Latest CME Activities

This presentation will provide participants with a review of the natural history of human papillomavirus and cervical neoplasia, of the current nomenclature used in interpretation of cervical cytology, of colposcopic findings, and more.

Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) can develop insidiously in patients with advanced liver disease, and primary care PAs are often the first to spot early warning signs. This presentation focuses on the outpatient identification and management of… more

New national HIV guidelines now recommend routine screening for anal HPV disease to prevent anal cancer in certain populations, and international guidelines suggest considerations for other populations, including when not to screen. Increasing rates of… more

Outline PA training standards and professional competencies related to maintaining personal wellness. Analyze the interplay between personal wellness strategies and early career PA stressors. Evaluate the effectiveness of individual, community, and existential resiliency resources in… more

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