JAAPA

The June edition is here! 🫀 This month's JAAPA issue dives into topics such as relative energy deficiency in sport, recognizing and managing neonatal sepsis, mechanical support for decompensated heart failure, and more.

JAAPA JAAPA is the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the American Academy of PAs (AAPA). Published for more than 25 years, its mission is to support the ongoing education and advancement of physician assistants (PAs) by publishing current information and research on clinical, health policy, and profession...

Hearing loss is common and linked to serious health risks—including cognitive decline, falls, and depression—but hearing aid use remains low. This JAAPA CME article examines the major barriers to adoption, from stigma and cost to screening gaps, and discusses strategies to help more patients access effective treatment. https://bit.ly/4v9fmnE

Body dysmorphic disorder is frequently underrecognized and misdiagnosed, often due to symptom concealment and overlap with other psychiatric conditions. This latest JAAPA CME article examines diagnostic challenges, the importance of early identification and current management strategies. Read more: https://bit.ly/4waqAtE

Nonopioid options are expanding in pain management. This latest JAAPA pharmacology consult article explores suzetrigine, a newly approved medication for acute pain that targets peripheral pain pathways and has shown efficacy comparable to opioid‑acetaminophen combinations in clinical trials—without demonstrated addiction risk to date. https://bit.ly/4tRWMjK

The May edition is now live! 🤩 This month's JAAPA issue dives into topics such as body dysmorphic disorder, barriers to hearing aid adoption, the potential role of the nonopioid suzetrigine in pain management, and more.

JAAPA JAAPA is the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the American Academy of PAs (AAPA). Published for more than 25 years, its mission is to support the ongoing education and advancement of physician assistants (PAs) by publishing current information and research on clinical, health policy, and profession...

Meet JAAPA at ! JAAPA Editor-in-Chief Richard Dehn, MPA, PA-C, DFAAPA, is hosting a Meet the Editor event and a Reviewer session on Sunday, May 17th! Pre-register for free now! We hope to see you there: https://bit.ly/3YIBAPL

Universal depression screening aims to improve early identification—but are all patients benefiting equally? The study in this latest JAAPA research article examines screening rates after adoption of a universal protocol and identifies persistent disparities in certain patient groups. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4t2ssCw

A 71-year-old man is presenting to an orthopedic clinic with severe right knee pain and stiffness that has persisted for a year. What could be causing this patient’s symptoms? Our latest case study dives into this difficult diagnosis: https://bit.ly/48lKCH5