Diabetes Care During Emergencies
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created this resource to help patients prepare for and manage their diabetes during an emergency.
Teens and Suicide: What Parents Should Know
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention created this educational resource for parents to help them learn what puts kids at greatest risk for suicide – and what protects them most…
Diabetes Self-management Education and Support in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
A Consensus Report of the American Diabetes Association, the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American…
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Maternal Opioid-Related Diagnoses in the US, 2010-2017
This JAMA published research article seeks to answer the question, ‘In the US from 2010 to 2017, what were national-level and state-level rates in neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and maternal…
Trends in and Characteristics of Buprenorphine Misuse Among Adults in the US
This JAMA published research article seeks to answer the question, ‘With recent increases in buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), is buprenorphine misuse increasing in the US?’
Don’t “Waive” Goodbye to Education for Opioid Use Disorder
In this article, published by the National Academy of Medicine, the authors advocate that the U.S. health system must expand and sustain OUD diagnosis and treatment by training an interprofessional…
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Holiday Eating Tips? You’ve Got This!
Holidays can be challenging for those who want to maintain their weight. Don’t let available holiday treats detract from overall healthy eating goals – yours or your patients! AAPA asked the PA Foundation’s Nutrition Outreach Fellows to share their best tips and tactics.
December 16, 2020
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5 Tips for Better Patient Nutrition Counseling
PAs are in a unique position to be leaders in nutrition management on behalf of their patients. Addressing nutrition in sensitive ways can have a significant impact on patients’ health. Here are five tips for PAs as they counsel patients on nutrition.
November 13, 2020
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Take the Guesswork Out: Meal Replacement Study Results Can Help PAs Advise Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Meal planning is critical for patients with type 2 diabetes and PAs can be challenged to provide recommendations to help patients to manage blood sugar levels. A new study provides evidence to help PAs advise patients about sensible options for diabetes-specific meal and snack replacement.
October 2, 2020