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The landscape of nicotine use has evolved dramatically beyond traditional cigarettes, presenting new challenges for PAs in primary care and specialty settings. This comprehensive session examines current epidemiological trends in nicotine usage across adult and teenage populations in the United States, providing essential data to inform your clinical practice and patient education strategies. Participants will explore the expanding array of nicotine products available in today's market, from traditional tobacco to emerging alternatives like e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and novel nicotine delivery systems. Understanding these options is crucial for conducting thorough patient assessments and addressing the full spectrum of nicotine dependence in your practice. The session emphasizes evidence-based cessation strategies, reviewing FDA-approved pharmacologic therapies including nicotine replacement therapy, varenicline, and bupropion, while addressing practical implementation strategies for both adult and adolescent populations.

Master the complexities of managing hematologic malignancy and bone marrow transplant survivors in the primary care setting. This essential session addresses the unique challenges these patients face, from immunosuppression management to long-term survivorship care. Learn critical pearls for early detection and intervention of infectious complications, including appropriate diagnostic workups and prophylactic strategies. Understand post-transplant vaccination schedules, cancer screening modifications following chemotherapy, and when to initiate specialist referrals for complications like hypothyroidism, psychological trauma, and fertility concerns. You'll develop confidence in coordinating care with oncology specialists while providing comprehensive primary care that optimizes both survival and quality of life for this vulnerable population.

Explore the revolutionary non-invasive treatment option transforming mental health care. This session demystifies TMS technology, its similarities to MRI imaging, and its targeted approach to treating depression and anxiety through stimulation of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate cortex. Understand critical safety considerations, including absolute contraindications like ferrous metal implants, patient selection criteria, and treatment protocols. Gain practical knowledge to appropriately counsel patients, identify suitable candidates, and integrate TMS referrals into your mental health treatment algorithms.

Move beyond CPAP to address the 30-50% of OSA patients who cannot tolerate traditional therapy. This practical session explores alternative treatment modalities including mandibular advancement devices and hypoglossal nerve stimulation, detailing mechanisms of action, patient selection criteria, and expected outcomes. Learn to implement comprehensive conservative management strategies including supervised weight loss programs, positional therapy, and lifestyle modifications. Understand when to recommend these alternatives, how to coordinate care with sleep specialists and dentists, and how to monitor treatment efficacy. Leave equipped to offer hope and effective solutions to your CPAP-intolerant patients.

An Update on Osteoporosis Management and Fracture Prevention Strategies | Diagnosis and Management of Axial Spondyloarthritis

Liver disease care is evolving—NAFLD and NASH are now MASLD and MASH, reflecting the critical link between liver health and metabolic dysfunction. Stay ahead with expert-led education on diagnosis, treatment strategies, and emerging therapies to improve patient outcomes.

The important role of PAs in patient care continues to grow. Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are chronic inflammatory diseases that can substantially undermine the functional abilities and quality of life of affected individuals. Psoriasis is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the United States, affecting more than 8 million Americans. The most common subtype is plaque psoriasis, which accounts for 80% to 90% of cases. Patients with psoriasis may find it difficult to perform usual activities of daily living, particularly when psoriatic lesions are present on the hands and feet. In spite of the marked impact of psoriasis and PsA on patients’ lives, these conditions continue to be underdiagnosed and undertreated. PAs have pivotal opportunities to improve the care of patients with psoriasis and PsA through improved knowledge of clinical presentations, diagnostic approaches, treatment strategies, and management of comorbidities.

This educational presentation designed to simplify electrocardiogram interpretation for clinicians outside of cardiology. It introduces the basics of cardiac conduction, lead placement, and axis interpretation, while guiding learners through rhythm identification, rate calculation, and recognition of common arrhythmias. The session highlights key diagnostic patterns such as AV blocks, atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, and ST-segment changes in acute coronary syndromes. With practical examples and clear explanations, it equips providers with foundational tools to confidently approach EKGs in clinical practice.

In the age of antibiotic stewardship, "red ears" in children and ear pain in adults are often over diagnosed as otitis media and antibiotics are still prescribed by default. This presentation discusses many of the different (and sometimes more common) causes of these presentations and recommendations on what to do about them from an ENT perspective.

No matter the specialty, everyone has had an anxious patient in their practice. Anxiety in patients can lead to worse health outcomes, less adherence, and comorbid health conditions. The WHO has targeted anxiety and panic disorders as priority conditions due to their negative impact on health. But if psychiatry or behavioral health is hard to access in your area, how can you make an impact? This presentation aims to give practical interventions to assist non-psychiatry providers in implementing interventions to assist their patients. Case studies, data, and sample treatment plans to empower PAs in anxiety treatment are included.