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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Comparatively, physicians in general practice were more likely to see patients for mental health, chronic disease, and preventive care. Results from the 2023 data update will be available for the presentation. There was a higher rate of referrals to dermatology, surgery, and family practice from boutique clinics.

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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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Researchers Propose Solutions to Improve GLP-1 RA Access

Physician's Weekly

Cost-sharing interventions and patient education can help improve access to GLP-1 receptor agonists for patients with obesity, according to an abstract presented at the AACE Annual Meeting 2025. The patient was enrolled in a cost-sharing program that reduced her out-of-pocket expenses by 70%, allowing her to access the medication.

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Redesigning Primary Care Workflows to Optimize Obesity Management

Physician's Weekly

As rates of obesity continue to rise alongside new therapeutic options, a team of researchers at the 85th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) will present findings from PATHWEIGH , a pragmatic clinical trial designed to embed evidence-based obesity care directly into primary care workflows.

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Heart-healthy lifestyle linked to a longer life, free of chronic health conditions

Medical Xpress

Two new studies by related research groups have found that adults who live a heart-healthy lifestyle, as measured by the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 (LE8) cardiovascular health scoring, tend to live longer lives free of chronic disease.

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How To Get Rid of SIBO For Good

AMMD

Those with slow or impaired gut motility can contribute to chronic digestive disorders such as IBS and SIBO (2). Past infections, food poisoning, or gut imbalances: Medications such as steroids, antibiotics, or acid-reducers can disrupt the normal balance of bacteria in the gut. One way is to breathe into a special balloon.

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Opioid exposure in the womb could raise the risk of heart disease later in life

Medical Xpress

The outcomes of the study suggest that children born to mothers who use opioids during pregnancy may be more likely to develop chronic diseases as adults, including cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.