Clinical

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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.

The PA Foundation’s Vital Minds podcast calls on PA experts to shed light on critical issues in clinical care. Get ready for new episodes coming soon by listening to these past discussions on mental health, COVID-19, student leadership, nutrition, and health disparities.

In this clinically focused article, two PAs reflect on a recent study uncovering racial bias in pulse oximetry measurement, finding it emblematic of broader concerns regarding equitable access to medical care, especially COVID-19 follow-up and support services, for underserved and minority patient communities.

“One size fits all” medicine has numerous limitations, especially when diagnosing and treating conditions that are influenced by genetics. Panelists in the “Getting Into Your Genes” webinar discussed how an informed approach to genetics, especially one that incorporates diverse data, can inform patient care and address health disparities.