Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Background: Hypertension and depression frequently co-occur, complicating patient management and worsening outcomes. This scoping review aims to systematically map non-pharmacological interventions for managing comorbid hypertension and depression, providing insights into current practices and guiding future research.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

JANUARY 19, 2025

In 2000, American Family Physician published an AAFP position paper (an updated version currently resides on the AAFP website) emphasizing that “colonoscopy can be a natural extension of the total care provided by a well-trained family physician.”

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications. The goal is to find the best mix with minimal side effects.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications. The goal is to find the best mix with minimal side effects.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Knowing when to see family care physicians is essential for ensuring your child's health and preventing complications. However, if your child experiences difficulty breathing, persistent high fevers, or dehydration, it's important to consult your family care physician.

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Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

JANUARY 24, 2022

What are some of the complications from having hypertension? Some common complications are: Stiffening of the blood vessels due to being under constant pressure Kidney damage Heart Attack-Stroke What can you do to prevent this from progressing?

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

The best way to know if your levels fall into the unhealthy range is to get your healthcare provider to check your blood pressure regularly. Do not quit taking prescribed meds unless explicitly instructed by your provider. All heart attacks require urgent medical care to try to prevent complications.

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Center for Family Medicine

MAY 14, 2025

Flaxseeds, walnuts, chia, and hemp seeds provide alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which the body can partially convert into EPA and DHA. Certain supplements may interact with medications, making professional guidance essential to avoid complications. Including these foods in one's diet may help increase omega-3 intake.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, health leaders have cautioned about expanding telehealth into maternal-fetal medicine. This concern is in part due to the risk of replacing in-person visits, which are beneficial for building rapport in the mother-infant-provider relationship. Participants also described challenges to expanding telehealth.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 19, 2025

Recognizing subtle symptoms of high blood pressure or hypertension early is paramount for mitigating associated health risks before complications develop. The post Signs and Symptoms of High and Low Blood Pressure appeared first on Imperial Center Family Medicine. What Are the Signs and Symptoms of High Blood Pressure?

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Vida Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Long-Term Complications of PCOS PCOS is associated with several long-term health complications. These complications can often be avoided or reduced with early diagnosis and management. Early diagnosis and management can help prevent complications and improve your quality of life.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, 49% worried about the future and possibility of serious complications. Findings provided insight on factors that hinder treatment engagement and have potential implication on practice-based interventions addressing diabetes control in this population group. While 65/79 responders have heard of CGM, only 16 have used it.

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BMJ

AUGUST 20, 2021

By Paul Amendola, Executive Director, VecnaCares Reference: Bartlett L , Avery L , Ponnappan P , et al, Insights into the design, development and implementation of a novel digital health tool for skilled birth attendants to support quality maternity care in Kenya, Family Medicine and Community Health 2021; 9: e000845.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Alex 00:20 And she’s professor of family medicine at USC, deputator at JAGS, and co lead of the bold center of Excellence in early detection of dementia. There has to be effective support provided behind any type of screening strategy in order for it to truly be effective. I think she’s the creator of the mini cog.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Join me as I scope out the nuances of gastroesophageal reflux and gastritis and provide practical insights for clinicians in the emergency setting. So you could start that in the emergency department if the symptoms are severe enough, provided that they have primary doctor follow ups. That also provides symptomatic relief.

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Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

At Edge Family Medicine, we prioritize early detection to give our patients the best chance at a healthy life. Continuous Health Monitoring : Regular screenings help track your health status and detect changes that may indicate the onset of a disease, enabling your healthcare provider to take preventive measures.

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Center for Family Medicine

JUNE 13, 2025

A primary care physician ( PCP ) can help identify potential health problems and risks, provide preventative measures, and recommend the right screenings or treatments. These conditions can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other serious complications.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Understanding how to prepare for this important appointment ensures you receive maximum benefit from your healthcare provider’s expertise. Dr. James Martínez, family medicine physician at Community Health Partners, explains: “Preventive care represents one of the most powerful tools we have in medicine.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

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. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all medicine. Preventive care is most effective when it’s consistent and proactive.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 7, 2025

Routine cholesterol screenings help assess your risk for cardiovascular disease so you and your healthcare provider can better understand your overall heart health. Some healthcare providers may recommend yearly screenings for patients with high cholesterol or underlying cardiovascular issues. When Should You Get Cholesterol Screening?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results: Trend lines of opioid MME prescribed by providers at each participating clinic were shared at provider meetings. At the patient level, opioid MMEs decreased from 8041 MME/yr to 6454 MME/yr [delta -1586; 95%CI 911,2262], and 50% of patients decreased daily MME by 30% or more.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: People experiencing homelessness (PEH) and type 2 diabetes are hospitalized more often, develop diabetes complications, and die on average 10 years earlier than their housed peers due to poorly controlled chronic physical and behavioral health conditions.

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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

OCTOBER 22, 2023

6-week Medical Student Externship - Medical Student Externship Report – Molly Mann, MS2 2023 July – August "My externship experience consisted of shadowing Dr. Der Simonian at the Falmouth Family Medicine office and at the Maine Medical Center Mother Baby Unit.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 29, 2022

The healthcare system must provide care in a just way so that those who need care have access to it. This is relatively easy for straightforward medical decisions like taking an antibiotic for an infection, but becomes complicated during more complex situations. My office is a safe space.

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Vida Family Medicine

MARCH 28, 2024

Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic associated fatty liver disease all have the potential to cause life-altering complications and premature death. I provide information about the risks, side effects, costs, and potential benefits. Sometimes, for some patients, the GLP-1 receptor agonists may be the best choice.

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Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Regular physical exams at Edge Family Medicine are essential for maintaining your health and well-being. These exams allow us to monitor your overall health, identify potential problems early, and provide personalized guidance for improving your lifestyle.

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New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

The world of diets and dietary theories is complicated and can be overwhelming. Eating fruit provides excellent health benefits and is part of a healthy plate. Fruits provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body. Fiber containing foods such as fruits help provide a feeling of fullness with fewer calories.

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GeriPal

MARCH 9, 2023

Alex: It’s complicated. We, for very complicated reasons, ended up with niacin. We’re going to work with training up the providers that already work in these clinical settings to make it a little bit more, essentially, ask this question of how is this going to work in the real world? Eric: Yeah.

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GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

For example, we once thought that the lower urinary tract was sterile, but we now know it has its own microbiome, which may even provide protection against infections. Eric: And then as we talk about Venn diagrams, probably the most common reflexive thing that providers do when they hear about lower urinary tract symptoms is they check a UA.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. Should GPs actually be treated as the stars of medicine? GPs Provide Most Healthcare The following graph shows that by far most patient/doctor contacts are with GPs. Family medicine today is therefore more important than ever.

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GeriPal

MAY 1, 2025

Alex 00:07 We are delighted to welcome Peter Selwyn, who is a family medicine and palliative medicine doctor and chairman of the Department of Family and Social Medicine and director of the Palliative Care Program at Montefiore E instein and author of Surviving the the Personal Journey of an AIDS Doctor.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

APRIL 25, 2025

The sub-headline from a Medscape news article said it all: "Anesthesiology Still Hot, Family Medicine Is Not." Before becoming a core faculty member at the Lancaster General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program , I spent more than 15 years teaching in Georgetown's family medicine department.

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