article thumbnail

Vaccine Uptake Strategies & Ethical Considerations- Part II

Integrated Care News by CFHA

WHO grouped these determinants into contextual, individual, and group influences and vaccine/vaccination-specific issues. Below is a summary of the findings published in that review, which includes structural and operational approaches as well as interventions for clinical encounters.

article thumbnail

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

Population Studied Patients with obesity enrolled in the Méta-Santé clinic. They complete a commitment form and questionnaire before meeting with a nurse practitioner, clinical nurse, nutritionist, and doctor. Follow-up frequency, ranging from weekly to monthly for up to 12 months, is tailored to individual needs.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Episode 369: WDx #33: Clinical Unknown Discussion with Dr Laila Woc-Colburn

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Her clinical interests encompass tropical diseases in immunosuppressed individuals, including those with HIV, as well as mycotic diseases, orthopedic infections, and medical education. Woc-Colburn also holds a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. link] Download CPSolvers App here RLRCPSOLVERS

Clinic 52
article thumbnail

Addressing the Diabetes Care Burnout Crisis

Physician's Weekly

For individuals with diabetes, every day requires vigilance. 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.

article thumbnail

Experts Redefine Obesity With New Diagnostic & Treatment Framework

Physician's Weekly

“The specific aim of the Commission was to establish objective criteria for disease diagnosis, aiding clinical decision making and prioritization of therapeutic interventions and public health strategies,” wrote W. It should not be used as an individual measure of health. › Timothy Garvey, MD, and colleagues.

article thumbnail

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. Healthcare Professionals Among healthcare professionals, potential barriers include lack of education, safety concerns, and obesity stigma/weight bias.

article thumbnail

Expert Panel Unveils Preanesthesia Cannabis Use Assessment Tool

Physician's Weekly

An expert panel unveiled a preoperative cannabis use assessment tool to aid in planning informed, individualized anesthesia and analgesia patient care. An expert panel has created a preoperative cannabis use assessment tool to aid healthcare professionals in planning informed, individualized anesthesia and analgesia care for patients.