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Experts Address Pressing Questions Regarding Pharmacologic Obesity Treatment

In a recent AAPA Huddle Ask Me session, two experts in obesity medicine answered questions on treating patients with insurance constraints, addressing weight-loss plateaus, educating patients on long-term medication use, and offering resources PAs can offer to manage nutrition.

November 15, 2023

Check Out the Top 5 Most Popular CME From AAPA 2023

If you weren’t able to make it to AAPA 2023, you’re in luck: With AAPA Conference on Demand 2023, you have access to more than 165 credits of AAPA Category 1 CME at your fingertips. All sessions – including this special Top 5 bundle – are now online and discounted for AAPA members. Check out the five most popular sessions from Nashville!

October 20, 2023

You Can Make a Difference in Endometriosis Care

Endometriosis has gained traction in the media and social media, as affected individuals and groups are raising awareness about its impact while helping to dispel misconceptions and myths about the disease. As a common, chronic disease with potentially profound effects on the overall well-being of a patient, there is a need for earlier recognition and understanding of endometriosis, as well as effective management.

September 6, 2023

You Can Make a Difference in Endometriosis Care

Endometriosis is a common, chronic disease that may have profound effects on the overall well-being of a patient. As patient-centered care is paramount, listening to patients and understanding their disease can lead to early diagnosis and prompt, effective management.

October 27, 2022

Interventional Radiology PA Thea Nolan’s Advocacy on Behalf of Patients Led to a Nationwide Medical Device Recall

When interventional radiology PA Thea Nolan identified a defective implantable port, her perseverance in ensuring action was taken led to a nationwide recall. For Nolan, speaking up and advocating for patients is a crucial part of being a PA.

October 11, 2022

Top 5 Most Popular CME from AAPA 2022

Couldn’t join us this year for AAPA 2022? With Conference on Demand, all 140+ credits of AAPA Category 1 CME are now available online. Check out the 5 most popular sessions from Indianapolis!

August 5, 2022

Top 10 Things PAs Should Know About Genetics

PAs in genetics Laura Buch, MSPAS, PA-C, and Wesley Patterson, PhD, MSPA, PA-C, want all PAs to know about these key aspects of genetics – for themselves and their patients.

June 28, 2022

Providing Comprehensive Care for Patients with Obesity

Findings from a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)-funded study comparing types of weight loss surgery include helpful takeaways for all PAs who treat patients with obesity, especially patients who might be considering bariatric surgery as part of their long-term obesity management plan.

June 8, 2022

Nutrition Supports Immune Health

Abbott, a trusted nutrition partner of AAPA, provides resources and science-based nutrition products with nutrients to help support patients’ immune health.

May 12, 2022

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