Free Physician Assistant CME

Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:

• Implement routine OSA screening for patients with obesity and other OSA risk factors.
• Identify tools that can aid in screening patients for OSA.
• Initiate diagnostic workups for patients with suspected OSA.
• Evaluate results from OSA diagnostic studies.
• Implement multidisciplinary approaches to formulate tailored management strategies for OSA that account for patient preferences and new therapeutic options.

In this online, self-learning activity:

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, with more than 236,000 new cases diagnosed and over 124,000 deaths annually. The most common type of lung cancer, non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), accounts for about 85% of cases and has seen steady declines in mortality over the past several years as improvements have been made in diagnosis, staging, and treatment. In contrast, outcomes for the less prevalent small cell lung cancer (SCLC), which is neuroendocrine in nature and accounts for about 14% of all lung cancer cases, have remained poor in recent years despite improvement in those for NSCLC.

In this online, self-learning activity: Blepharitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the eyelids, resulting in discomfort, redness, irritation, and the appearance of dandruff-like flakes on eyelashes. Demodex blepharitis is a specific subtype of blepharitis, where blepharitis is caused by an overgrowth of Demodex mites, which are normal facial skin flora. In other forms of blepharitis, the etiology may be bacterial colonization, allergies, or seborrheic dermatitis, whereas in Demodex blepharitis, the excessive growth of Demodex folliculorum or Demodex brevis is the driver of inflammation. Research suggests that Demodex blepharitis represents three out of five cases of blepharitis.

Pri-Med offers a diverse library of physician assistant CME/CE, providing clinically focused education for every stage of your career. Whether you’re a newly practicing physician assistant transitioning from the classroom to the exam room or an experienced clinician, you’ll find the resources you need to grow professionally.

In this accredited activity, expert faculty, Adjoa Anyane‐Yeboa, MD, MPH, and Ugo Iroku, MD, MHS, dive into the issue of healthcare disparities in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Healthcare disparities disproportionately affect minoritized and low-income groups, contributing to poor health outcomes. Patient-provider distrust, knowledge gaps, and lack of shared decision making contribute to health disparities in these patient groups and influence disease outcomes. It is critical for clinicians to understand the social determinants of health impacting IBD patient care and develop strategies to reduce disparities. In addition, implicit bias significantly affects clinician-patient interaction, as well as diagnosis and treatment decisions. Once clinicians are made aware of their implicit biases, they must work to overcome them and foster open communication with patients to reduce disparities and improve patient care.

In this online, self-learning activity:

Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare form of head and neck cancer, with 133,000-176,000 new cases diagnosed worldwide each year. Although relatively uncommon in the United States with an age-standardized incidence rate of 0.41 per 100,000 population, NPC is endemic to certain geographic regions, such as southern China, Southeast Asia, and North Africa. Several risk factors for NPC have been identified, including consumption of salted fish, alcohol use, wood dust exposure, and plasma Epstein–Barr virus positivity.

In this accredited CME/CNE activity, cardiologist Dr. Matthew Martinez reviews key considerations and updates in the diagnosis and management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Specifically, he explores the disease burden and the dire consequences of undiagnosed HCM, the difficulty in diagnosing HCM including lack of symptoms or presence of nonspecific symptoms, best practices for ordering echocardiograms, and guideline recommendations for treatment, including mavacamten. The informational session also discusses communicating with patients and caregivers/families.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by inflammation and obstruction of airflow in the lungs, resulting in difficulty breathing. It includes the conditions of emphysema and chronic bronchitis, both of which contribute to the deterioration of lung function. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, with a prevalence of 14.2 million.

In this 1-hour (chapter-based) presentation, join a primary care practitioner and an obesity specialist as they navigate real-world conversations about weight management. Explore effective pharmacologic options and gain confidence in initiating weight loss discussions.

This on-demand webinar provides a comprehensive overview of Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, and related approaches. Led by Yoni K. Ashar, PhD, this course explores the key distinctions between pain recovery therapies and traditional pain management, offering practical tools to help patients achieve lasting relief.

Physicians, psychologists, and healthcare professionals will benefit from this evidence-based training, earning 1 CME or CEU upon completion.

Early identification of atypical motor patterns is crucial for timely intervention and optimizing developmental outcomes in infants. A simple yet effective method for assessing these patterns involves observing the baby during a 30-second, 4-position exam. This examination includes careful observation of the infant in the following positions:

* Supine: Note posture, spontaneous movements, and interaction with the environment.

* Horizontal Suspension: Observe head control, trunk extension, and limb movements against gravity.

* Pull to Sit: Assess head lag, trunk activation, and ability to assist with the movement.

* Prone: Evaluate head lifting, weight-bearing through the arms, and early mobility attempts. Gain valuable insights and download resources through this complimentary CME/CE course

Primary care clinicians have many functions in emergency medicine. These include providing emergency care themselves, especially in rural areas, identifying patients who require immediate referral to an emergency department, and care coordination with emergency room physicians. Learn how to improve the care of your patients with one of the emergency medicine CME/CE courses provided by Pri-Med.

Pediatric and adult infectious diseases, vaccines, and vaccine hesitancy have always been an integral component of primary care practice, and the need for to remain up to date on these topics has increased tremendously since the advent of COVID-19.

The obesity epidemic continues to escalate at a dramatic pace. Primary care clinicians stand at the front lines of obesity diagnosis and management. Earn obesity medicine CME/CE credits with one of the free courses provided by Pri-Med.