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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

Objective To implement and evaluate a novel multidisciplinary trajectory aimed at improving the treatment of obesity thus preventing multiple health-related complications. Population Studied Patients with obesity enrolled in the Méta-Santé clinic. Average participation duration is 235 days, with a mean BMI of 41 at entry.

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Addressing the Diabetes Care Burnout Crisis

Physician's Weekly

The daily grind of monitoring blood glucose levels, adjusting medications, and managing complications can be exhausting. On top of that, diabetes is often associated with mental health challenges such as anxiety, stress, and depression, particularly in dealing with the long-term nature of the disease and the fear of complications.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

For residents of Mesa and the surrounding East Valley communities, staying current with recommended preventive care can lead to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. Our board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners develop individualized prevention plans that address your specific health needs and concerns.

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Improving Hospital Care for Older Adults through Acute Care for Elders (ACE Units): Kellie Flood and Stephanie Rogers

GeriPal

After coming out of residency and taking care of lots of complicated older adults as of now, a brand new physician attending, I really needed that team to help me out. Not every hospital or every health system is the same physically or financial incentives or which clinical programs exist and patient demographics.

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Diabetes in Late Life: Nadine Carter, Tamryn Gray, Alex Lee

GeriPal

– Improving diabetes management in hospice – Continuous Glucose Monitoring complicating end of life care Transcript Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast. If in your own work, your clinical work, is this something that you see people struggle with you, you see yourself struggle with? This is Eric Widera. Tamryn: Yes, 100%.

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

During your comprehensive check-up at our Mesa clinic, our board-certified physicians will not only assess your current health status but also help you understand your risk factors for various conditions based on your family history, lifestyle, and previous medical records. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all medicine.

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Medical Cannabis Revisted: A Podcast with David Casarett and Eloise Theisen

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary Cannabis is complicated. Alex 00:30 And we are also delighted to welcome Eloise Theisen, who’s a palliative care nurse practitioner at Stanford and CEO and co- c ounder of Radical Health Clinician Network, which helps patients use cannabis to treat chronic and age related illness.

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