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Diabetes related complications among Ethiopian Jews-Outcomes of a 10 years cohort study in Israel [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

The context: Immigrants, particularly those moving from lower to higher-income countries, often exhibit a heightened susceptibility to non-communicable diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes (T2D), which may manifest at an earlier age and present with different complications compared to the native population. 0.83, HR 0.70; 95% CI 0.65-0.76,

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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Stay Informed Learn as much as you can about your condition. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine?

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

Annals of Family Medicine

However, mental health conditions and health-related social needs (HRSNs) can complicate patients’ success. Study Design and Analysis: An exploratory study using key informant interviews and content analysis to develop major themes. Context: Health-promoting behaviors are crucial for good outcomes in diabetes.

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Lowering High Blood Pressure with Edge Family Medicine: Your Guide to a Healthier Life

Edge Family Medicine

Left unmanaged, it can lead to heart complications. For more detailed information on high blood pressure, visit the American Heart Association website. Our goal is to help you live healthier and manage conditions such as hypertension. Why Choose Us? Convenient Location : Serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

A recent study offers recommendations on how to balance weight loss goals and bone health concerns in weight management programs for older adults. Given practical constraints in many healthcare settings, who are the minimum essential team members for multidisciplinary management of weight loss in older adults?

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Approach to steatotic liver disease in the office: Diagnosis, management, and proposed nomenclature

Canadian Family Physician

Objective To provide an update on the most recent developments regarding diagnosis and outcomes of steatotic liver disease (SLD), review new nomenclature applied to SLD, and provide an approach to the diagnosis and management of SLD. Management of SLD can be guided using a simple algorithm. Diagnosis relies on noninvasive tests.

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Foreskin care: Hygiene, importance of counselling, and management of common complications

Canadian Family Physician

Sources of information This review is based on findings from a MEDLINE database search of the literature on care of the penile foreskin, foreskin complications, and their management. Articles were reviewed for relevance and quality of evidence was provided with the level of evidence in parentheses throughout the review.