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Understanding Barriers to Congenital Syphilis Prevention and Care Through Provider and Patient Perspectives [Infectious diseases (not respiratory tract)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Providers also identified stigma from other healthcare professionals and the public, as well as systemic stigma associated with the label of "syphilis." Both providers and mothers reported limitations in patient understanding and knowledge.

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Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

That small win reminded me that artificial intelligence is already shaping the way our patients (and our families) search for health advice. I believe that as clinicians, educators and supervisors, we are called to guide this shift. Administrative overload fuels burnout and pushes us away from our patients.

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Vaccine Uptake Strategies & Ethical Considerations- Part II

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Below is a summary of the findings published in that review, which includes structural and operational approaches as well as interventions for clinical encounters. However, simply educating parents about vaccines results in little to no difference in parental attitudes toward vaccines or intentions to vaccinate.

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Exploring the educational needs and preferences of physicians in pharmacogenomics in primary care practice [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Ten percent of patients using prescription drugs experience adverse drug events (ADE). One proposed reason is the lack of knowledge about PGx among clinicians slowing down the potential for clinical implementation, showing the main barrier to implementation is lack of healthcare professionalseducation.

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Addressing the Diabetes Care Burnout Crisis

Physician's Weekly

With all this progress comes a significant issue burnout for patients and clinicians. Healthcare professionals face a daunting workload when it comes to diabetes. With millions of patients requiring monitoring and treatment adjustments, the healthcare system is stretched thin.

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Researchers Propose Solutions to Improve GLP-1 RA Access

Physician's Weekly

Cost-sharing and education may improve access to GLP-1 therapies for obesity, but systemic barriers remain, requiring broader policy and clinical reforms. 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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Reflecting on the Success of the AAFP 2024 Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

This year’s event was a testament to the vibrant community of family physicians, medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing family medicine in Alabama. This year’s educational program was exceptional, developed and presented by our Family Medicine Residency Programs.