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Proven Family-Based Interventions In The Treatment Of Pediatric Obesity, Sarah Winter

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Childhood obesity continues to be ever expanding.

• This is leading to increasing health care needs and costs.

• Despite numerous interventions, the rates continue to climb.

• The purpose of this study is to identify family-based childhood obesity interventions that are proven to decrease the rates of childhood obesity.

• A literature review explores multiple different family-based childhood obesity interventions.

• The effective interventions are examined closely to discover commonalities between the interventions.

• Family-based interventions that decrease childhood obesity share similar attributes.

• The proven interventions may indicate the need to focus coordination of care with the …

Use Of Donepezil In Alzheimer's Disease: Suggested Practice Guidelines, Tamara Berg

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the cause of 60-80% of dementia (2014 Alzheimer’s disease, 2014). AD is estimated to affect over 5 million people over age 65 in the US (2014 Alzheimer’s disease, 2014). With the onset of baby boomers reaching the age of 65 and increased longevity it is estimated that 16 million persons will have Alzheimer’s by 2050. Eighty two percent of persons with AD are over age 85. In 2014 AD is the 6th leading cause of death and the highest cost disease in the US. (2014 Alzheimer’s disease, 2014)

The predicted increase in prevalence and incidence of …

Carotid Endarterectomy Versus Carotid Stenting In The Treatment Of Carotid Artery Stenosis, Parker B. Martin

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Carotid artery stenosis secondary to atherosclerotic plaque is a leading cause of CVA in the United States

• Stenosis of the common carotid artery greater than 70% typically needs intervention

• The purpose of this study is to determine which procedure will have the best long term outcomes and prevent re-stenosis of the carotid artery.

Treatment Of Resistant Depression, Brittany Michels

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Depression is a common and debilitating disease complicated by comorbidities, medication side effects, limited alternative treatment options, and poor patient adherence.

• Currently, clinical practice guidelines are available outlining the indications and treatment options for depression.

• Discussion will involve pathophysiology of the disease process and possible treatments, such as pharmacotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and somatic therapy, including electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).

• ECT is widely accepted as an effective treatment for severe refractory depression, but has a negative social stigma despite its effectiveness.

• This paper has shown ECT remains the most effective treatment of severe refractory depression in …

Acupuncture: A Comparison Study Of Sham Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Acupuncture And Current Practice Guidelines For The Treatment Of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain In Adults, Kayla Olson

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Chronic pain is one of the most difficult conditions to treat.

---Close monitoring of controlled medications

---Unnecessary, expensive surgeries

• Alternatives to medication is increasingly necessary.

• Integrative medicine incorporates traditional western medicine with unconventional therapies, such as acupuncture.

---Evaluate the treatments’ efficacy for chronic neck and back pain by evaluating meta-analysis studies and randomized controlled trials.

• Physiology is a large component of understanding how and if the acupuncture works.

---Non-invasive functional magnetic resonance imaging

---Neurotransmitters and their response to acupuncture

• Acupuncture therapy for improvement of chronic musculoskeletal pain

Migraine Prophylaxis With Petasites Hybridus, Lena Deluca

Physician Assistant Scholarly Project Posters

• Petasites hybridus (butterbur) as an effective prophylaxis for migraine disorders. • Computerized literature searches were carried out in DynaMed, COCHRANE, EBSCO, CINAHL and MEDLINE.

• The examination of literature will comprise of trials that evaluate Petasites hybridus extract Petadolex® in various dosages and placebo.

• Petasites hybridus extract Petadolex® demonstrates a decreased frequency of migraine attacks and a greater improvement (>50%) after 3-4 month than placebo.

• Further studies are indicated to investigate extract recommendation for dosing and duration of treatment in pediatric population.

• Additional studies are required to confirm effectiveness and safety in long-time use before …

10 Steps To Collaborating With Pediatric Medical Providers, American Dental Association

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10 Steps To Full Authorization Of A Community Dental Health Coordinator In Your State, American Dental Association

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10 Steps To Increase Provider Participation In Medicaid And Reduce Associated Administration Burdens, American Dental Association

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10 Steps To Pilot A Community Dental Health Coordinator Sabbatical In Your State, American Dental Association

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Community Dental Health Coordinator Brochure "My Community Deserves A Healthy Future", American Dental Association

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Coalitions 101 Questions And Answers, American Dental Association

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Dentistry In Long-Term Care: Creating Pathways To Success Ce, American Dental Association

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Sample News Release, American Dental Association

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Sample Op Ed: Dental Care Supports Longer, Happier Life In Nursing Homes, American Dental Association

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Sample Social Media Posts, American Dental Association

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4 Steps To Building An Elder Care Coalition: Best Practice Guide For State Dental Societies, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

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Implementing A Basic Community Dental Health Coordinator Program, American Dental Association

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5 Steps To Promote Incurred Medical Expense (Ime) Reimbursement In Your State, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

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10 Steps To Contracting With A Health Center, American Dental Association

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10 Steps To Medical-Dental Collaboration, American Dental Association

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For Hospitalized Dementia Patients, Do Nonpharmacological Interventions Reduce Agitation?, Benjamin Buck, Ann Ferris, Amanda Hanley, Jamie Trythall

All Nursing Boot Camp Posters

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Improving Patient Experience By Providing Consistent Education Regarding Medication Side Effects, Anne Marie Foreman, Nancy Hart, Susan Schneider, Nicole Tabbal, See Tan

All Nursing Boot Camp Posters

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Improving Care For Children With Developmental Disabilities, Paula Essig

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Reducing The Incidence Of Skin Breakdown In The Surgical Patient, Wendy Buckham, Gloria Dagenais, Fay Johnson, Kristina Jenks, Denise Mobilia, Barbara Warner

All Nursing Boot Camp Posters

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Psvmc Post Operative Exploratory Study June-July 2015, Peggy Boyles, Gina Garland, Theresa Nelson, Penny Mclain

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10 Steps To Starting A Head Start Program In Your Office, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

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6 Steps To Joining An Elder Care Coalition: Best Practice Guide For State Dental Societies, American Dental Association

Action for Dental Health

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10 Steps To Start A Cdhc Training Program At A College Or University, American Dental Association

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Sample Member Survey, American Dental Association

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