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Clinical Advisor offers news, tips, opinions, and more for nurse practitioners and physician associates working in both primary and specialty care🩺
For #NPWeek, we're featuring Carol Cunningham, DNP, MSN, RNFA, FNP-C, a family nurse practitioner and clinical educator with expertise spanning critical care, #EmergencyMedicine, and pediatric orthopedics. Watch her video profile below ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4iBNsgS @aanp.org
Carol Cunningham, DNP, on Empowering Patients and Advancing Interprofessional Collaboration
Carol Cunningham, DNP, shares personal and practical advice as a leading nurse practitioner and educator.
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In celebration of #NPWeek, we sat down with Julie Blumenfeld, DNP, CNM, a #midwife and educator at Rutgers Health School of Nursing. Check out her conversation with us here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/489em9V @aanp.org
'Lead With Curiosity': Midwife Julie Blumenfeld, DNP, on Mentorship, Advocacy, and Patient-Centered Care
Midwife Julie Blumenfeld, DNP, teaches her students to practice relationship-based care that sees patients within the full context of their lives.
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Our first #NPWeek spotlight features James Q. Simmons, DNP, a respected voice in the clinical and social media spaces. Check out our conversation with Dr. Simmons and learn more about his work here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4foYvI2 @aanp.org #Medfluencer
'Deeper Than the Headline': James Q. Simmons, DNP, on Media Literacy and Combating Health Misinformation
James Q. Simmons, DNP, talks strategies for addressing medical misinformation through personal identity and a community-focused lens.
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Timely screening with bone density assessments is essential for patients with #LiverDisease to detect subclinical #Osteoporosis and reduce fracture risk. Read more here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4iElLmn
Osteoporosis and Liver Disease: Synergy of Metabolic Diseases
Timely screening with bone density assessments is essential for patients with liver disease to detect subclinical osteoporosis and reduce fracture risk.
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#ICYMI: A new change to the Arkansas #Medicaid program permits physician associates to self-report as rendering/billing providers and #PCPs for direct health care reimbursement. Read our latest here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/47XAKD9
Arkansas PAs Recognized Under Medicaid as Rendering and Billing Providers, PCPs
Recent policy changes permit physician associates in Arkansas to act as rendering and billing providers for direct health care reimbursement.
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A case study examines a 62-year-old male engineer presenting with a 53-year history of refractory chronic #Migraine without aura. Find out where this #Neurology case leads here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/48wocCH @utmbhealth.bsky.social
Case Study: From Daily Migraine Attacks to Full Remission After 53 Years
A case study examines a 62-year-old male engineer presenting with a 53-year history of refractory chronic migraine without aura.
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#GLP1 receptor agonists demonstrate therapeutic actions beyond #GlycemicControl, directly influencing blood pressure regulation and lipid clearance pathways. Read more here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4kvu8mL
Beyond Glycemic Control: GLP-1 Agonists in the Treatment of Hypertension and Dyslipidemia
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists demonstrate therapeutic actions beyond glycemic control, directly influencing blood pressure regulation and lipid clearance pathways.
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#GINA2026 guidance reinforces inhaled #Corticosteroid therapy across treatment tracks and advises against short-acting β2-agonist monotherapy. Check out the review on #Asthma guidelines here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4iWkGre @vanderbiltnurse.bsky.social @globalasthmanet.bsky.social
Optimizing Asthma Care: 2026 GINA Recommendations for APRNs
GINA 2026 guidance reinforces inhaled corticosteroid therapy across treatment tracks and advises against short-acting β2-agonist monotherapy.
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This Sunday, we will be turning the clocks back in a familiar ritual to end #DaylightSavings⏰ Research has increasingly shown that the time shift may carry real health consequences. Read more here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/48kQX5g @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social
The End of DST: New Study Investigates Health Risks From Switching Time Twice a Year
New research from Stanford University suggests permanent standard time is the healthiest option.
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Our Opinion writer, Jim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C, examines the ongoing debate between the @ama-assn.org (#AMA) and non-physician clinicians regarding #ScopeOfPractice. Give it a read here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3WxRfTI @aanp.org
What’s Wrong With the American Medical Association?
Jim Anderson examines the ongoing debate between the American Medical Association and non-physician clinicians regarding scope of practice.
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Researchers at @hsph.harvard.edu and @mgbresearch.bsky.social found that cumulative dietary exposures across distinct life stages, from adolescence through older age, influence female #ReproductiveHealth and long-term #ChronicDisease risk. Read more here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3UKEvbX
Fifty Years of Nurses' Health Studies Data Highlight Lifelong Nutrition
Sustaining high overall diet quality into older age is associated with preserved cognitive function, reduced physical frailty, and chronic disease-free survival.
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Postmenopausal women who initiate off-label #TestosteroneTherapy experience a significantly elevated rate of incident #CVD, including heart failure and stroke, compared with unexposed women. Read more about this study presented at @menopausesociety.bsky.social here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3US8yym
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Rises Significantly With Testosterone Use in Postmenopausal Women
Researchers evaluated the association between off-label testosterone therapy and incident cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women.
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Our latest in #Neurology: Targeted calcitonin gene-related peptide therapies significantly decrease monthly #Migraine days across both episodic and chronic migraine populations. Read more here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3UJoPFN
CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies Demonstrate Sustained Reductions in Migraine Days
Targeted calcitonin gene-related peptide therapies significantly decrease monthly migraine days across both episodic and chronic migraine populations.
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#ICYMI: Check out our conference page highlighting everything #GAPNA2026 ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4ekBndi
Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association Archives
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This month's #LegalAdvisor case: Errors in identifying a #Deaf patient led to noncompliance labels, improper involuntary commitment, and a federal court lawsuit. Read it here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4sa87vt
Deaf Patient Denied ASL Interpreter Sues Hospitals in Federal Court
Errors in identifying a Deaf patient led to noncompliance labels, improper involuntary commitment, and a federal court lawsuit.
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Guiding expectant and new mothers on #InfantFeeding decisions goes beyond handing over a pamphlet and reciting clinical guidelines — it requires active, hands-on support during a vulnerable period for patients: early #Postpartum. Read more here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3W9CI0i
Infant Feeding and Patient-Centered Support in Early Postpartum
Addressing mental health and socioeconomic barriers during postpartum visits improves infant feeding outcomes and parental well-being.
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It's the last day of #PAWeek (but we appreciate y'all all year long!) Make sure you're caught up and learn more about the PAs we spoke with over the past week by checking out a roundup of our coverage here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4yiwBnY #PAsGoBeyond
PA Week 2026
Celebrating Physician Associates' Contributions to Medical Practice
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Watch our latest #PAWeek profile: A conversation with Jonathan Baker, PA-C, MPAS, who emphasized the need for more PAs in leadership and the importance of closing gaps in #LGBTQ+ health care ⬇️ https://bit.ly/478A0KX #PAsGoBeyond
‘A Happier, Healthier Butt’: How PA Jonathan Baker Found His Niche in Anorectal Care
Jonathan Baker, PA-C, MPAS, emphasized the need for more PAs in leadership and the importance of closing gaps in LGBTQ+ health care.
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Check out our #PAWeek interview with PA Ashley Drapeau, who shared her insights on integrating holistic and Western medicine to treat patients with long #COVID and the value of self-care as a PA ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4dt6zqC #PAsGoBeyond
Integrative Medicine in Long COVID Treatment: A Conversation With PA Ashley Drapeau
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.
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For #PAWeek, Samora Charles, PA-C, a surgical physician associate, author, and cofounder of the PAs of Color, sat down with us to talk about her journey to getting where she is today. Listen to the conversation here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4783QPD #PAsGoBeyond
‘You’re Not Finished Yet’: Samora Charles on Becoming a PA
Inspired by her personal experiences, Samora Charles, PA-C, discussed how she empowers underrepresented students to become PAs themselves.
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Happy #PAWeek!✨ We're kicking off the week with Michele Neskey, PA-C, founder of "The Posh PA," dedicated to guiding students on the path to becoming a #PhysicianAssociate. Check out the conversation here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4y6kbPM #Medfluencer #PAsGoBeyond
'The Posh PA' Michele Neskey Talks Content Creation, Authenticity, and Advising the Next Generation of PAs
From a blog to a brand, Michele Neskey discussed the steps she took to becoming "The Posh PA."
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Early surveillance for #DevelopmentalDysplasia of the hip prevents long-term sequelae, including gait abnormalities and #Osteoarthritis. Read more here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4rTFxPa
Managing Developmental Dysplasia of the Hips
Early surveillance for developmental dysplasia of the hip prevents long-term sequelae including gait abnormalities and osteoarthritis.
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October has arrived! Check out last month's #PAPlaybook episodes below ⬇️ 🎧 The Aging Imperative: https://bit.ly/3VKRGJX 🎧 Frontier Medicine to the Future: https://bit.ly/4j58eWZ 🎧 Living With ALS: https://bit.ly/4hwU8Lu 🎧 PA GUIDE as a Study Tool https://bit.ly/4rFE0vX
The Aging Imperative: PAs and NPs in Geriatric Care
What are the PA and NP roles in caring for older adults and why do so few clinicians identify geriatrics as their primary specialty?
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#Obesity alters bone metabolism and joint loading in children, increasing the risk for musculoskeletal pain, malalignment, and fractures during growth. Read more here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4xVhdxF
Orthopedic Manifestations in Children With Obesity: Evaluation and Management
Obesity alters bone metabolism and joint loading in children, increasing the risk for musculoskeletal pain, malalignment, and fractures during growth.
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Welcome to our #Medfluencer series! Check out these 10 #NursePractitioners and #PhysicianAssociates utilizing social media and their respective specialties to give informed medical, professional, and academic advice to patients and peers ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4yVXxKT @aanp.org
10 NPs and PAs Sharing Clinical and Professional Insights on TikTok
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.
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#AI has the potential to transform modern healthcare; however, without intentional and inclusive design, it risks perpetuating the #RacialDisparities already entrenched in the US healthcare system. Read more here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4dRGX6F
Artificial Intelligence as a Tool to Reduce Racial Bias in Medicine: Challenges and Opportunities
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...
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#ICYMI: In one of the first rulings on AI technology use in medicine, a Washington state court ruled that patients do not have a right to access ambient #AI audio recordings from clinical visits. Read more here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4xBkD8F
Court Rules Patients Cannot Access Ambient AI Clinical Recordings
A Washington state court ruled that ambient audio recordings of patient visits are exempt from patient disclosure.
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#ICYMI: Medicare will now allow NPs, PAs, and clinical nurse specialists to independently order covered, noninvasive #ColorectalCancer screening tests without physician approval. Read more here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4rl5qqI @aanp.org
Medicare Allows APPs to Order Noninvasive Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Nurse practitioners, physician associates, and advanced practice registered nurses can now independently order noninvasive colorectal cancer screenings for Medicare patients.
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#Smartwatches and wearable devices are increasingly evaluated for their clinical utility in screening and managing #AtrialFibrillation. Read more in our latest feature here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/46t3qmG
Integrating Wearable Devices Like Smartwatches Into Clinical Care for Atrial Fibrillation
Smartwatches and wearable devices are increasingly evaluated for their clinical utility in screening and managing atrial fibrillation.
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