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"We feel alone and not listened to": Somali, Hmong and Latin American Parents Perspectives on Pediatric Serious Illness [Child and adolescent health]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The experience of ethnically diverse parents of children with serious illness in the US healthcare system has not been well studied. Participants: Twenty-six parent participants (eight Somali, ten Hmong, and eight Latin American) of children with serious illness were recruited through local clinics and hospitals.

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

Annals of Family Medicine

Little is known about the characteristics of physicians and patients participating in boutique clinic practice models. This study offers insight into the practice patterns of boutique clinic primary care physicians, as well as the estimated public costs of this business model in Ontario. Study Design and Analysis.

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Sustainability of health professionals' intention to have serious illness conversations at 1 and 2 years after training [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To measure the sustainability of health professionals' intention to have conversations about serious illness after CPD with an individual-focused approach compared to one with an interprofessional team-based approach. Results are reported according to CONSERVE (2021) guidelines.

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Association between substance use and acute rhinosinusitis in a multisite trial pilot study [Clinical trial]

Annals of Family Medicine

Participants were enrolled at 1-21 days of illness and followed via daily symptom survey. Setting or Dataset: Participants were enrolled from primary care settings including outpatient clinics and urgent care from 6 practice-based research networks distributed across the United States. For illicit drug use, in the RAN group 7.0%

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Sun Safety Tips: Protect Skin & Stay Hydrated

Edge Family Medicine

At Edge Family Medicine , we want your family to enjoy the outdoors safely. Dehydration can worsen sun-related illnesses—stay ahead by sipping all day. If you notice any suspicious signs, our team at Edge Family Medicine can help guide you on next steps. Early detection of skin changes improves outcomes.

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Intersections Between Gender, Race/Ethnicity and Marital Status Associations with Depression Symptoms [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Results may identify groups at particular risk of depression; further exploration of sociodemographic intersections and mental health is warranted to fully understand clinical implications. However, males, Asian, AA participants, and NH White individuals did not exhibit the same results.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. As your trusted healthcare providers in Mesa, Arizona, we’re committed to helping you understand and access the preventive services that can keep you and your family healthy for years to come.