PA looking at a paper

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

Updated 2017 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) publishes the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes annually, based on the latest medical research. The following narrative provides a summary of the 2017 updated recommendations that have been developed for clinical practice. The ADA guidelines are not intended to aid or preclude clinical judgment. The full guidelines can be accessed at ADA's Diabetes Pro website.

March 2, 2017

A Day in the Life of a PA in Orthopaedic Surgery

I enjoy being a physician assistant because my work is challenging, yet very rewarding. I am able to practice medicine within a multidisciplinary team where I consult with my supervising physicians daily. Here’s what a recent day was like for me.

June 5, 2014

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