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Winning the Battle Against Obesity – Digital Health Visions

The Medical Futurist

Following protocol, Dr. Barlow, her general practitioner takes action. He provides Kate with a free, evidence-based app called MealMate, designed to assist in maintaining a healthy diet. The app also offers a community feature, where Kate can join groups with similar goals. After Dr.

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The importance of social connection: Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Thomas Cudjoe, & Carla Perissinotto

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary Social connections impact our health in profound ways, whether it is the support we receive from family and friends in navigating serious illness, the joy from shared social activities, or connecting with our community. They didn’t feel connected to the people in their broader community.

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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. You know your patients’ evolving story as well as their family, friends, coworkers, and the peculiarities of their local community. Over time, communication improves.

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Analysis of primary care prescription trends in England during the COVID-19 pandemic compared against a predictive model

BMJ

By John Scott Frazer, Glenn Ross Frazer Reference : Frazer JS , Frazer GR, Analysis of primary care prescription trends in England during the COVID-19 pandemic compared against a predictive model, Family Medicine and Community Health 2021; 9: e001143.