“It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data.” Sherlock Holmes, “A Study in Scarlett” (Arthur Conan Doyle). Did you know that we have made important changes from responses to the graduate survey? One example is the implementing ultrasound into the curriculum. We have uncovered some great ideas. Additionally, these surveys spark great discussion […]
PA Week Outreach: Pacific University and...
Over 25 Pacific and OHSU Physician Assistant students and faculty worked together with help from Washington County, who provided a dumpster and tools for the event, to help an older disabled couple from Tigard. The couple has been unable to take care of their home, and didn’t have the financial resources to hire help. They’ve […]
Anyone going to the CME at the Beach Ore...
Come and join us…catch up with some Alumni. October 14, 2017 from 5-6 pm in the Sunset Suite at Salishan Resort.
Morgan Laine: Injection and Implantation...
Injection and Implantation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Improvement of Osteoarthritis in Knees Abstract Background: Osteoarthritis is a prevalent disease process that is characterized by degeneration of cartilage in weight-bearing joints. This loss of cartilage results in high levels of pain, joint stiffness, loss of range of motion and function, and psychological distress. Current […]
November 2nd, Honolulu, HI: Pacific Univ...
Mary Von says THANK YOU for contributing...
Good Afternoon Alumni! I wanted to send out a very big thank you to all of you who have contributed to our PA Excellence Fund and show you what we were able to purchase this year with your donations. We appreciate your generosity and hope you will come by and let us get you involved […]
Megan Aaseby: The Effects of Opuntia (Ca...
The Effects of Opuntia (Cactaceae) on Lowering Postprandial Blood Glucose Abstract Background: The rise of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity has become a great concern in the medical community. Incorporating Opuntia into people’s diets may allow patients a natural alternative to supplement traditional medicine in order to combat these diseases. The […]
Alissa Smouse & Steven Hernandez: Freque
Frequency of Instagram Use and the Presence of Depressive Symptoms in Young Adults Abstract Background: Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions among patients seen in primary care. It is estimated that without routine screening methods, only 50 percent of patients with depression are identified in clinic. Depression screening improves diagnosis rates, […]
Edmund Concepcion: The Deleterious Effec...
The Deleterious Effect of Insulin Therapy: A Possible Correlation With Increased Neoplasm Mortalities in the T2DM Population Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a significant health problem in the United States and throughout the world. Current treatment protocol advises weight reduction, healthy diet, and anti-diabetic medication as first-line therapy; however, many T2DM patients rapidly transition […]
Danielle Elizabeth Marck & Haley Jean Ch
The Efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Decreasing Anxiety and Depression among Breast Cancer Survivors Abstract Background: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancer diagnoses in women, where 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime. Due to advancements in treatment, therapy, and early diagnosis, women are […]