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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

Chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obesity can be effectively managed—and even reversed—through the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, social connection, and avoidance of harmful substances. Why Act Now?

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New insights on genetic damage of some chemotherapies could guide future treatments with less harmful side effects

Medical Xpress

Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the contents credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread Credit: CC0 Public Domain For the first time, scientists have systematically studied the genetic effects of chemotherapy on healthy tissues.

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

Physician's Weekly

On a gloomy Friday in January, Johnson, a nurse practitioner who treats older adults, had a hospice consult with Ellen, a patient in her 90s in declining health. Ellen had been diagnosed with vascular dementia, peripheral vascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes. ” A month after the consult, Ellen died peacefully in her sleep.

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Analysis of primary care prescription trends in England during the COVID-19 pandemic compared against a predictive model

BMJ

In our article entitled “Analysis of primary care prescription trends in England during the COVID-19 pandemic compared against a predictive model”, we attempt to quantify the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on primary care medication prescribing and dispensing, addressing a gap in the literature.

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What’s next for value-based care

Permanente Medicine

My articles would’ve gotten a lot longer, but not necessarily any better. If we’re talking about driving for changes or outcomes, whether it be diabetes maintenance or even hypertension, or the return on investment on things like pap smears or colonoscopies, it’s not two to three years.

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Telemedicine vs. In-Person Care: Choosing the Best Option for Your Health

Edge Family Medicine

Healthcare has evolved, and patients now have more choices than ever for medical consultations. Telemedicine allows you to consult with a doctor remotely via video, phone, or online messaging. When to Choose Telemedicine Routine follow-ups for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. Let’s break it down.

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Practice tip of the week: Hiring a marketing consultant

Physician's Practice

Reynolds Feature Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts. This April 2024 article by Neil Baum, MD , on hiring a marketing consultant gives this tip: 3. Check industry associations Look for consultants who are members of reputable healthcare marketing associations.