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Factors Influencing Self-Care Behavior in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease

Physician's Weekly

Identifying factors that influence self-care behavior (SCB) is crucial for improving patient outcomes. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to analyze factors affecting SCB in patients with CKD. They conducted a structured search on PubMed and EBSCO until June 10th, 2024.

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Assessment of Project ECHO(R) Opioid Use Disorder Sessions for Primary Care Teams [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

A critical shortage of clinicians who specialize in treating patients with OUD exacerbates this issue. While primary care (PC) settings have the potential to bridge this gap in care, many care teams lack the education and training required to effectively manage patients with OUD.

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The Impact of a Health Professions Education Program on Concussion Management: A Multi-Methods Study of ECHO Concussion [Neurologic illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

ECHO Concussion was launched in 2019 to teach clinicians a comprehensive approach to concussion diagnosis and management. Results From November 2019 to June 2024, 636 clinicians attended ECHO Concussion sessions. The qualitative descriptive approach was used to inductively code FGD transcripts. 11 (9%) participated in FGDs.

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Better Care Models Needed for Young Adults With Obesity

Physician's Weekly

To broaden the understanding of treatment patterns, the researchers investigated the prevalence of obesity -related complications and the use of obesity medication among young patients in the United States. The data spanned from January 2019 to March 2024. In 2024, obesity medications were prescribed for 1.5% of young adults.

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Rising Syphilitic Uveitis Trends and Ocular Outcomes

Physician's Weekly

33.54%), predominantly in patients with panuveitis or posterior uveitis (78.79%, N=52). The cumulative incidence and prevalence of syphilitic uveitis from 2013 to 2024 were 0.36 Incidence and prevalence rates were calculated for the same period.

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Migraine headaches: diagnostic and treatment tips

Common Sense Family Doctor

A patient with a history of headaches is brought by ambulance to the emergency department for the abrupt onset of weakness and decreased sensation in their left arm and leg. A code stroke is called. Are these symptoms of an acute stroke or a stroke mimic , such as a hemiplegic migraine ?

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Neighborhood Determinants of Primary Care Access in Virginia [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

METHODS We used the 2019 Virginia All-Payers Claims Database to identify primary care physicians (PCPs) and the number of distinct patients seen by each physician. Analyses were performed from 2023 to 2024. Understanding characteristics of where workforce gaps are greatest is key to developing effective workforce solutions.