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Diabetes related complications among Ethiopian Jews-Outcomes of a 10 years cohort study in Israel [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

The context: Immigrants, particularly those moving from lower to higher-income countries, often exhibit a heightened susceptibility to non-communicable diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes (T2D), which may manifest at an earlier age and present with different complications compared to the native population.

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An Open Letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. On Why Integrated Care Should Be a Cornerstone of the HHS Agenda

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Dear Mr. Kennedy, First, thank you for bringing urgency and passion to the nation’s conversation on health and the chronic disease epidemic. It offers care where people already are: their doctor’s office, their community mental health clinic, their OB/GYN’s exam room. You don’t have to build it from scratch.

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Q&A: Prioritizing Early Intervention in Pediatric Obesity

Physician's Weekly

This starts with recognition that obesity is a chronic disease. When a child has risk factors but has not developed the disease, we must continue to provide preventive care and support for the family and appropriately match intensity and dose of the intervention. What modifications would you recommend to clinicians?

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The Physicians Foundation Announces New Recipient in Leadership Award Program, Recognized for Addressing Drivers of Health

The Physicians Foundation

Founder and CEO of Cherry Hill Free Clinic (CHFC), Chief Medical Officer at Camden Coalition and Medical Director for Community Health at Virtua Health, as the recipient of the Dr. Buz Cooper Award for Addressing Drivers of Health. “The Jubril Oyeyemi, M.D., president of The Physicians Foundation. Mirna Mohanraj, M.D. ,

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How to manage GLP-1s in the hospital

Today's Hospitalist

THE BLOCKBUSTER GLP-1 receptor agonists are a transformative class of medications increasingly tied to better outcomes across a variety of conditions and organ systems, not just in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. They presented a rapid clinical update Webinar in May 2025 hosted by the Society of Hospital Medicine.

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Michigan's Best Primary Care: Here’s Why It's a Game Changer for Your Health!

Plum Health

Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, seeking preventive care, or dealing with an urgent health issue, primary care is the foundation of good health. It’s where you turn for regular check-ups, advice on staying healthy, and help with managing any chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension.

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

The goal is to avoid disease, not just treat it. Many chronic diseases—such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers—can be better managed or even prevented through routine checkups, lifestyle changes, and early detection strategies. What Is Preventive Care? The answer is nuanced.