Comparing Safety and Efficacy of Dabigatran and Factor Xa Inhibitors for Stroke Prevention in Hemophiliacs with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation.

Background: Atrial fibrillation, a progressively rising global health problem, is also rising in Hemophiliacs due to an increase in life expectancy in them. While treating Hemophiliacs with AF, deciding eligibility, choosing the anticoagulant based on risk-benefit ratio are tough decisions for physicians to make. This review paper aims to explore and compare existing studies, reviews and consensus papers to assess the safety of different Novel Oral Anticoagulants (NOACS) in this population.

Are Physician Associates Less-defined Force Multipliers? Comparative Role Definition of Physician Associates within the Hierarchy of Medical Professionals.

Medical field has changed considerably with pressures added on mainly by soaring costs, a decline in the workforce strength and patient expectations. The solution that healthcare systems have come up with is the induction of physician associates (PAs) into the workforce. We aim to compare and contrast PAs with other members of the healthcare teams such as nurses, doctors and assistant physicians to demonstrate the vital role PAs play in the current healthcare environment.