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Using Machine Learning to advance primary care: an example of predictive modeling of hypertension risk to impact outcomes [Hypertension]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: While hypertension is the most common chronic disease cared for during adult primary care visits, it is challenging to know which hypertensive patients have the highest risk of cardiovascular complications in the future. Population Studied: LVHN has 107,851 adult out-patients with hypertension, and 66.4%

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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

A Health Revolution with Lifestyle Medicine At Edge Family Medicine, we recognize the transformative power of lifestyle medicine in reversing early-stage chronic diseases. Lifestyle medicine is a patient-centered, evidence-based approach that treats the root causes of chronic diseases. What is Lifestyle Medicine?

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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. With more knowledge comes better control and confidence in managing your health.

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Rural Ontario Complete Lifestyle Medicine Intervention Program (CLIP-ON) [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To assess the feasibility of implementing a lifestyle medicine program in a rural Ontario community for patients with chronic diseases. Lifestyle medicine involves ongoing engagement with a multidisciplinary team to support health-improving lifestyle changes.

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Hypertension In Seniors: Can Exercise & Diet Save Your Heart?

Center for Family Medicine

What Is Hypertension? Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. When the level of pressure is too high, doctors label this condition as hypertension or high blood pressure. When the level of pressure is too high, doctors label this condition as hypertension or high blood pressure.

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Development of a Multidisciplinary Clinic for the Treatment of Obesity in a Canadian University Family Medicine Group (U-FMG) [Obesity, exercise and nutrition]

Annals of Family Medicine

of Canadians were at greater risk of chronic diseases due to their BMI, including type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, and hypertension. Context In 2018, 63.1% The prevalence of obesity (BMI > 30) among adults was 26.8%, and the prevalence of overweight adults (BMI > 25) was 36.3%.

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How Can Chronic Care Management Help with Chronic Diseases?

Newnan Family Medicine Associates

Life is not always easy for individuals who experience chronic diseases. Medical conditions such as asthma, hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney diseases, and liver cirrhosis can require extensive treatment and care to prevent fatal. Long-term illness can cause patients to be irritable and exhausted.