Complication, DO and Screening - Primary Care Digest

Clinician perception of the relationship between mental health, health-related social needs, and diabetes outcomes [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, mental health conditions and health-related social needs (HRSNs) can complicate patients’ success. Screening for mental health and HRSNs that is specific to diabetes should be integrated into standardized workflows, but doing so successfully likely relies on the inclusion of an interdisciplinary care team.

Mental Health

Mental Health Diabetes Relationship Primary Care

Oral versus intravenous antibiotics for the initial treatment of acute pyelonephritis in adults: a systematic review [Acute and emergency care]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These include minimizing resource utilization and decreasing the risk of complications associated with IV antibiotics such as diarrhea. After screening, 31 full texts were reviewed, and 3 studies were included. Outcome Measures The primary outcome measures were the proportion of clinical and microbiological cure at end of treatment.

Primary Care

Primary Care Complication Diagnosis Electronics

Maternity Care: Why It’s Important and Where You Can Get It

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

At Center for Family Medicine , we offer free pregnancy screenings. Carrying a child comes with complications sometimes, but with the help of maternity care, you are more likely to stay well during your pregnancy. To make our services as accessible as possible, we offer pregnancy screenings that are completely free.

DO

DO Family Medicine IT Transportation

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

Common Sense Family Doctor

JANUARY 19, 2025

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.

Family Physician

Family Physician Family Families Board-Certified

Patients Preferences and Difficulties with 5 Different Fecal Immunochemical Tests (FITs) [Screening, prevention, and health promotion]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: FITs are an accepted method of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and patients’ preferences and difficulties are unknown. FITs would save nearly as many lives as colonoscopy with far fewer complications. Population Studied: 2148 individuals aged 50 to 85 years scheduled for screening or surveillance colonoscopy.

Screening

Screening Patients Individual Patient-Centered

Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? What should we use to screen individuals? Cognitive screening.

Screening

Screening Primary Care Patient-Centered IT

Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

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.

Management

Management Medical Treatment Plan Family Medicine

Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

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.

Management

Management Medical Treatment Plan Family Medicine

Using While Pregnant

Society of Teachers of Family Medicine

JUNE 5, 2025

The fear of having a newborn taken away—this is a reality for many women who test positive for substances on a urine drug screen during pregnancy. The stigma and complications of substance use disorders are associated with insufficient prenatal care, inadequate nutrition, chronic medical conditions, and domestic violence.

Complication

Complication Screening Medical DO

Common Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Health

Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

All heart attacks require urgent medical care to try to prevent complications. Imperial Center Family Medicine is here to help support your heart health with personalized blood pressure management guidance. The post Common Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Health appeared first on Imperial Center Family Medicine.

Management

Management Family Medicine DO Hypertension

Telehealth for Maternity Care: Qualitative Perspectives of Clinicians and Mothers [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Clinicians practicing in rural areas mentioned using telehealth for mental health care and finding it beneficial for specialist consultations on pregnancy complications. Ideal future of telehealth includes extensive infrastructure support, training on telehealth use, and research on telehealth for fetal heart health screenings.

Telehealth

Telehealth Consulting Hypertension Mental Health

Signs and Symptoms of High and Low Blood Pressure

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?

Hypertension

Hypertension Family Medicine DO Management

Pregnancy outcomes and complications in refugees and other newcomers at a Family Medicine practice in Philadelphia, PA [Women's health]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends discussing family planning and preconception counseling at the domestic medical exam (DME), yet there is little guidance on specific counseling needs in this population. Conclusions Preconception care and prenatal screenings of newcomers may differ from US-born pregnant women.

Family Medicine

Family Medicine DO Complication Families

Factors Associated with Annual Vision Screening in Diabetic Adults: Analysis of the 2019 National Health Interview Survey [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common complication of diabetes mellitus and is the leading cause of blindness in working age Americans. Outcome Measures: The outcome of interest was receiving an annual eye exam in the preceding 12 months.

Diabetes

Diabetes Screening Insurance Healthcare

Early Detection: How Preventive Screenings at Edge Family Medicine Can Save Lives

Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Preventive screenings are essential medical tests that help detect diseases before symptoms arise, leading to more effective treatment and reduced healthcare costs. At Edge Family Medicine, we prioritize early detection to give our patients the best chance at a healthy life.

DO

DO Family Medicine Screening Family

How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Unlike appointments that address specific illnesses or injuries, preventive care visits focus on screening for potential health issues, assessing your overall wellness, and helping you establish healthy habits before problems develop. Evidence-based screening tests based on current medical guidelines, your age, and risk factors.

Preventive Care

Preventive Care Preventative Care Appointment Screening

Men Over 50: 3 Common Health Problems To Ask Your PCP About

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. While BPH is not cancerous, this condition can impact quality of life.

PCP

PCP PCP Diabetes Primary Care Physician

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

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

For Mesa residents dealing with these ongoing health challenges, regular visits to Mesa Family Physicians ensure that your condition remains well-controlled and complications are minimized. At Mesa Family Physicians, we understand the demands on your time and offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate busy professionals.

Family Physician

Family Physician Preventive Care Preventative Care Family

How Often Should You Get Cholesterol Screening? Understanding Your Risk Factors

Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 7, 2025

This plaque buildup is known as atherosclerosis, which can cause cardiac disease, stroke, and other severe conditions – making early cholesterol screening essential. Routine cholesterol screenings help assess your risk for cardiovascular disease so you and your healthcare provider can better understand your overall heart health.

Screening

Screening Healthcare Family Medicine DO

How to get the preventive care you need!

Vida Family Medicine

JANUARY 4, 2022

to take care of ourselves and prevent disease, or to treat disease when we catch it early than it is to treat a more complicated health problem. This visit will include a review of your personal health history and family history so that your doctor can advise you on any screening tests that might be helpful for you.

Preventive Care

Preventive Care Preventative Care Chronic Disease Insurance

The Importance of Regular Physical Exams

Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Regular physical exams at Edge Family Medicine are essential for maintaining your health and well-being. At Edge Family Medicine , we prioritize early detection to provide timely care and prevent complications. The post The Importance of Regular Physical Exams appeared first on Edge Family Medicine.

Physicals

Physicals DO Family Medicine Chronic Condition

Psychedelics – reasons for caution: Stacy Fischer, Brian Anderson, Theora Cimino

GeriPal

MARCH 9, 2023

Alex: It’s complicated. We, for very complicated reasons, ended up with niacin. Stacy: We’re using anxiety, baseline anxiety, as our screening. Alex: So that’s not our prototypical screening ESAS question. So, creating a- Alex: Control condition. Eric: Yeah. Alex: Psychedelics, promise and pitfalls.

Patient-Centered

Patient-Centered Community IT Medical

Managing Urinary Symptoms and UTI’s in Older Adults

GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

Alex: Today we are delighted to welcome Chrissy Kistler, who is a geriatrician researcher in the Department of Family Medicine and Vision of Geriatrics at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. So I actually got started in cancer screening also, thanks to some mutual colleagues. Welcome to the GeriPal podcast, Chrissy.

Management

Management IT Medical Patient-Centered

HIV, Aging, and Palliative Care: Peter Selwyn and Meredith Greene

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.

Primary Care

Primary Care IT Clinic Provider

Primary Care Digest

Clinician perception of the relationship between mental health, health-related social needs, and diabetes outcomes [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Oral versus intravenous antibiotics for the initial treatment of acute pyelonephritis in adults: a systematic review [Acute and emergency care]

Trending Sources

Maternity Care: Why It’s Important and Where You Can Get It

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

Patients Preferences and Difficulties with 5 Different Fecal Immunochemical Tests (FITs) [Screening, prevention, and health promotion]

Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Using While Pregnant

Common Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Health

Telehealth for Maternity Care: Qualitative Perspectives of Clinicians and Mothers [Qualitative research]

Signs and Symptoms of High and Low Blood Pressure

Pregnancy outcomes and complications in refugees and other newcomers at a Family Medicine practice in Philadelphia, PA [Women's health]

Factors Associated with Annual Vision Screening in Diabetic Adults: Analysis of the 2019 National Health Interview Survey [Population health and epidemiology]

Early Detection: How Preventive Screenings at Edge Family Medicine Can Save Lives

How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Men Over 50: 3 Common Health Problems To Ask Your PCP About

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

How Often Should You Get Cholesterol Screening? Understanding Your Risk Factors

How to get the preventive care you need!

The Importance of Regular Physical Exams

Psychedelics – reasons for caution: Stacy Fischer, Brian Anderson, Theora Cimino

Managing Urinary Symptoms and UTI’s in Older Adults

HIV, Aging, and Palliative Care: Peter Selwyn and Meredith Greene

Stay Connected