Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: While hypertension is the most common chronic disease cared for during adult primary care visits, it is challenging to know which hypertensive patients have the highest risk of cardiovascular complications in the future. A total of 269,411 patients were used for model training.

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Hypertension Primary Care Primary Care Physician Chronic Disease 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, mental health conditions and health-related social needs (HRSNs) can complicate patients’ success. Addressing mental health and HRSNs can improve diabetes outcomes, but stigma surrounding these issues can make both patients and providers uncomfortable during clinical discussions.

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Mental Health Diabetes Relationship Primary Care 130

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.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Background: Hypertension and depression frequently co-occur, complicating patient management and worsening outcomes. Disease-level and patient-level outcomes were mainly reported, while only three studies system-level outcomes. 13 of 15 included studies showed positive results in managing comorbidity.

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Hypertension Management Individual Clinical Practice 130

Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 9, 2024

So, which patients should get them first? Patients ask me these questions fairly often, so I know it’s important for GPs to know the key facts. Yes, one year after stopping the medication, patients regain ½ – ⅔ of their previous weight loss: What are other clinical benefits? What are the true benefits and side effects?

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Diabetes Patients Medical Family Medicine 130

Annals of Family Medicine

MARCH 24, 2025

PURPOSE Although studies have shown that more temporally regular (TR) primary care visits are associated with improved patient outcomes, none have examined what clinic staff can do to encourage greater TR visits. RESULTS Themes emerged regarding best ways to promote regular follow-up of patients with chronic conditions.

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Primary Care Patients Primary Care Physician Chronic Condition 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 20, 2025

However, the concurrent loss of muscle mass—even in the context of favorable fat loss—can cause health complications, particularly in older adults. The strategies included diet and exercise, community resources, family support, and medication management, among others.

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Patients Complication Diabetes Community 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Health insurance instability may be particularly challenging for patients with diabetes who need regular chronic care management to reduce the risk of diabetes complications. 46,844 patients were diagnosed with diabetes during study period. Study Design: Retrospective observational cohort study.

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Patient-Centered Insurance Diabetes Community 130

Canadian Family Physician

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Objective To highlight the escalating need for enhanced education on foreskin care among patients and health care providers, particularly as neonatal circumcision rates decline. This review highlights the role of primary care providers as crucial resources for patient education.

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Complication Management Primary Care Education 40

Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 29, 2025

Complications Loss of nail (temporary), hematoma recurrence (common), infection, pain, and not recognizing a fracture. Avoid sudden movements in children and anxious patients by making the intervention invisible (work through the fibers of a gauze). Here are short videos on trephination with electrocautery and with a needle.

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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. FIT manufacturers should develop very clear directions for patients. Multiple FITs are available in the U.S.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The availability of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device has significantly impacted its management; whether it would be a useful tool to engage patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 in their care, is unclear. However, 49% worried about the future and possibility of serious complications.

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Diabetes Patients Management Primary Care 130

Dr. Zaar

JUNE 1, 2025

Check Experience With Type 2 Diabetes Patients Not all endocrinologists or general practitioners have extensive experience with Type 2 diabetes. Ask: How many Type 2 diabetes patients do they treat each month? Are they familiar with managing complications like neuropathy or insulin resistance?

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Diabetes Board-Certified Management Internal Medicine 52

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.

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Management Medical Treatment Plan Family Medicine 52

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.

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Management Medical Treatment Plan Family Medicine 52

Center for Family Medicine

JUNE 6, 2025

This health condition has no apparent symptoms, so doctors must conduct blood pressure readings to diagnose patients. Doctors encourage patients with hypertension to exercise, stop smoking, limit alcohol intake, and lose weight. Doctors can also help patients manage chronic diseases to prevent further complications.

Hypertension 52

Hypertension Chronic Disease Physicals Patient-Centered 52

Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Concerns about overdiagnosis of clinically insignificant prostate cancer through prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening motivated the 2018 American Academy of Family Physicians’ (AAFP) recommendation against routine screening for prostate cancer. times more likely to develop urinary or sexual complications, 2.78 in 2000 to 59.8%

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Myriad Genetics

MARCH 13, 2024

Many of us have seen stories in the news about American families on diagnostic odysseys for their children with rare diseases. More and more, doctors, researchers, and families are turning to technologies like AI and even Google to help them decode health symptoms and get on the road to solutions and treatments. None of them.

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Diagnose Screening Diagnosis Families 52

Vida Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Genetics : If you have a family history of PCOS, you may be at a higher risk of developing the condition. 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.

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IT Complication Management Diabetes 52

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

JANUARY 24, 2022

Many patients do not recognize elevated blood pressure as it can be subtle such as intermittent vision change or headaches. Some patient’s remain asymptomatic and are made aware at dental offices or when they use the blood pressure machines at the local grocery store. What are some of the complications from having hypertension?

Hypertension 40

Hypertension Family Medicine DO Complication 40

Canadian Family Physician

APRIL 14, 2025

Known complications of metabolic syndrome and advanced liver disease are often present at the time of diagnosis. Subtle differences are present among patients diagnosed with SLD. Diagnosis relies on noninvasive tests. Courses of action should include assessment of cardiometabolic risk factors and progressive liver dysfunction.

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Myriad Genetics

APRIL 26, 2024

Dense breast tissue complicates this as it makes cancers more difficult to detect. 3 According to new FDA guidelines, 4 by September 2024, all breast imaging facilities must alert a patient by letter if they have dense breasts and will recommend they contact their clinicians who can discuss potential follow-ups and risk assessment.

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Screening Families Family Diagnose 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

First, to meet protein needs, patients can be counseled to include 30 grams of high-quality protein sources at each meal. I envision primary care clinicians playing an important role in assessing the individual needs of the older adult patient and helping them access essential elements of the care plan.

Management 52

Management Primary Care Physicals Telehealth 52

Plum Health

MAY 19, 2023

Plum Health DPC has a primary care solution designed just for you: Embrace the Benefits of Direct Primary Care Direct Primary Care is a membership-based healthcare model that emphasizes a direct relationship between patient and doctor. Ready to transform your healthcare experience?

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Primary Care Insurance Medical Advice Healthcare 52

Center for Family Medicine

MAY 14, 2025

A study in rheumatology found that osteoarthritis patients taking curcumin reported significant pain relief and improved function. Certain supplements may interact with medications, making professional guidance essential to avoid complications. The compound has anti-inflammatory effects.

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33 Charts

OCTOBER 2, 2021

More recently health professionals have seen a rise in MyChart messages coming in through the Epic patient portal. According to Epic, the number of patient messages spiked 151 percent nationally from the period covering the first 11 weeks of 2020 through the end of the year. Crucial that we fix this. Absolutely. How do we fix this?

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Patients IT Provider Family Doctor 75

Blood, Sweat, and Tears

APRIL 6, 2023

Doctors are often in the hot seat when addressing patients. I learned alot about what actual communication of patients looked like. The conversation between a patient and the man who would likely be carving his insides out shortly. Doctors are required to take ‘informed consent’ from patients pre-op.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

Patient advocates say they frequently hear from people who, like Diamond, thought they didn’t need to sign up for Medicare upon turning 65 because they had group health coverage. In those instances, Medicare pays first if they or their family member works at a company with fewer than 100 employees.

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PEMBlog

MAY 1, 2025

Well break down the virology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and complications of Parvovirus B19. Formulate an evidence-based management plan for patients with suspected or confirmed Parvovirus B19, including those with underlying hemolytic disease or immunocompromise. Sometimes I share it with patients and families.

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Complication Patient-Centered Patients Diagnosis 83

Vascular Physician

MARCH 29, 2022

Carotid body tumors are often asymptomatic and unnoticed by the patient. There are three types of carotid body tumors: sporadic, familial, and hyperplastic. The majority are sporadic, meaning they can occur randomly in a patient without cause. However, you can start to have symptoms as the tumor grows larger.

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Families Family Complication Patients 40

Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 29, 2023

Most patients who go to see a primary care doctor are concerned about improving their physical health. They want to live a long life free of chronic health problems that may cause pain, limit their activities, or cause complications that could land them in the hospital. Mental health and physical health are completely intertwined.

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Mental Health Physicals Primary Care Doctor Primary Care 52

CDOCS

JUNE 15, 2021

Eight unique, life changing moments for both the doctors and the patients. & </span></em></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;">The teeth were prepped but the patient was warned of the potential need for root canal therapy due to rotation and decay.

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Families Family Patients Treatment Plan 52

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

JUNE 8, 2023

When I’m on palliative care consults and attending in our hospice unit we have to counsel patients about deprescribing and de-intensifying diabetes medications. And we invited Tamryn Gray from the Dana Farber joins us to ask insightful questions, including: What blood sugar range should we target for patients in the nursing home or hospice?

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Diabetes Management Patient-Centered Families 74

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. What hasn’t been shown, Eric, is that if you apply tools like this, clinical outcomes down the road are better for patients. Is that right, Soo? Soo 00:32 Thanks.

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Screening Primary Care Patient-Centered IT 119

CDOCS

MAY 4, 2021

Without this additional skill set and post graduate training I simply could not deliver the results that my patients deserve. & A healthy 46-year-old patient who has lived for over 30 years with missing bilateral maxillary incisors desired a fixed solution to his problem.

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Patient-Centered Patients Manufacturing Clinic 52

Canadian Family Physician

APRIL 14, 2025

Les complications connues du syndrome métabolique et d’une maladie hépatique avancée sont souvent présentes au moment du diagnostic. Des différences subtiles existent entre les patients qui ont recu un diagnostic de SLD. Ce problème est un important marqueur biologique du syndrome métabolique.

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