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Family physicians perform high-quality colonoscopies, but access is an issue

Common Sense Family Doctor

Most patients who choose colonoscopy as a screening test for colorectal cancer are referred from primary care to a gastroenterologist or other specialist who performs endoscopy. But that wasn’t the case for the estimated 1 in 15 US patients whose screening colonoscopies were performed by family physicians in 2021.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

What practical strategies would you recommend for implementing resistance training in community or home-based settings? For older adults, the YMCA’s Silver Sneakers Program is a fantastic community resource. How might primary care physicians coordinate this care in settings with limited specialist access?

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Updates in ID and Nephrology: Lona Mody, Rasheeda Hall, Devika Nair, Sonali Advani

GeriPal

As you know, our population is aging at a rapid speed and older, adult older persons is no longer cared for only by a geriatrician or a primary care physician. There’s a team now with them behind them making sure that they stay safe and held in our communities. One of your articles addresses that.

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

Mesa Family Physician

However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community. Regular visits to your primary care physician at Mesa Family Physicians provide opportunities for early detection of potential health issues before they become serious problems.

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Is a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist right for me?

Vida Family Medicine

As a primary care physician, I am asked about these medications at least once a day, either by a patient, a colleague, a family member, friend, or acquaintance. Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic associated fatty liver disease all have the potential to cause life-altering complications and premature death.

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Demystifying the Role of HHS and ASPE in Guiding Federal Aging Policy and Priorities with Dr. Tisamarie Sherry

GeriPal

How HHS and ASPE solicit input from clinicians, community leaders, and older adults and how much it impacts policy decisions (spoiler alert: this involvement is CRUCIAL). We also touch briefly on topics discussed in prior podcasts such as loneliness and federal responses to the pandemic in relation to long-term care.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

As a general practitioner and primary care researcher, it was always fascinating for me to delve into the scientific literature to investigate this issue. The following graph shows the striking difference in premature mortality between countries with weak or strong primary care: 2. Over time, communication improves.