Canadian Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Data sources A systematic search of MEDLINE and CINAHL electronic databases for peer-reviewed original research articles, literature reviews, and commentaries that discuss administrative burden in the context of primary care or primary health care.

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Canadian Family Physician

MAY 14, 2025

Objective To identify and summarize the most impactful medical articles published in 2024 relevant to primary care. The articles were ranked by the PEER team and selected studies were summarized. Main message Articles addressed various clinical areas in primary care.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? What should we use to screen individuals? Cognitive screening.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

Regarding clinical evaluations, the experts listed the following recommendations: › BMI should be used only for measuring health risk at the population level, conducting epidemiological studies, or screening. Excess adiposity can be assumed in patients with very high BMI (>40 kg/m2 ) without additional confirmation.

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The Direct Doctors Difference

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This recent Wall Street Journal article may have hit the nail on the head. This allowed patients who were sick or in need of prevention-related care from their primary care doctors or specialists to reach the doctor without going in for a visit. ​As we all know, the pandemic seems far from over.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 15, 2025

As the use of novel targeted therapies continues to expand, a growing body of evidence has linked these treatments to a range of ocular complications that may significantly affect patient quality of life and treatment adherence. These recommendations are designed to be practical and adaptable to various clinical settings.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Additional articles were identified via citation searches, and the authors’ library. Results: Of the 2095 record retrieved from the database search, 76 articles were retained and a further 109 articles were identified from secondary references. Outcome Measure: The drivers of depression outcomes beyond usual care.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Concerns about overdiagnosis of clinically insignificant prostate cancer through prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening motivated the 2018 American Academy of Family Physicians’ (AAFP) recommendation against routine screening for prostate cancer. Explaining the AAFP’s position, Drs. and 6.1%, respectively). in 2000 to 59.8%

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 15, 2025

The following is a summary of “Exploring the association between computed tomography (CT)-derived skeletal muscle mass and short- and long-term mortality in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis,” published in the June 2025 issue of Critical Care by Maluf et al.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: Family physicians, general practitioners, and patients. learning), the use of guideline-based information in clinical practice, and subsequent patient health outcomes. After de-duplication, the selection process started with 4922 articles. Setting: Community-based primary health care.

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Noreta Family Medicine

MARCH 26, 2025

I’ve written blogs that discuss my perspective on why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is helpful to both patients and physicians in Columbia, SC (and beyond!). patients feel heard and valued. patients feel supported, both in our office and between visits. patients feel supported, both in our office and between visits.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Clinicians and patients often face a decision to continue or discontinue statins to maximize benefit and minimize the risk of harm. Two independent reviewers screened titles/abstracts, full-text articles, and extracted data. Study Design and Analysis: Systematic review. Quality assessment (RoB 2.0 stroke and MI).

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The Medical Futurist

MAY 12, 2025

Sometimes, their private visions diverge from their public ones, and this article shares what they won’t admit publicly through four lenses. Promising trends vs reality check: trends with lagging adoption Digital health developments have led to a radical change in care delivery and the very role of patients themselves.

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Clinical Correlations

MARCH 16, 2023

By Ian Jaffe Peer Reviewed Recent headlines about increasing rates of metastatic prostate cancer have had many patients asking if they should be tested. 1 This article will review the history and role of prostate cancer screening.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

APRIL 22, 2025

Including metachromatic leukodystrophy in the newborn screening program. Requiring informed consent for sensitive examinations of an anesthetized or unconscious patient. The omnibus bill includes many of the MAFP’s priorities. and satisfied certain requirements.

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AMMD

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

I will have an article about the dangers of gadolinium dye soon. I also did a screening blood test to look for circulating tumor cells, which I will have an article on this soon! This is why conventional physicians treat DCIS in patients with surgery, radiation, and sometimes chemotherapy. In 2024, I had another scare.

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 19, 2025

Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini Blog Article These essential strategies will enable your practice to safeguard digital assets and ensure compliance. Smartphones sit on the reception counter, physicians tap tablets at the bedside, and billing staff troubleshoot laptops from home.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

Experts shared updated guidance for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) in a recent viewpoint article published in Blood Advances. Autoimmune Complications : Clinicians should consider guiding patients with autoimmune conditions toward regimens that include anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies.

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 26, 2025

Physicians Practice Pearls Profiles is a dynamic new feature designed to bring our trusted columnists off the page and onto your screen. He has written ten books on practice management and the business of medicine.

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PEMBlog

AUGUST 28, 2023

There will be episodes of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast, blog posts here on PEMBlog, articles from Don’t Forget the Bubbles , videos, and more! Do not obtain screening laboratory tests in the medical clearance process of pediatric patients who require inpatient psychiatric admission unless clinically indicated.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes. Patients received brochures detailing the risks of gabapentinoids, nonpharmacologic alternatives, and a proposed deprescribing regimen (see here for the brochure ). in the usual care group.

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

Screening for addressing hearing loss should be an integral part of what we do in geriatrics and palliative care, but it often is either a passing thought or completely ignored. How to screen for hearing loss. Eric: And how do we screen for it? Communication techniques we can use when talking to individuals with hearing loss.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Recognizing the characteristic features and understanding the differential diagnosis is crucial in managing patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 26 Oct 2023) [link] Sagar J, Kumar V, Shah DK. ” An et. Clin Radiol. 1987;38(6):615-9 Ghahremani G. Crit Rev Diagn Imaging.

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FDA Law

MAY 25, 2022

Javitt — On April 19, FDA issued a safety communication regarding genetic non-invasive prenatal screening, commonly referred to as non-invasive prenatal tests or NIPT ( here ). NIPT are intended to screen for genetic abnormalities in a fetus. Mullen & Jeffrey N. Gibbs & Gail H.

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FDA Law

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Chemical characterization identifies and quantifies chemicals that may be released from the medical device, while a toxicological risk analysis (TRA) evaluates the risks to the patient associated with the chemicals identified. Data from chemical characterization studies must be evaluated in a separate TRA following ISO 10993-17 guidelines.

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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.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MAY 16, 2025

is one of only a few countries in the world that relies on colonoscopy as a primary method of screening for colorectal cancer (rather than reserving it for the evaluation of people who test positive on stool-based screenings).

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Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Preventive screenings are essential medical tests that help detect diseases before symptoms arise, leading to more effective treatment and reduced healthcare costs. At Edge Family Medicine, we prioritize early detection to give our patients the best chance at a healthy life. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine for Preventive Screenings?

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Discover the Best Primary Care in Michigan As an experienced doctor who has worked with thousands of patients across Michigan, I can confidently say that finding the right primary care provider is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health. Men’s Health in Michigan’s Primary Care System Doctor checking on his patient.

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Edge Family Medicine

APRIL 10, 2025

From lab work to screenings, consistent care means catching problems before they escalate. Screenings, vaccines, and lifestyle counseling are more effective when they’re built on a relationship. You’re not just another patient — you’re known. Learn more about our medical services 2.

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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

OCTOBER 28, 2023

This tool equips clinicians with knowledge on firearms, their uses, benefits, risks and safety to help reduce chances of firearm injury and death in their patients. Read the American Journal of Public Health article, " T alking About “Firearm Injury” and “Gun Violence”: Words Matter." LINK to article

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Patients may feel like falls are just part of normal aging. What are ways we should screen for falls? If you want to do a deeper dive into some of the articles we discuss, take a look at the following: An awesome JAMA review by Sarah on fall risk assessment and prevention in community-dwelling adults. Eric 04:51 Yeah.

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GeriPal

APRIL 3, 2025

We discuss our favorite articles, parody songs, and memories from AGS meetings past, with a little preview of a song for this years meeting. We covered: The first parody song I wrote, for AGS 2018 in Orlando , about this article by Nancy Schoenborn on how to discuss stopping cancer screening. Nancy 04:51 Yeah.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

We start off the conversation by talking about whether patients with cancer and cancer pain are really that different, and their paper that was just published on January 11 th in JAMA Oncology showing that substance use disorder is not uncommon in individuals with cancer. Eric: Which brings us to an article. Jessie: Exactly.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Does it improve outcomes that patients, caregivers, and clinicians care about? hint: 80% can be done in advance by patients or caregivers) Why is it that some oncologists are resistant to conducting a geriatric assessment, yet have no problem ordering tests that cost thousands of dollars? Welcome back, William. William: Thanks so much.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

He also found gaps, including very few studies of patients with lung disease, and little impact of trials on quality of life. The article we discuss today, also published in JAMA , addresses these two gaps. Your research is a lot in this patient population, right? Big randomized control study that came out. Lyndsay: Yes.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

How should we screen for cognitive impairment? Who do you think we should be screening and how should we be screening them for these symptoms? Well, so I guess it depends on what you say screening. That screening influences kind of further treatment, actually, probably more importantly, patient outcomes.

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