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This presentation will discuss gene-drug pairs relevant in cardiology, describe how PGx variation affects the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of cardiovascular agents, and review seminal clinical trial data impacting PGx implementation in cardiology. Faculty will review the availability of evidence-based PGx guidelines relevant to the prescribing of antiplatelets, statins, and warfarin and explain how patient factors (ancestry, treatment intensity, concomitant therapy, etc) are integrated into PGx algorithms. Finally, a review of specific challenges to PGx implementation in cardiology, focusing on clopidogrel will be covered.

Learn more about utilizing pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing before prescribing medications to patients. PGx testing has the potential to improve outcomes for patients in multiple areas of medicine. Current guidelines for pharmacogenetic prescribing of opioids, antidepressants, and statins have been updated based on review of recent data. Participants will work through cases involving ordering and using PGx testing to inform prescribing choices for opioids, antidepressants, and statins.

Genetic testing is becoming more affordable and more frequently covered by insurance, yet to many healthcare providers, it is a mystery. This presentation will lay out genetic and genomic testing in a simple and easy-to-understand manner, so that PAs can understand how to use genetic testing in ways that will help them to better care for their patients.

This presentation is intended for practicing PAs who want to learn more about the overlap between genetics and autism spectrum disorder. The goal is to help PAs “think genetically” when evaluating and seeing patients with autism spectrum disorder. The intricacies of a genetics evaluation will be reviewed to help PAs better understand, appreciate, and utilize a genetics consult. The history, definition, diagnosis, epidemiology, and etiology of autism spectrum disorder will be discussed. Selected genetic disorders associated with autism spectrum disorder will also be reviewed. Briefly, options for genetic testing will be discussed as well as genetic counseling and consenting for genetic testing.

These short videos illustrate real-world patient scenarios highlighting a PA expert integrating their thoughts, approaches, and best practices as they interact with a patient about obesity including asking permission to discuss weight, taking a weight history, nutrition, physical activity, and treatment options.

Listen in on three recorded webinars from expert PA faculty in obesity medicine discuss pathophysiology, pharmacologic options, and overall approaches to management. This series focuses on the complications of obesity the long-term treatment plans and preferences for a range of patients with different characteristics.

This series is designed for healthcare professionals to enhance their knowledge and competence related to the pathophysiology, prevalence, and overall burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) among older adults, as well as the latest data and evidence in support of vaccines and their potential to impact prevention strategies for older adults. This series features microlearning, interactive cases, panel discussions, podcasts, and a trivia game.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious seasonal lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) characterized by cough, runny nose, sneezing, wheezing, sore throat, fatigue, decreased appetite, and fever which affects both children and adults. RSV can be particularly dangerous for older adults, who experience more severe disease as a consequence of increased vulnerability to infection. This multi-modal and interactive education will review the mechanism of RSV illness and summarize the disease burden of RSV in adults with a focus on hospitalizations, comorbidities, and related health disparities.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious seasonal lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) and can be particularly dangerous for older adults, who experience more severe disease as a consequence of increased vulnerability to infection. Listen in as this multidisciplinary panel of experts discuss the disease burden of RSV in adults with a focus on hospitalizations, comorbidities, and related health disparities and the role of vaccines in prevention strategies.

This case-based interactive module features experts reviewing patient cases to discuss the disease burden of RSV in adults with a focus on hospitalizations, comorbidities, and related health disparities and the role of vaccines in prevention strategies. The goal of this education is to improve knowledge and awareness of the burden of RSV and to implement prevention strategies among older adults.