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Herbs and Supplements Mythbusting: Separating Fact from Fiction

Herbal supplements are everywhere—and so are the bold claims that come with them. From tea tree oil to echinacea to zinc, they’re often marketed as natural cures for everything from acne to the common cold. But how much of it actually holds up?

Tiffany Proffitt, DO
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Protracted Bacterial Bronchitis: The Cough That Won’t Quit

A weary parent walks into your urgent care clinic, eyes heavy from too many sleepless nights. “This cough just won’t go away,” they say. The child beside them is tired too—persistent, wet coughing for weeks, difficulty keeping up with peers, and no end in sight.

By Maureen McCaffrey, PA-C on
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Introducing The Right Script: An Antibiotic Stewardship Audio Course

Prescribing antibiotics in the outpatient setting is more complex than it gets credit for. We’re balancing evolving guidelines, limited face-to-face time, patient expectations, and a growing public health threat: antimicrobial resistance.

Jackie McDevitt-Capetola, PA-C
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Palliative Care in the ED

Starting the conversation about code status and goals of care in the ED matters. Not infrequently, we’re caring for patients with life-threatening injuries, advanced age, or serious medical comorbidities. Our training prepares us to stabilize these acute conditions, but in doing so, we often establish a trajectory for the rest of the hospital stay—one that profoundly impacts both the patient and their family. Having these conversations...

Amber Sheeley, PA-C
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The Lidocaine Hack: Warming Up to Pain-Free ER Laceration Repairs

Working in the ER often feels like trying to perform surgery while riding on a rollercoaster. Between the chaos of nonstop patients and the art of keeping everyone (mostly) comfortable, every little hack counts. 

Ross Cohen, DO
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Taming Triggers to Control Asthma

Medications are a vital part of asthma management—but they’re not the only tool in your kit. Helping patients gain control of their asthma also means teaching them how to recognize and avoid the triggers that lead to flares.

Katy Vogelaar, NP
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Betting Against the Odds: Why Clinicians Should Care About Gambling Disorder

Gambling isn’t just a Vegas weekend anymore. It’s in your pocket, on your screen, and baked into your patients’ day-to-day lives—from push notifications for the next big game to ads between TikToks. This growing accessibility? It’s a serious concern for the rising rates of gambling disorders—and it’s something more of us in medicine need to be paying attention to.

Michael Baca-Atlas, MD, FASAM
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The Hair Apposition Technique: a pain-free, tear-free approach to scalp lacerations!

It’s 10 minutes until the end of your shift and you’re finishing up your last note for the day…or so you think. Right on cue, in walks a frantic parent with a crying child and a scalp full of bloody, matted hair. 

Kaitlyn Almeida, PA-C
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MMR Vaccines in the Time of Measles Outbreak

It is tragic that in 2025, measles—a fully preventable disease—has caused two deaths (at the time of writing) and sickened hundreds across the United States. With outbreaks making headlines, patients are flooding our inboxes and exam rooms with urgent questions:

Katie Iverson, PA-C
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Screening and Evaluation of Pediatric Suicide Risk

With pediatric suicide rates on the rise, early and effective screening is crucial. Among adolescents aged 12-18, nearly 1 in 5experiences suicidal ideation—and primary care providers are often the first point of contact. Since many young people don't openly discuss their struggles, proactive screening can uncover hidden risks and create opportunities for timely intervention.

Jen Janocha, PA-C
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Thyroid Testing & Treatment: What Clinicians Must Know

Thyroid management is filled with nuances that make clinical decision-making feel like a moving target. From determining when to test to selecting the right treatment option, especially in tricky cases like subclinical hypothyroidism, the questions can pile up fast. 

Neda Frayha, MD
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Understanding and Managing ARFID: A Guide for Pediatricians

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a condition characterized by problematic eating behaviors that result in significant health concerns.  ARFID can be hard to distinguish from the typical picky eating behaviors seen in childhood.  The key distinction? ARFID results in medical complications.  

Liza Mackintosh, MD
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