—Media Blitz is a mixed blessing	04/26/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Kim shares her thoughts on some media outlets that have recently made NPs look less than stellar.

A Take on The New Persona of Occupational Therapy	04/22/10
Iris Kimberg MS PT, OTR Director, NY Therapy Guide Iris discusses her views on a recent New York Times article that was less than favorable towards occupational therapists.

Press Is Really Great, But Let's Be Careful Out There	04/21/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave loves the press but realizes it has to be handled well to be most effective.

What are we evolving to?	04/21/10
Kory Zimney Physical Therapist Increasing your exercise can reduce your risk of getting Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease as you age.

The Practical Side of Yoga	04/20/10
Lisa B. Minn Physical Therapist Lisa knew there must something more to yoga than simple stretching, and is now hooked.

All Radar Units Focused on PAs and NPs	04/20/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant With greater visibility comes a greater need for protection.

Stand Up…For Yourselves, Your Profession, and Your Patients	04/19/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner The problem with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is that if you insure 50 million more people, you’ll need PCPs to SEE them

Back to the Basics-Trauma Vl	04/19/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant The final section of the secondary survey.

Your Vote Counts: Physician Assistant or Physician Associate?	04/18/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant It's time to reach out to the AAPA leadership about this change.

Why I Signed the PA Name Change Statement	04/18/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave explains why he signed the “PA Name Change” Statement recently made public and why he feels it is so important to change.

Monday Morning Quarterbacking on the Private Practice Workshop	04/12/10
Iris Kimberg MS PT, OTR Director, NY Therapy Guide Iris’s thoughts on her recent workshop, Starting a Professional Private Practice.

Simple Question About the PA “Assistant” Part of the name	04/12/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave looked at the paper this am and a simple question came to him.

Oh, by the way…	04/12/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Dealing with those “oh-by-the-way” discussions in the exam room.

Measuring Carotid Intima-Media Thickness – maybe useful for finding silent atherosclerosis in those at moderate risk.	04/12/10
Ken Korber, PA Physician Assistant Eagerness to use carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) to assess cardiovascular risk is matched only by uncertainty about its value, judging from recent articles on the topic.

“Ergo Breaks” for the Industrial/Office/Health Care Athlete	04/07/10
Ronald W. Porter, PT, CEAS III Why “Ergo Breaks” may promote a less static more dynamic work place.

The Patients that Haunt Us…	04/03/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner There are some patients we never forget.

What’s in a Spoonful?	04/03/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Is the insurance that our supervising physicians provide for us enough?

Listening---We Do Not Hear. A Danger Situation for HCPs	03/29/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Unless we use the power of concentration, we can lose the message that the patient is trying to communicate.

Banging my head against the (proverbial) wall…yet again	03/29/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner What makes a good preceptee, and what can be done to help our students?

Back to the Basics- Trauma V	03/27/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Part V of the Back to the Basics: Trauma series - Starting the Secondary Survey

First Thoughts: On Healthcare Reform Passing	03/26/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave shares his thoughts on the passing of healthcare reform and where it has already taken us.

When the Doc is Away, the NP DOESN’T Play	03/22/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner Life in the clinic while the boss is away

Cell Phones---An American Nightmare	03/22/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant We ask about seat belts and smoking and condoms and birth control, why not about using a cell phone while driving?

Effective Laboratory Diagnosis of Anemia	03/22/10
Allan Platt PA-C Physician Assistant Information about anemia, a common finding in primary care.

Survey for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants	03/16/10
James F. Cawley, MPH, PA-C Frank J. Rodino, MHS, PA Please take a few moments to fill out this survey for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.

An Observation Concerning the Ontario Nursing Association Comments on Canadian PAs	03/15/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Turf battles are interesting as there is always a nugget of truth and a mountain of hysteria, greed, jealousy, false reports, lack of knowledge or just plain ignorance.

Tennessee: Be Careful of Messages that Have Mid-Level and Medical School in Them	03/15/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave looks at the message the Tennessee Medical Society is sending and wonders what it really is about?

All of those “little extras” of the day…or maybe not-so-little things after all…	03/15/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner How many times per day do we handle situations for patients that we don’t see?

Time to Make Reform Our Issue	03/08/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Someone has to advocate for our country’s healthcare. As a real professional, take a minute and do so.

Drug Combination May Have Cardiac Consequences Among HIV Patients	03/08/10
Ken Korber, PA Physician Assistant The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about potential heart risks when combining two HIV drugs.

Back to the Basics- Trauma lV	03/08/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA Physician Assistant Consultant Part IV of the Back to the Basics Trauma series "The Primary Survey"

What’s In a Name, Anyway?	03/08/10
Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner We have an image problem that, despite there being 125,000 Nurse Practitioners in this country, we are not a commonly-known medical provider in the public’s eye.

Simple—A Word that Should Never Be Used When Discussing Surgery	03/01/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA National Consultant PA/NP Services The word “simple” is not a part of the vocabulary of most surgeons in this country.

Back to the Basics- Trauma lll	03/01/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA National Consultant PA/NP Services Part III of Back To Basics Trauma series Special considerations for children, pregnancy and the elderly

Cardiovascular Risk Burden – Not So Much a Battle of the Sexes Anymore	03/01/10
Ken Korber, PA Women are gaining ground on their male counterparts in their prevalence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) as well as their risk factor scores. What’s driving the increase?

Back to the Basics – Trauma ll	02/22/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA National Consultant PA/NP Services Part II of the Back to the Basics Trauma series

An Epiphany About Supervision	02/19/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave had an epiphany about the word supervision which lead to three questions. See if you agree with him. Generally works for collaboration also.

When The Storms of Life Come---They Are Devastating	02/16/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA National Consultant PA/NP Services When the storms of life come to our patients, what can we do as health care providers?

Back To The Basics- Trauma I	02/09/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA National Consultant PA/NP Services Part I of the Back to Basics Trauma series

Back To The Basics - The Never Ending Journey for PAs and NPs	02/02/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA National Consultant PA/NP Services It is time to get down to the basics of explaining, once and for all, the responsibilities that go with the NP and PA Titles.

A Diagnostic Challenge- A Needle in a Haystack	02/02/10
Bob Blumm, MA, PA-C, DFAAPA National Consultant PA/NP Services All of the technological advances, radiological inventions, sophisticate genetic testing and elaborate blood tests are still not capable of leading a clinician to an early and correct diagnosis when it comes to headaches.

Ontario Nurses Organization: The AMA Would Be Proud	02/02/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Most PA and NPs pay lip service to being “different”, even regarding playing the game of medical politics which I believe most of us would rather not play. Also most NPs and PAs in professional leadership positions believe we...

Haiti’s Questions	01/19/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Much of these thoughts will have nothing to just do with the NP or PA professions. I wonder if many of you have thought of the same questions?

A PA Friend Passes Away	01/05/10
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Charles Huntington, III a wonderful PA, passed away suddenly a few days ago. Dave shares his feelings about a friend who he will remember in a special way.

The	12/21/09
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist Dave looks at the issues of the “Best Doctors” of NY Magazine and New Jersey Magazine and shares his thoughts. See if you agree.

Goodbye to the 0s: You Will Be Missed	12/08/09
Dave Mittman, PA Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Activist What will the next decade bring for NPs and PAs?

Patient Evaluation of Retail Clinic Care	11/30/09
Marilyn W. Edmunds, PhD, CRNP; Laurie Scudder, MS, NP A study on patient satisfaction with retail clinic care.

To B(SE) or Not to B(SE)?	11/24/09
Dave gives his thoughts on the new guidelines on mammography and BSE.

Our Fort Hood Colleagues: They were the best we have.	11/13/09
The Ft. Hood murders haunt some of us a bit more than they have in the past. Even days after I can’t seem to shake it. When some of the people killed are members of your profession why does it hurt more? Because they were our best.

It’s Time Our Educators Helped Our Professions and Our Students	11/09/09
This week’s thoughts center on PAs and NPs doing something to help our patients, our students and our professions.

NP and PA Waiting Room Posters from Clinician 1	10/29/09
Feel free to print out a color poster for your practice.

The Shortage of Primary Care Services: Utilizing Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants to Relieve the Crisis	10/25/09
Position statement from The American College of Clinicians on utilizing NPs and PAs to relieve the current healthcare crisis.

Maintenance of Certification Processs Part II: As Easy as ABC	10/25/09
The majority of the nation’s ObGyns probably are now involved in the MOC Part II process. This article aims to provide the basic information for those not yet obligated and offer some lesser-known facts for those already involved in the process.

We Can Be Heard By Increasing The Noise	10/23/09
After a long time thinking about the best way to increase our visibility in the primary care delivery crisis, Dave shares how he feels we should proceed to let the world know that we have arrived.

Changing the Face of Health Care for Women Veterans	10/21/09
While the number of male veterans is steadily declining, the number of women veterans is on an upward course. It is projected that, within the next 15 years, one in every seven VHA enrollees will be...

Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis in the VA: Effective Collaborative Care	10/20/09
VA patients are at high risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Studies have pointed to improved outcomes in patients with RA who are treated early, and current disease management involves early, aggressive therapy.

PAs and Specialty Boards: Except for one specialty, let's wait.	10/16/09
A real debate has erupted (and it is good to see) in the PA profession. It is about the people that give PAs their certification and re-certification announcing that they will be moving into specialty boards for PAs.

When Medical Care Goes Retail	10/14/09
Retail medical clinics, which don’t require appointments and are open all weekend, are growing in popularity. While recent research has shown the clinics to be a reliable source of medical care, some major medical groups are scowling at the trend.

The Best Jobs in America Belong to PAs and NPs, According to Money Magazine	10/14/09
PAs and NPs took numbers 2 and 4 out of Money Magazine's 50 Best Jobs in America.

Comparative Effectiveness Research: Get to Know the Term	10/10/09
Sadick and Sorhaindo compare the effectiveness of trichloroacetic acid 100% peels with cryosurgery in the treatment of disseminated facial molluscum contagiosum in patients with human immunodeficiency virus.

Mobilization in the ICU Leads to Improved Physical and Cognitive Function	09/21/09
Early mobilization of mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU may help improve patients’ functional status at hospital discharge, according to research findings.

Obesity: Do As I Say, But Not As I Do	09/19/09
There is a fair amount of obesity among those of us that are NPs and PAs. I know it does not make us better or worse clinicians but I honestly do question if it makes us less effective clinicians.

Let's Stand Up Before It's Too Late	09/18/09
There is a disconnect that hurts NPs and PAs when it comes to healthcare reform and our future in it.

The Footprints of an American Giant	09/04/09
There are no party lines when it comes to the passing of great Americans.

Your Message Can Do Much to Tell Patients How You View Them: Watch What You Send	08/27/09
Take a look at what your office staff sends out on your behalf. Your message can do much to tell patients How you view Them.

Behavioral Therapy for Depression in Teens	08/18/09
Cognitive behavioral (CB) therapy that teaches coping and problem-solving skills may effectively reduce the incidence of depressive episodes in at-risk teens.

A PAs View of Healthcare Reform: Are We Going Backward or Forward?	08/17/09
Dave highlights the issues that are important to him about healthcare reform and wonders why the people he sees on television differ so drastically in their views?

Small-Diameter Percutaneous Decompression for Osteonecrosis of the Shoulder	08/05/09
Core decompression of the humeral head has previously been used as a joint-preserving procedure for treatment of symptomatic osteonecrosis of the shoulder. In this article, we describe a new decompression technique, which involves multiple small-diameter (3-mm) percutaneous perforations.

A Profession and Its History: Important Lessons if We Take Time To Listen	08/04/09
Part of that legacy is that the NP and PA professions were started by people who wanted to radically change healthcare delivery across the USA.

The Medical Lessons for Us In Michael Jackson’s Death	07/17/09
Michael Jackson’s death stunned many but as a clinician it raised questions for me that few others who are not in medicine would have. Some questions that went right to my heart.

Independence Day	07/07/09
There are few laws in our country which bind one person to another - one example is physician assistants, forever tied to their supervising physician.

The Truth as We Know It: Cancer Breakthroughs and NPs and PAs.	06/29/09
The New England Journal of Medicine is a great publication, but after reading some recent articles, I wonder how often it gets things “wrong”.

A Clinician's View: When There's More to the Story	06/17/09
We can never let ourselves get so caught up in the rush that we miss seemingly small details.

The AMA, the DNP and so much misunderstanding between the lines	06/16/09
All this misunderstanding is really just one big ego war.

Fads and Fashion in Orthopedic Surgery	06/08/09
Let’s keep fads and fashion on the runways of Paris, Rome, and New York and continue our intellectual pursuit of the best evidence to care for our patients.

REVEAL Registry Highlights Trends in PAH Epidemiology	06/08/09
Changes in demographic characteristics of pulmonary arterial hypertension patients enrolled in the original NIH registry, such as older age at presentation and female preponderance, were identified using the REVEAL registry.

Plasticity in the Developing Brain Limits and Magnifies Clinical Disorders	06/08/09
The high degree of plasticity in the developing brain is critical to its ability to organize and develop structure for learning and memory. However, the exaggerated plasticity during gestation and infancy can increase vulnerability to some forms of injury.

Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder: An Update of Theory and Practice	06/08/09
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD) is a perplexing condition characterized by high levels of genital arousal occurring in the absence of subjective sexual interest or desire.

TRENDS: On the Road to Health	06/03/09
A few months ago, a homeless woman stepped onto the mobile health clinic parked near a beach on Cape Cod. As she climbed aboard, the woman was holding her back, in pain.

Teen Prescription Drug Abuse: A National Epidemic	05/22/09
Illicit drug use may be declining among US teenagers, but prescription drug abuse has risen sharply, with prescription pain relievers leading the list of misused, misappropriated, or diverted substances.

The Medical Home: Are We Renters or Do We Get To Stay?	05/11/09
Clearly every patient in America deserves to have a "Medical Home." It would be wonderful, if not for a few sticking points.

What Are Patients Looking For in a Good NP/PA?	05/11/09
About one year ago, I received an article about expectations of physicians. I thought about our own professions and how our role differs somewhat in terms of the patients' expectations.

A Clinician's View: Showing Respect	05/02/09
My initial consultation with Dr. X was delightful. We discussed my having a first-ever screening colonoscopy. That was where my satisfaction ended...

Let’s Banish the Dreaded “Midlevel”.	04/20/09
Please my colleagues, let’s cut the word “mid-level” from our vocabularies as soon as we can.

“ER” The Untold Story: How Hollywood Placed a PA on the Hit Show	04/13/09
I was going to write my blog on the dreaded “M” word, midlevel, but I decided to instead write about a television show that made history.

Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners------Unmasked.	04/13/09
I think that I am being reflective tonight and feel like encouraging my peers to travel down a road with me.

Hypertension in Cognitively Healthy Older Adults Is Associated With Gray Matter Volume Loss	04/07/09
CHICAGO—Cognitively healthy older adults with hypertension have gray matter volume loss much like that seen in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to data presented at the 94th Scientific Assembly...

Some Positives In The Air	04/07/09
I am one of the co-founders of the American College of Clinicans- http://www.amcollege.org. Many of my colleagues who are involved in the ACC believe that both the NP and PA professions are closer than...

To doctorate or not to doctorate, is that the question?	03/17/09
As a PA or NP there are many situations we do not like, but choose to accept. Over the last five or six years one of those events is that many of the other health professionals that we work with...

Why the assistant part of PA really holds the profession back.	03/04/09
I have been talking about this for over 30 years. I graduated school as a physician associate (PA). Many of the PA programs were physician “associate” programs until the AMA said that “associate” ...

The	03/02/09
Supervision is a political word which was chosen by organized medicine to describe the relationship between it and the PA profession for many reasons.

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