The question I get asked most often as a Physician Assistant (PA) is how am I different from a Nurse Practitioner (NP)? While both PAs and NPs are vital to patient care and often perform similar functions, there are distinct differences between these two professions. Education and Training PAs typically complete a master's degree from an accredited PA program, which requires a bachelor's degree as a prerequisite, often in a health-related field. PA programs generally last 2 to 3 years...

As the New Year rolls in, many people are setting resolutions to get healthier, with starting a new exercise routine at the top of the list. Whether it’s shedding a few pounds, building strength, or improving overall health, committing to a fitness goal is a great way to kick off 2025. However, like any big change, starting an exercise routine requires planning, patience, and consistency to ensure long-term success....

Indiana winters seem to drag on forever during the early months of the year, and those few warm days send everyone outside to get some much-needed Vitamin D and fresh air. These brief periods of high activity during an otherwise sedentary time of the year can put you at increased risk of injury. Staying active during the colder months will allow you to safely jump right back into those spring activities, like golfing, hiking, pickleball, or gardening....

Two to three percent of the general population and 10% of diabetics experience locking, clicking, snapping, or catching of a finger or thumb, known as Trigger Finger or Trigger Thumb, also known as stenosis tenosynovitis. It is more common in diabetics and females older than 50. The ring and long fingers are most involved. The mechanism includes the tendon of the finger getting “caught up” on the pulley of the finger. Occasionally, there may be a nodule on the tendon...