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Pain-Related Medication in Adults with Intellectual Disability: a systematic review [Pain management]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) experience multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) and polypharmacy at a younger age than those without ID. Search strategy developed for six medical databases (2000-March 2023), key terms of ID, pain, analgesia, medication. Narrative synthesis of findings.

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Ambulatory Behavioral Health Referral Patterns in the Setting of Chronic Medical Conditions [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Patients with chronic medical conditions (CCs) and behavioral comorbidities have lower quality of life and increased healthcare expenses. Population Studies: NA Intervention/Instrument: NA Outcome Measures: NA Results: 45% (n = 3,889) of patients referred to ambulatory BH care had 1 or more chronic conditions.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

These visits may focus on preventive care, managing chronic conditions, addressing new concerns, or simply creating a baseline of your current health status. Typically, it includes a full review of your medical history, a physical examination, and a conversation about lifestyle, medications, and future health goals.

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The Promise of the Medical Tricorder? Meet the Withings BeamO

The Medical Futurist

Think of the medical tricorder from Star Trek—a handheld marvel that turns uncertainty into clarity with a simple scan. Disclaimer: As always, The Medical Futurist is not affiliated with the company, the review is not sponsored, and it reflects my opinion. No, it’s not the final version of the medical tricorder.

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Identifying Patients at High Risk for Falls using an AI/ML model [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Approximately $50 billion dollars are spent on medical costs related to falls in US older adults every year and fatal falls are on the rise. Model design Variables included: blood pressure values, medications, chronic conditions and history of fractures. Falls among elderly patients are costly and potentially preventable.

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Disease Diagnosis If a patient visits a hospital with specific symptoms, a primary care doctor diagnoses what they're suffering from. This way, you can get the treatment and medication you need faster. Yearly check-ups are not only for people with a medical history. Primary doctors are the first stop for medical care.

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Digestive Health: When To See Your Doctor About Chronic Gut Problems

Center for Family Medicine

This pain could signal conditions like gallstones, peptic ulcers, or pancreatitis. In some cases, sharp, localized pain could be a sign of appendicitis, which requires immediate medical attention. Unexplained weight loss could also signal chronic conditions like Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.