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Why Genetics Matters for PAs and Patients

“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.

April 4, 2022

Why PAs and their Patients Can Benefit from Nutrition Education

The PA Foundation’s Nutrition Outreach Fellowship provides PAs with training and resources to build on their knowledge of nutrition. This helps them to both enhance their clinical practice and to give back to their healthcare peers and communities.

March 28, 2022

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Selecting the Best Diabetes Technology for Patients

The American Diabetes Association is offering free CME to PAs and other healthcare professionals in a series called Making Diabetes Technology Work. Series presenter Michael Cronyn, PA-C, MPAS, CDES, DFAAPA, encourages PAs to utilize this CME series to guide decisions about implementing diabetes management technology for patients.

March 21, 2022

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Bone Health Benefits of Prunes for Men and Women + Free Webinar

Prioritizing bone health – by focusing on exercise, mobility, and a balanced diet – is one way for patients to minimize their risk of osteoporotic fractures and bone loss. Multiple studies suggest that regular consumption of prunes can help prevent bone loss and have a positive effect on bone health.

March 14, 2022

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A Research Community Built for Diverse Discoveries

The cornerstone of the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program is building a large group of participants who reflect the diversity of the country – and a diverse community of researchers. Through the program, PAs can access a robust data set and other research tools.

March 11, 2022

On-the-job Stimulation and Work-life Balance Draw PAs to Nephrology

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents both a significant challenge for patients and an enormous opportunity for providers. Many PAs in other specialties play a role in treating their patients who have CKD. Practicing in nephrology gives clinicians a solid foundation in medicine.

December 22, 2021

Get These Patient Care Tips for Diabetes, Elderly and Post-Surgery

Across specialties, PAs have reported challenges with providing nutritional recommendations to patients with diabetes, those undergoing surgery, and the elderly. New highly interactive learning activities featuring animations, videos, and downloadable content provide insights into nutritional management for patients.

December 9, 2021

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