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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% of Canadians were at greater risk of chronic diseases due to their BMI, including type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, and hypertension. Conclusion Implementing a multidisciplinary pathway within Family Medicine Groups in Quebec is feasible for improving obesity treatment.

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #1: Mission: SPACE

PEMBlog

During this ED visit, the family notes that the child has had 1 week of vomiting whenever he eats. He also developed hypertension with bradycardia prompting surgical intervention. 51,2 (2018): 126-128. 2019, doi:10.1136/bcr-2018-228790 Jafrani, Ryan et al. At that visit, his physical exam was normal. 12,4 e228790.

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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. GPs Are the Backbone of Effective Healthcare Systems Countries with a stronger focus on primary care and family medicine, rather than on hospitals and specialists, enjoy better health, 1 , 2 lower health inequalities, 2 , 3 and prevent hospitalizations.

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Whoop! There It Is: A Pertinent Pediatric Pertussis Podcast

PEMBlog

Pediatr Rev May 2018; 39 (5): 247–257. So respiratory complications include apnea, secondary bacterial pneumonia, and pulmonary hypertension. Healthcare providers play a vital role in diagnosing and managing it, preventing its spread, and educating patients and families about the benefits of vaccination.

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