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Development of a Multidisciplinary Clinic for the Treatment of Obesity in a Canadian University Family Medicine Group (U-FMG) [Obesity, exercise and nutrition]

Annals of Family Medicine

of Canadians were at greater risk of chronic diseases due to their BMI, including type 2 diabetes, atherosclerosis, and hypertension. Objective To implement and evaluate a novel multidisciplinary trajectory aimed at improving the treatment of obesity thus preventing multiple health-related complications. Context In 2018, 63.1%

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Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. High blood pressure, also dubbed hypertension , is a common health issue that can lead to severe problems if left uncontrolled.

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Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. High blood pressure, also dubbed hypertension , is a common health issue that can lead to severe problems if left uncontrolled.

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Prevention of Dementia: Kristine Yaffe

GeriPal

A lot of these are more vascular risk factors: hypertension, certainly; diabetes; obesity. But I would say that in terms of education, it’s really complicated because it’s so confounded by socioeconomic status and so many social determinants of health. That’s really falling apart. Physical activity is a big one.

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

Mesa Family Physician

This continuity of care is especially important for managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease—conditions that respond best to consistent monitoring and adjustment of treatment plans. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals in Mesa, Arizona is committed to partnering with you for a healthier future.

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On Racism & Ageism: Ramona Rhodes, Sharon Brangman, Tim Farrell, and Nancy Lundebjerg

GeriPal

Those that were at greater risk of having complications from COVID or even dying from it, in the early stages at least, were those who were older and those who were of certain racial or ethnic minority groups. Eric: And it’s even more complicated, right? We just haven’t looked at it.

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Managing Urinary Symptoms and UTI’s in Older Adults

GeriPal

Eric: So this is a complicated pathway, right? And several of the BPH medications are very strongly associated with falls and orthostatic hypertension. The post Managing Urinary Symptoms and UTI’s in Older Adults appeared first on A Geriatrics and Palliative Care Podcast for Every Healthcare Professional.