Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The USPSTF recommends 1-time screening for AAA with ultrasonography in men aged 65 to 75 years who have ever smoked. (B Setting: Criteria Time Frame: 2013-01-01 to 2023-12-31. Number of patients who meet inclusion criteria at Family Medicine Clinics: 6,551 Patients. cm or larger. are Not Hispanic or Latino and 87.7%

Internal Medicine 130

Internal Medicine DO Family Medicine Screening 130

Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 1, 2025

That small win reminded me that artificial intelligence is already shaping the way our patients (and our families) search for health advice. Bridging the 17‑Year Research–Practice Gap Implementation scientists estimate that it takes about seventeen years for new evidence to become routine care (Rubin, 2023). JAMA , 329(16), 1333–1336.

Patient-Centered 130

Patient-Centered Integrated Care Primary Care Healthcare Professional 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Intervention: 12 monthly online OUD sessions held from April 2023 to March 2024. 4 expert faculty members developed session curriculum: screening and diagnosis, using behavioral health/counseling, addressing harm reduction, among others. Setting: 20 PC practices located in various regions across the US.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Education Individual Screening 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Atrial fibrillation (AFib) significantly impacts patient morbidity and mortality, despite existing screening practices. We searched seven databases from inception to May 2023. Two independent reviewers screened and extracted data using Covidence® with disagreements resolved by a third reviewer.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Electronics Screening Clinic 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Search strategy developed for six medical databases (2000-March 2023), key terms of ID, pain, analgesia, medication. Following removal of duplicates 20,425 titles, 2,716 abstracts, 341 full-text articles were screened; 28 articles were eligible for inclusion. Study Design and Analysis: Systematic review (PROSPERO CRD42023415051).

Management 130

Management Medical Healthcare Professional Chronic Condition 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

SUD screening is not universally done in primary care (PC). In our institution, screenings are completed for patients ≥15 years during well visits; those not presenting for well visits and under 15 may represent missed opportunities. A score ≥2 constitutes a positive screen for possible substance misuse.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Referral Wellness Visit 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context While poverty is a risk factor for many chronic conditions, when it is recognized by care providers social screening can be used to positively impact patients’ health. Joseph’s Primary Care Clinic in Saint John, NB, Canada in 2023. Nearly all missed screens were attributed to forgetfulness (94.4%).

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Provider Clinic 130

Myriad Genetics

APRIL 15, 2024

Less invasive options like prenatal cell-free DNA (cfDNA) screens can also be used to help identify the microdeletion. According to a study in Genes (Basel) , cfDNA screens have “a 70–83% detection rate and a 40–50% positive predictive value (PPV) for most associated 22q microdeletions.” Published 2023 Jan 6. Microdeletions. 

Screening 52

Screening Patient-Centered Diagnosis Healthcare 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In the years following the PHE, rates of screening for tobacco use decreased, particularly during telehealth visits. It is unknown if these changes in screening persist. Setting or Dataset: Electronic health record data from 541 community-based clinics across 17 states in the OCHIN network from 01/01/2019-5/31/2023.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Telehealth Community 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Quantitative data were collected from screening reports, session attendance, and intervention records. Population Studied: Individuals with type 2 diabetes from November 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Individual Management 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: In Ontario, patients who move increasingly keep their family physician (FP) because no one in their new community is accepting new patients, creating long distances to seek primary care. Study Design: A cross-sectional analysis of patients and FPs in Ontario from April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2023.

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Primary Care Families Family 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: The rise in social needs screening in primary care settings has led to questions about program design and implementation strategies. Multisector coordination is critical for effective screening and referral initiatives. Setting or Dataset: A tracking document used to manage the social needs screening and referral system.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Referral Screening Patient-Centered 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Additional searches included searches on Google Scholar, manual searches, citation tracking and reference list screening. Results: Thirteen reviews published in English from 2010 to 2023 were included. Popay et al.’s ’s (2006) narrative synthesis was used to analyze and report the results.

Finance 130

Finance Community Consulting Primary Care 130

Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 19, 2025

This position statement from the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) outlines our organizational commitment to Measurement-Based Care (MBC) as a foundational element of integrated healthcare. Families, Systems, & Health, 39(2), 259–268. 3, 4) Why is MBC important? 3, 5, 6) b. Boswell, J. Hepner, K. Rothrock, N.

Integrated Care 100

Integrated Care Mental Health Healthcare Clinical Practice 100

Myriad Genetics

MARCH 13, 2024

Many of us have seen stories in the news about American families on diagnostic odysseys for their children with rare diseases. More and more, doctors, researchers, and families are turning to technologies like AI and even Google to help them decode health symptoms and get on the road to solutions and treatments.

Diagnose 52

Diagnose Screening Diagnosis Family 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

medical assistants) to deliver high quality cervical cancer screening (CCS). Setting or Dataset: In 4 clinics in a multi-site FQHC serving predominantly Chinese and Latina women, 23 IDIs, 24 pre-surveys (11 PCPs, 13 staff), 21 post-surveys (7 PCPs, 14 staff) were conducted in June 2023.

Education 130

Education Screening Patient-Centered Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Increasing access to primary care clinicians who are better able to screen and treat pediatric mental health conditions can improve mental health and reduce unnecessary ED visits. Analysis: This is a secondary analysis of clinician participation and uptake of consultation and training for pediatric mental health in Virginia between 2016-2023.

Mental Health 130

Mental Health Internal Medicine DO Family Medicine 130

Medical Xpress

APRIL 7, 2023

To uncover attitudes and the biggest challenges facing colorectal cancer (CRC) awareness and screening, BGI Genomics today released its State of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Report, marking the first-ever global survey report on the world's third most common cancer.

Screening 69

Screening Families Family IT 69

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: News and scholarly reports have highlighted that primary care professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and administrators, are leaving comprehensive family medicine practice because of COVID-19 circumstances that may have fostered moral distress. Results: Twenty-five primary care professionals were recruited.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Healthcare Professional DO Family Medicine 130

Annals of Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

PURPOSE We assessed the feasibility and acceptability of implementing a digital cognitive assessment (DCA) for Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) screening into primary care. We also assessed the prevalence of positive screens and measured diagnostic and care outcomes after a positive DCA result.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diagnosis Screening Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Intervention: A rural-setting family physician scripted informal videos describing her extensive experience with treating patients with OUD using buprenorphine. Population Studied: Licensed, actively practicing Internal Medicine and Family Medicine physicians and Non-physician practitioners in Kentucky.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Education Patient-Centered Chronic Disease 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) adolescents face unique sexual health determinants including racial disparities, cultural background, immigration status, familial English proficiency, and STI screening practices. Population Studied: Self-identified AAPI parents and adolescents in the U.S.

Education 130

Education Family Families Screening 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dataset: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase (Ovid), and IEEE Xplore on August 4, 2023. Results: Out of 271 records found, 193 were screened, leading to the inclusion of seven reviews and four empirical studies, all published from 2020 onwards. Study Design: We performed a scoping review searching three electronic databases.

Clinic 130

Clinic Electronics Screening Physicals 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Registry of Trials (inception to August 2023). Two independent reviewers screened titles/abstracts, full-text articles, and extracted data. Dataset: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cohort studies, case-control studies, and quasi-randomized studies were eligible.

Screening 130

Screening Clinic Individual Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Two researchers independently screened texts using Covidence software. 30, 2023, were considered. Study Design and Analysis: This scoping review follows the Arksey and O’Malley methodological framework. Extracted data was recorded and presented in tabular formats and/or graphical summaries, with descriptive overviews.

Community 130

Community Individual Relationship Screening 130

PEMBlog

MAY 1, 2025

Counsel families and caregiversincluding pregnant household contactson the risks, exposures, and infection control considerations related to Parvovirus B19. It is a non-enveloped, single-stranded DNA virus in the Parvoviridae family. Sometimes I share it with patients and families. UpToDate , Jun. Parvoviruses.

Complication 83

Complication Patient-Centered Patients Clinic 83

Family Physicians of Greeley

MAY 17, 2023

Create a relaxing bedtime routine, avoid screens before bed, and ensure your sleeping environment is comfortable and conducive to restful sleep. The post Improving Mental Health: Strategies for Self-Care and Well-Being appeared first on Family Physicians of Greeley, PLLP. By doing so, you can lead a happier, more fulfilling life.

Mental Health 40

Mental Health Physicals Healthcare Professional Relationship 40

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends discussing family planning and preconception counseling at the domestic medical exam (DME), yet there is little guidance on specific counseling needs in this population. Population Studied Inclusion criteria were ages 16-45 with a DME performed between 2018 and 2023.

Family Medicine 130

Family Medicine DO Complication Families 130

Common Sense Family Doctor

MAY 30, 2025

The US Preventive Services Task Force , the American Academy of Family Physicians , and the American College of Chest Physicians recommend annual low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening for adults 50 to 80 years of age who have at least a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have smoked within the past 15 years.

Primary Care 59

Primary Care Screening Family Physician DO 59

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for the evaluation and treatment of pediatric obesity. Nearly half (44%) screened positive for financial insecurity. Context: Primary care providers (PCPs) frequently treat children and adolescents with obesity. Results: 151 parents responded.

Clinical Practice 130

Clinical Practice Clinic Education Primary Care 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 18, 2025

adults participating in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2021 to 2023). “The simple and universally accessible waist-to-height measurement is useful in clinical and public health practice for liver disease screening, prevention, diagnosis and management globally.” Agbaje, M.D., All rights reserved.

Diagnosis 52

Diagnosis Screening Management Clinic 52

PEMBlog

MAY 15, 2023

The majority of these are cardiac and so today we will review what to look for in your screening ECG. Discussing obtaining an ECG with patients and families Presentations to the emergency department for syncope can be stressful for families. “What is the yield of screening echocardiography in pediatric syncope?

Utilities 97

Utilities Screening Physicals Medical 97

FDA Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

The meeting will take place virtually on April 13, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET. One family’s daughter was the first U.S. Other families have had to try and get access in Milan, Italy, where a gene therapy for MLD has already been approved. recipient in a gene therapy trial and seems to be doing very well.

Patients 98

Patients Patient-Centered Family Families 98

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

2023 Dec 20:S1524-9042(23)00202-3. The more we can notice that, the more we can actually be present for that family and actually see how they’re experiencing it. That’s just been the sort of useful proxies to say to families, but back to Naomi’s point, “Hey, I think we’re causing suffering here.

IT 137

IT Family Families Physicals 137

The Clinical Problem Solvers

MARCH 4, 2024

She came from an activist family, with her mother being one of the first South Asian feminist activists in the country. link] Beyond the Bars Conference 2023: Seeding Justice. Sayantani became a physician since she thought it was a concrete tool for social justice. The New York Times. New York City. link] Metzl JM, Hansen H.

Community 52

Community Education Patient-Centered Relationship 52

GeriPal

JANUARY 16, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary Many older adults lose decision-making capacity during serious illnesses, and a significant percentage lack family or friends to assist with decisions. And there are no default pathways of family or friends to rely on and no known people who could potentially represent this person from within their inner circle.

Patient-Centered 109

Patient-Centered IT Patients Healthcare 109

GeriPal

APRIL 6, 2023

Alex Practice-PC Program Information: UCSF’s Practice-PC program is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 year. It is a screening? LaVera: I trained at UCSF in family medicine. Thanks to my son Kai for playing the guitar part in 5/4 with strange chords on Riverman by Nick Drake! I guess FICA is not as cool as SKY.

IT 99

IT Patient-Centered Family Families 99