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Development of a Multidisciplinary Clinic for the Treatment of Obesity in a Canadian University Family Medicine Group (U-FMG) [Obesity, exercise and nutrition]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context In 2018, 63.1% Objective To implement and evaluate a novel multidisciplinary trajectory aimed at improving the treatment of obesity thus preventing multiple health-related complications. Conclusion Implementing a multidisciplinary pathway within Family Medicine Groups in Quebec is feasible for improving obesity treatment.

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Pregnancy outcomes and complications in refugees and other newcomers at a Family Medicine practice in Philadelphia, PA [Women's health]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting/Dataset Data were extracted from the electronic health records at a Family Medicine practice in Philadelphia, PA. Population Studied Inclusion criteria were ages 16-45 with a DME performed between 2018 and 2023. Descriptive statistics were conducted.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. Should GPs actually be treated as the stars of medicine? million people in 2018), shows that the longer you know your GP, the better off you are. Family medicine today is therefore more important than ever.