Physician Assistant

KOLOA, Hawaii — Virtual assistants can offer several benefits to ophthalmic practices if they are integrated with care, according to a speaker.

Despite growth in training programs for physician assistants and associates, non-Hispanic Black men remain significantly underrepresented.

The FDA has approved AccuTest allergy skin testing devices and trays for the diagnosis of allergies, according to a company-issued press release.

In every domain of her life, Amanda Michaud, DMSc, PA-C, AE-C, strives to help uplift fellow women, from encouraging other female physician assistants to recognize their worth to helping young girls to develop their hockey skills.

SAN ANTONIO — The Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma & Immunology gathered leaders in their respective fields to educate advanced providers at its 16th Annual Allergy, Asthma & Immunology CME Conference.

SAN ANTONIO — Career development as well as continuing education and connections are among the goals of the Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, according to incoming president Heather O’Connell, PA-C.

Osteochondral defects of the knee articular cartilage are injuries frequently seen in orthopedics and sports medicine.

WAILEA, Hawaii — At Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Allison Terry, PA-C, discussed how advanced practice providers, such as physician assistants and nurse practitioners, can help maximize orthopedic patient care.

As asthma and allergic diseases grow in prevalence, clinical practice must adapt to meet these changes. Physician assistants are helping to meet the growing patient demand by working collaboratively with their physician colleagues.

The proportion of health care visits delivered by physician assistants or nurse practitioners is rapidly increasing and now accounts for one in every four visits, according to the results of research published in The BMJ.