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A Day in the Life of a PA in a Medical ICU

Erin Stutz, PA-C, works in pulmonary critical care in the medical ICU at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). She shares what her days are like, and why the upcoming Adult Hospital Medicine Boot Camp is worth your time.

June 19, 2019

Leah Bayliss posing

Human Trafficking: Become Informed and Be Attentive

As healthcare providers, PAs may be the only touchpoint for a human trafficking victim. This gives us an opportunity to recognize their situation and a chance to change their lives, not just treat the physical manifestation of their nightmare.

May 30, 2019

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Autism Spectrum Disorder: Not Just a Childhood Issue

Is Autism Spectrum Disorder a childhood issue? Think again! Prevalence rates have been increasing over the past 20 years and may be impacted by improved provider education and earlier diagnosis. Communication is critical to ensuring patient compliance.

April 25, 2019

FDA-Required Opioid Analgesic REMS for Serious Drug Risks

The FDA has released Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategy (REMS) information for opioid analgesic drug products used in the outpatient setting. They are also providing two helpful resources as part of the Opioid Analgesic REMS.

April 18, 2019

Dan Acevedo pointing at a patient's x-ray

A Week in the Life of a PA in Orthopaedics

Daniel Acevedo, a PA in orthopaedics at OrthoVirginia in Lynchburg, Virginia, sees a lot in a typical week: five to seven surgeries, hospital consultations, hip fracture clinics, post-op patients, outpatient procedures at an ambulatory surgery center, and more.

April 5, 2019

PA Rick Kilgore teaches class

PAs: It’s Time to Talk About Suicide

An AAPA HOD resolution recommended greater PA communication and CME about suicide prevention. By being alert, taking the initiative to ask patients about mental health, and educating themselves, PAs have a unique opportunity to help prevent suicide.

March 22, 2019

Improve the Management of CVD in Patients with Diabetes

Data emerging from CVOTs of glucose lowering drugs are highlighting differences among drugs on cardiovascular disease beyond the effects of glucose lowering. Clinicians will need to change their approach to the management of patients with T2D.

January 18, 2019

PA Eager to Learn Primary Care Obesity Management Tools

Scott Kastning, PA-C, APP dyad leader from MidMichigan Health, is among the PA and NP participants in the Primary Care Obesity Management Certificate Program, a new collaborative learning community about obesity management.

July 18, 2018

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