Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, facing the challenges brought by China's national health strategy, aging population, and high incidence of chronic diseases, there is an urgent need to improve the service capacity of China's primary medical institutions.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Management Finance Chronic Disease 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is an evidence-based approach to prevention and treatment of chronic disease by addressing six pillars: physical activity, nutrition, sleep and stress management (recovery), connection, and substance use. There is limited research on implementation of LM in medically underserved communities.

Clinic 130

Clinic Patients Primary Care Chronic Disease 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Describe the trends in sickle cell admissions between Jan 2020 and Dec 2023 at an academic medical center (AMC) in Augusta, Georgia. Data were extracted from Vizient’s clinical database. Setting or Dataset: AMC Population studied: Adults and children admitted with SCD.

Finance 130

Finance Medical Patient-Centered Healthcare 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

To prepare family medicine (FM) residents for OUD care post graduation, it is critical they receive robust residency training in OUD diagnosis and management. It included training in OUD diagnosis and management with modules, medication assisted therapy (MAT) clinics, inpatient addiction psychiatry rotations and didactic lectures.

Education 130

Education Primary Care Physician Primary Care Family Medicine 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) in Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) remains unclear. Study Design: This retrospective case series analysis utilized Vizient's clinical database data. Further studies should explore COVID’s long-term effects on kidney function.

Patient-Centered 130

Patient-Centered Patients Medical Diagnosis 130

PEMBlog

JUNE 26, 2025

In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast, we explore the clinical pearls behind “no-zone” management, how to distinguish hard and soft signs, when to image versus operate, and why airway always comes first. Management of penetrating neck injury in children: A review of the National Trauma Data Bank.

Management 64

Management Transportation Patient-Centered IT 64

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Developing innovative approaches to prevent or manage age-related health problems and disabilities is a public health priority. Population studied: Individuals aged 65 years and older recruited in primary care clinics or senior residences. Objective: To validate Proactive. Setting: Community-based.

Screening 130

Screening Primary Care Clinic Patient-Centered 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

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.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Management Primary Care Physician Chronic Disease 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting or Dataset: The setting was an academic medical institution in the Mountain West. Population Studied: Using purposive sampling from a long-COVID clinic, we conducted semi-structured interviews with English-speaking, adult primary care patients describing symptoms of long-COVID.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Patients Relationship Illness 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Some family physicians pursue added training or focus their medical practice to increasingly care for older adults, which may influence quality of care and patient outcomes. We adjusted for physician factors, medical practice characteristics, and clinical activities relevant to caring for older patients.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Family Physician Family Families 130

The Health Policy Exchange

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Health Policy Fellowship three years ago, though I still enjoy working alongside these talented family physicians in clinic, such as Dr. Brian Antono, who recently blogged about his fellowship experiences for Harvard Medical School's Center for Primary Care. Phillips, Jr.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Primary Care Physician Patient-Centered Behavioral Health Services 130

Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

How Online Platforms Diagnose Menstrual Issues Most virtual platforms start with a comprehensive medical history form. Some clinics even offer home-testing kits for convenience. Treatment Options Through Virtual Clinics Once diagnosed, treatment options vary based on the root cause. Next, they may attend a video consultation.

Management 52

Management Appointment Lab Testing Consulting 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

A recent study offers recommendations on how to balance weight loss goals and bone health concerns in weight management programs for older adults. Given practical constraints in many healthcare settings, who are the minimum essential team members for multidisciplinary management of weight loss in older adults?

Management 52

Management Primary Care Physicals Telehealth 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In principle, primary care is well-situated to manage long-COVID. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the expectations and experiences of primary care patients seeking treatment for long-COVID in an academic medical center referral clinic. Transcripts were analyzed using inductive qualitative content analysis.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Primary Care Patients Patient-Centered 130

A Country Doctor Writes

JULY 1, 2025

This means we have the resources to reach out to the populations we manage and offer them immunizations, screening tests and advice without dragging them into the office one by one to do this for them (and bill their insurance for our efforts). Each provider is aided by one medical assistant.

Primary Care 200

Primary Care Patient-Centered Government Family Doctor 200

Logansport Memorial Hospital

MARCH 4, 2024

Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of a new pain management center on April 1, 2024. The Logansport Memorial Pain Management Center will be located at 1201 Michigan Avenue, Suite 70, Logansport, IN 46947. The Logansport Memorial Pain Management Center is now accepting new patients.

Management 52

Management Patient-Centered Community Referral 52

A Country Doctor Writes

MAY 18, 2025

There, as medical director, I had a friend and ally in the behavioral health director, and both our departments underwent years of rapid growth. The organization now employs a single psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication management. 16 years ago I was a newcomer, at age 56, in the northernmost part of Maine.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Patient-Centered Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Doctor 130

The Medical Futurist

MAY 12, 2025

Think of the medical tricorder from Star Trek—a handheld marvel that turns uncertainty into clarity with a simple scan. Disclaimer: As always, The Medical Futurist is not affiliated with the company, the review is not sponsored, and it reflects my opinion. While we’re not quite there yet, one new gadget brings us surprisingly close.

Medical 63

Medical Healthcare Family Families 63

Permanente Medicine

APRIL 16, 2025

Affiliation will allow groups to drive high-value care and innovation PORTLAND, ORE, April 16, 2025 – Oregon-based Northwest Permanente (NWP) and The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) of Northern California announced a formal affiliation today. Innovations and performance accelerate when like-minded physicians come together,” said Dr. Ansari.

Medical 52

Medical Patient-Centered Community Hospital 52

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

MAY 15, 2025

Bill Easing Volunteer Rules for Retired Physicians Awaits Governor’s Signature What’s in the Bill: HB 346 streamlines volunteer opportunities for retired physicians at free health clinics is headed to the Governor for final approval. HB 86 – Rural Hospital Investment Fund Bill What’s in the Bill: Sponsored by Rep.

Insurance 130

Insurance Family Physician Hospital Management 130

Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Newborn screening (NBS) and management of congenital hypothyroidism is addressed in a clinical report published online Dec. 19 in Pediatrics.

Screening 105

Screening Management Clinic 105

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: The structured questionnaire covered various aspects of primary care practice, including the scope of clinical learners, specialties offered, onsite services, telehealth, EMR data querying, patient advisory groups, and IRB affiliation. Intervention/Instrument: N/A.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Telehealth Patient-Centered Community 130

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

APRIL 12, 2025

The need for medical assistants is growing rapidly. Each year, an estimated 119,800 medical assistant jobs will open up across the country, including in Connecticut. Understanding medical assistant positions will help you take advantage of this career opportunity. Measuring patients’ height and weight. According to the U.S.

Medical 52

Medical Healthcare Patient-Centered Primary Care Physician 52

Pamela Wible MD

JULY 2, 2025

How to protect your medical license, your freedom, and your patients A physician called me just hours before her sentencing for opioid diversion. Aaron – Anesthesiologist, West Coast My friend had a spotless 20-year record running pain clinics for underserved complex patients. Today, Mark is a restaurant manager.

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Sound Physicians

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For hospitals, this means investing in cutting-edge medical interventions and partnerships that help them transition to the modern best-practice of dedicated ICU management. Sound Critical Care is at the forefront of bringing coordinated leadership and clinical excellence to hospital ICUs and the patients within them.

Management 52

Management Hospital Telemedicine Board-Certified 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

I’m the Vice Chairman of Rheumatology at the Cleveland Clinic and the co-director of the Center for Vasculitis Care and Research. And I’m here today to talk about giant cell arteritis in clinical practice. All of these are warning signs that visual symptom loss may be impending and thus represents a medical emergency.

Management 59

Management Diagnosis Patient-Centered Patients 59

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

Understanding Preventive Health Services: The Foundation of Wellness Preventive health services encompass medical care specifically designed to prevent illnesses, detect conditions early, and promote overall wellness. This level of prevention is crucial for conditions that benefit from early intervention.

Preventive Care 100

Preventive Care Preventative Care Family Physician Screening 100

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, it is unknown how such interventions affect medical assistants who are often responsible for carrying out these activities and may have personally experienced social barriers to health. Setting or Dataset Participants were employed in 5 urban Colorado hospital-owned family medicine clinics.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Medical Management Screening 130

The Medical Futurist

JUNE 19, 2025

In medical practice, vital signs have traditionally focused on four primary measurements , namely body temperature, pulse rate, breathing rate and blood pressure. This is why someone’s looks might not correspond to their chronological age, and this is a factor in medical assessments as well.

Individual 107

Individual Clinic Medical Patients 107

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

These visits may focus on preventive care, managing chronic conditions, addressing new concerns, or simply creating a baseline of your current health status. Typically, it includes a full review of your medical history, a physical examination, and a conversation about lifestyle, medications, and future health goals. Absolutely.

Primary Care 100

Primary Care Appointment Telehealth PCP 100

My Green Doctor

MAY 3, 2025

Author: Ishani Majmudar Medical waste is rising tremendously each year, and its implications are not slight. Medical waste is a broad term used to describe any waste products generated at healthcare facilities and includes everything ranging from the disposal of small needles to the energy consumption of radiologic scans. 3 “Each U.S.

Medical 52

Medical Supply Chain Hospital Healthcare 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. Objective: To describe how primary care clinics have considered social needs in DM, and identify opportunities to support primary care clinics. Setting: Ambulatory clinics (e.g.,

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Management Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Administrative activities, including work related to caring for individual patients and clinic administration, may play a substantial role in understanding changes to primary care workload. Results/Findings Information management is central to health care delivery, but often not valued or actively supported.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Management Nurse Practitioner Family Physician 130

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 20, 2025

Exploring a Medical Office Assistant Career Are you looking for a stable, rewarding career in the healthcare field that doesn’t require a degree? Becoming a medical office assistant might be the perfect choice for you. What Does a Medical Office Assistant Do? What Does a Medical Office Assistant Do?

Medical 52

Medical Healthcare Professional Patient-Centered Healthcare 52

The Clinical Problem Solvers

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

[link] Episode description Dan Minter presents a clinical unknown to Dr. Paul Sax Download CPSolvers App here Dr. Paul Sax Dr. Paul E. Sax is Clinical Director of the Division of Infectious Diseases and the HIV Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Clinic 52

Clinic Internal Medicine Clinical Practice Complication 52

Medical Xpress

MARCH 14, 2023

The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) recently released a new clinical guideline on respiratory management of patients with neuromuscular weakness. Published in the journal CHEST, the guideline contains 15 evidence-based recommendations, a good practice statement and an ungraded consensus-based statement.

Clinical Practice 98

Clinical Practice Management Clinic Patients 98

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians invites medical professionals in the state to register now for the 2024 Fall Forum scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15. The event focuses on the latest clinical practices, innovations in healthcare, and topics trending in the field of family medicine.

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Nurse Practitioner General Practitioner Family Physician Family Medicine 100