Celebrating Physician Associates' Contributions to Medical Practice

Jonathan Baker, PA-C, MPAS, emphasized the need for more PAs in leadership and the importance of closing gaps in LGBTQ+ health care.

Ashley Drapeau shared her insights on integrating holistic and Western medicine to treat patients with long COVID and the value of self-care as a PA.

Inspired by her personal experiences, Samora Charles, PA-C, discussed how she empowers underrepresented students to become PAs themselves.

From a blog to a brand, Michele Neskey discussed the steps she took to becoming "The Posh PA."

Early surveillance for developmental dysplasia of the hip prevents long-term sequelae including gait abnormalities and osteoarthritis.

What are the PA and NP roles in caring for older adults and why do so few clinicians identify geriatrics as their primary specialty?

Obesity alters bone metabolism and joint loading in children, increasing the risk for musculoskeletal pain, malalignment, and fractures during growth.

Explore the profiles of 10 nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician associates (PAs) utilizing social media and their respective specialties to give informed medical, professional, and academic advice.

Deep-seated systemic and implicit racial biases within health care education, clinical decision-making, and diagnostic practices continue to drive persistent disparities in patient outcomes for people...

A Washington state court ruled that ambient audio recordings of patient visits are exempt from patient disclosure.

Nurse practitioners, physician associates, and advanced practice registered nurses can now independently order noninvasive colorectal cancer screenings for Medicare patients.

Smartwatches and wearable devices are increasingly evaluated for their clinical utility in screening and managing atrial fibrillation.

A study evaluated whether intrauterine instillation of a local anesthetic before IUD insertion improves procedural pain.

A trauma-informed approach to pelvic examinations reduces patient anxiety by prioritizing autonomy, environmental adjustments, and clear communication.

Experts outline strategies for primary care providers to differentiate between excessive video game use and gaming disorder in children and adolescents.

A 4-year-old boy with acute lymphoblastic leukemia presents with a 2-week history of a pruritic, annular facial plaque.

Early-life exposure to Clostridioides difficile permanently reshapes the neonatal gut and increases susceptibility to enteric viruses in adulthood.

Atypical anorexia presents without low body weight, leading clinicians to frequently overlook the disorder and miss critical screening and treatment opportunities.

Increasing evidence shows that obstructive sleep apnea is more prevalent and severe in women than once thought.

A young woman with a history of anorexia nervosa presents with progressively worsening right forefoot pain after increasing her outdoor running mileage.

Effective atrial fibrillation management requires rate or rhythm control, anticoagulation based on risk scores, and lifestyle changes.

A 45-year-old man presents with a 1-year history of a lower extremity rash that has not improved with emollient and moisturizer application.

A 32-year-old woman presents 2 days after injuring her left shoulder while walking her dog.

Melissa Glassford, DNP, discusses clinical strategies for managing GLP-1 therapy gaps, dose titration, weight plateaus, and side effects in obesity.

Yearly diagnostic screening for migraine from adolescence through menopause can address widespread underdiagnosis and improve clinical management.

A series of lawsuits challenges state laws governing practice authority and physician supervision for nurse practitioners.

This case study highlights the importance of considering pelvic teratomas in the differential diagnosis of young female patients presenting with abdominal symptoms.

A 16-year-old lacrosse player presents with progressively worsening right groin pain 1 week after participating in a highly physical game.

In this episode, host Eileen Ravella, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, sits down with Stephanie Frentzel, DMS, MPAS, PA-C, to discuss why sarcopenia has become one of the most important yet underdiagnosed conditio...

A 20-year-old woman presents with episodic color changes of her fingertips triggered by cold exposure.

A 60-year-old woman with severe obesity (BMI of 45 kg/m²) presents with a 6-week history of worsening medial right knee pain.

CDC and AAP vaccine recommendations have evolved amid policy changes and outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles.

The order advocates separating the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into 3 different single-disease shots and administering all childhood immunizations at separate appointments whenever possib...

A review of the physiological, psychological, and interpersonal compounding stressors that influence low libido in adult patients.

Researchers have proposed that poor balance and postural instability, together with inherent impulsivity, contribute to increased concussion frequency in children with ADHD.

Clinical Advisor Director Nikki Kean sat down with Dr Leners at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Girls and women are participating in sports in greater numbers than ever. Expanded research and more consistent hormonal tracking methods will be essential to refine safety, performance, and training ...

Host Dr Eileen Ravella invites Dr Calbeth Alaribe to discuss why endometriosis is often underdiagnosed and undertreated in Black patients, how delayed diagnosis may contribute to poorer pregnancy outc...

Ashley Drapeau, PA-C, MAc, MPAS, examines the clinical identification, systemic pathology, and ongoing diagnostic challenges associated with Long COVID.

In the health care industry, providing false information on a job application regarding a felony conviction or guilty plea constitutes grounds for termination, regardless of whether the conviction has...

This Stat Consult outlines the 4 stages of gout, diagnostic criteria, and acute flare management strategies for clinicians.

Hypoactive sexual desire disorder is a common, underrecognized condition in women that arises from neurologic, hormonal, and psychosocial factors.

Clinical Advisor Director Nikki Kean sat down with Valerie Fuller, PhD, DNP, at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) annual conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

At AANP 2026, Kaneez R Odgers, DNP, APN, FNP-BC, shared a presentation on the ways NPs can use AI to reduce administrative burden.

A 42-year-old woman presents with gradually developing light patches on her hands and around her mouth that have appeared over the past year.

Chronic pain and cancer pain management require a multimodal approach that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual distress.

Diagnostic errors are the most common cause of medical malpractice lawsuits, accounting for roughly a third of all medical malpractice claims.