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Q&A: Physicians Weigh Improvements in MASLD Treatment Against Gaps in Assessment Strategies

Physician's Weekly

“This is a well-done and concise summary of where we are in 2024 in trying to tackle the immense public health problem of MASLD.” Dr. Srivastava: This study is crucial because it provides robust evidence supporting weight loss as a primary intervention for MASLD. PW: What questions remain unanswered for you?

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Our Anxiety Epidemic: How to Stop Fearing the Future

Priority Physicians

Physical Effects of Anxiety Anxiety levels in Indiana are high — 32.9% Tips to Manage Anxiety If anxieties disable your daily life, discuss the situation with your direct primary care doctor. Release Stress Anxiety can be pathologic, resulting from a physical or mental disorder beyond an individual’s control.

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Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist

Priority Physicians

Unfortunately, traditional care doctors often resort to the two easiest options for patients with joint or back pain: They send the patient for imaging or refer them to a specialist. When people think these are the only two possible options, injured patients often skip the doctor’s office and head directly to a subspecialist.

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Trading One Substance for Another: Replacing Alcohol With THC

Priority Physicians

He thinks legalization is a mistake , characterizing THC as addictive, mentally and physically disorienting, and a gateway to the misuse of other drugs. Direct primary care aims to improve your life until there’s no need to numb it! Are you considering replacing alcohol with weed or THC? Let us know how we can help.