Latest CME Activities

Recent advances in breast cancer management have transformed treatment across molecular subtypes and expanded the role of precision oncology. Hormone receptor–positive (HER2-positive), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2–positive (HER2-positive), HER2-low, and triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)… more

Hair loss (alopecia) is a common presentation in both primary care and dermatology. It often signals underlying inflammation or abnormalities in hair cycling or hair shaft structure, requiring a thorough and systematic evaluation. Clinical guidelines… more

Lyme disease, the most common vector-borne illness in the United States, is increasingly affecting regions beyond historically endemic areas. Warming temperatures and evolving ecosystems have contributed to the expansion of tick populations and altered seasonal… more

GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have rapidly evolved from glucose-lowering therapies to obesity, CV risk reduction, renal protection, and, more recently, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). These agents are also being studied in neurodegenerative conditions, such… more

In this episode, JAAPA Humanities Editor Brian Maurer reflects on the inspiration behind some of his most memorable contributions to the journal. A pediatric physician assistant with 40 years of experience and a longtime JAAPA… more

New feeding guidelines recommend the early introduction of allergenic foods to infants. This is especially true for peanut and tree nuts. High risk infants, those with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis or egg allergy, are… more

A fragility fracture occurs every three seconds worldwide. However, appropriate identification and treatment of osteoporosis post-fracture rarely occurs, with approximately 80% of individuals falling into this gap in care following a fragility fracture. Barriers and… more

Malignant tumors, by definition, grow and expand rapidly—which can cause secondary life-threatening complications. Oncologic emergencies can cause irreversible neurological, renal, pulmonary, and cardiac consequences. And sometimes, patients present with these acute complications prior to cancer… more

Epistaxis is a common concern in the pediatric population. Although the underlying cause is often benign, epistaxis may also be a symptom of more concerning pathology. Despite the frequency with which epistaxis arises in these… more

The prevalence of obesity—and the number of patients seeking treatment for this chronic, progressive disease—continues to rise. Bariatric surgery has long been an effective management option. The population of patients who undergo metabolic weight loss… more

Degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) is a progressive, age-related condition caused by degenerative changes in the cervical spine that result in spinal cord compression and neurologic dysfunction. Though it is the leading cause of spinal cord… more