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How is team science documented and described in published family medicine research? [Research methodology and instrument development]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: In October 2023, the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) and the Association of Departments of Family Medicine (ADFM) announced their strategic plan for family medicine research. One emphasis of the plan is to develop and normalize the team science approach in family medicine research.

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Your Guide to Healthcare Careers in New Haven County, CT

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

The state’s Department of Labor projects that healthcare practitioners and healthcare support occupations will see greater employment through 2030, particularly in chronic care and family medicine. Top Healthcare Careers in New Haven County, CT The healthcare job market is experiencing significant growth in Connecticut.

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Diabetes in Late Life: Nadine Carter, Tamryn Gray, Alex Lee

GeriPal

So my background clinically is working with cancer patients and families and those who underwent bone marrow transplant, and a lot of times for their treatment regimen, it includes steroids. We debate the merits of use of CGM in the nursing home and other late life settings (Eric and I argue against CGM and lose). Listen in to learn more!

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Nurse Practitioners Critical in Treating Older Adults as Ranks of Geriatricians Shrink

Physician's Weekly

She enjoyed talking with the half dozen other residents at her adult family home in Washington state. “It’s also often the family member or the person helping to manage them.” She works with the patient and a family member who often has power of attorney. A headband was tied around her white hair.

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Colorectal Cancer in Younger Individuals & The Importance of Hereditary Cancer Testing 

Myriad Genetics

Further, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association , colorectal cancer is estimated to become the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among younger adults (ages 20 to 49) in the United States by 2030. Another key issue is family history. Family history may play a role in qualifying for additional screenings.

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Black/African American Caregivers of Older Adults Living with Dementia: Fayron Epps and Karen Moss

GeriPal

Fayron: I think I was interested in family caregiving early on because I had it in my family, but it wasn’t until my postdoc days when I was writing my application that I needed to narrow it down. Acknowledging that the most sensitive terms shift over time, what terms are they using today and why? African American? Karen: I do.

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The Future of Geriatrics: A Podcast with Jerry Gurwitz, Ryan Chippendale, and Mike Harper

GeriPal

I’ve seen this question come up a lot since finishing fellowship nearly two decades ago. Historically, answers generally lamented the ever increasing need for geriatrics without a corresponding growth in the number of specialists in the field. Mike, welcome to GeriPal. Mike: Great to be here. Alex: We’ll take any Warriors we can get.