Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

Dr. Fontana and Gitanjali Srivastava, MD , shared their perspectives with PW about current and potential MASLD treatments and their impacts on patient care. Dr. Srivastava: This study is crucial because it provides robust evidence supporting weight loss as a primary intervention for MASLD. PW: Why was it important to do this study?

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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.

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Vascular Physician

APRIL 22, 2024

Unless they are seeing their primary care provider for regular check-ups, they may not be made aware of their high blood pressure until they present for evaluation for another medical condition. Unfortunately, high blood pressure does not always present with symptoms that are noticeable by the patient.

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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? This reading may fluctuate throughout the day. What is my goal?

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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. A variety of blood pressure drugs with various mechanisms are available.

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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. A variety of blood pressure drugs with various mechanisms are available.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Lastly, Soo Borson is a self-described primary care leaning geriatric psychiatrist, developer of the Mini-Cog, and co-leads the CDC-funded BOLD Center on Early Detection of Dementia. Alex 00:09 We are delighted to welcome S oo Borson, who is a primary care oriented geriatric psychiatrist. Should it? Is that right, Soo?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

It’s more complicated than that. But in general, this adds to the worry that youth may be self-medicating for social anxiety disorders or simply be using this recreationally and having access to significantly more potent, high-THC products than ever before. We need to engage in conversations about what can harm and what can help.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

The intervention involved mailing medication-specific brochures to patients before their primary care appointments (click here for the brochure ). Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes. We’re still working on this issue. Here we go.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In this context, we’re excited to hear from infectious disease experts and nephrologists about updates in the care of older adults. As you know, our population is aging at a rapid speed and older, adult older persons is no longer cared for only by a geriatrician or a primary care physician. This is Eric Widera.

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BMJ

AUGUST 20, 2021

Donors, government ministries, agencies and academic partners regularly cascade requests for data that multiply and complicate the simple interaction into a complex, and often redundant, set of data requirements for the same singular interaction. Mobile phone penetration has finally exceeded 90% in low- and middle-income countries.

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33 Charts

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Alot of chronic and primary care is responding and reacting to changes in the status quo. It’s complicated when we can’t identify what our job is. This sounds like a crazy question. But it really isn’t. What does a doctor do? What’s my job with my patients. What is a doctor’s role? Translate. I’m not sure.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

All heart attacks require urgent medical care to try to prevent complications. Maintaining healthy blood pressure levels is essential for heart health. But with so much misinformation circulating, it can be difficult to tell what’s real and what isn’t. Let’s take a look at some of these common myths.

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GeriPal

JUNE 20, 2024

Alex 00:30 And we’re delighted to welcome Alison Huang, who’s a primary care doc and researcher and professor of medicine, urology, and epi-biostats at UCSF in the division of General Internal Medicine. On our last podcast about urinary incontinence the song request was, “Let it go.” George, welcome to the GeriPal podcast.

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GeriPal

MAY 11, 2023

Kristine, do you have a song request for Alex? Kristine: Well, I did have a song, but I was negligent at giving it to him. So, he tried to read my mind… Eric: What was your song? Kristine: I was going to do David Bowie Changes for a variety of reasons, but it was sort of somewhat around the topic. Alex: (singing) Eric: That was wonderful.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Red flags that you should always ask about include hematemesis, melana, dysphagia, and Unintentional weight loss, these all need further investigation for complications like esophagitis or another diagnosis such as EOE or peptic ulcer disease. Topics covered include: The pathophysiology of GER and GERD in the pediatric population.

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GeriPal

JUNE 12, 2025

Alex 00:26 And we’re delighted to welcome Emily Martin, who is a palliative care doc at UCLA. Alex 00:33 And delighted to welcome Evie K a lmar, who’s a geriatrician and palliative care doc at UCSF. Anish 00:24 Thanks so much for having me. Emily, welcome to GeriPal. Emily 00:32 It’s good to be here. Thank you, Alex.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

APRIL 29, 2025

When it comes to taking care of your health, proactive choices today can prevent serious problems tomorrow. Why Preventive Care for Men Matters Preventive care isn’t just about treating illness when it arises; it’s about staying one step ahead of it. Early detection helps prevent complications and protects your partners.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Navigating the healthcare system can be daunting, especially when you're unwell or caring for someone who is. This guide will help you understand the different types of clinics and services they offer, so you can make an informed decision about where to seek medical care. It's a common challenge many people face.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 28, 2025

Most sore throats heal on their own, but severe cases may require urgent care. Learn more about which symptoms mean you should go to urgent care or the ER, as well as when to use telehealth or see a primary care doctor. Urgent care clinics provide quick diagnoses and treatments, including antibiotics if needed.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

The Hidden Benefits of Regular Check-ups You Might Be Missing Many residents of Mesa and the surrounding Arizona communities don’t realize that preventive care goes far beyond just “checking the box” for your annual physical. Preventive care is most effective when it’s consistent and proactive.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

Alex: And we’re also delighted to welcome Diah Martina, who’s a palliative care doc and physician researcher in Indonesia, who wants to start a podcast in Indonesia about palliative care, and she’s primarily observing today and also attending the ASCO GI conference here in San Francisco. Welcome to GeriPal, Lyndsay.

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GeriPal

JUNE 27, 2024

Brianna is one of UCSF’s palliative care fellows who just completed her psychiatry residency. Summary Transcript Summary “Anxiety is a lot like a toddler. It never stops talking, tells you you’re wrong about everything, and wakes you up at 3 a.m.” I’m not sure who wrote this quote, but it feels right to me. Alex Gamble, do you have a song?

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

And the big things that we think about as far as complications, so there, obviously the thing that comes to everybody’s mind is like fractures. You know, I wonder how much, because it’s probably not brought up a lot in primary care settings. Sarah 00:37 Ooh, how about Free Fall in’? Alex 00:41 Free Fall in’?

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Going into patient’s homes was eye opening. There were trip hazards, loose carpets, some people were hoarders. And yet, after assisting the older adult to their feet, the EMS providers would leave. Their job was done. It’s not surprising that the number of repeat calls for falls is alarmingly high. Alex: I think this is a first.

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Vida Family Medicine

MARCH 28, 2024

As a primary care physician, I am asked about these medications at least once a day, either by a patient, a colleague, a family member, friend, or acquaintance. As most of you know, I follow a Health at Every Size® approach to the care of my patients. This approach is not one-size-fits-all and it takes time.

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Vida Family Medicine

JANUARY 4, 2022

Our health is our most important asset and we all want to take care of our health! 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. We look forward to helping you take control of your health with preventive care!

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Vida Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

At Vida Family Medicine we offer comprehensive care for new parents and their babies from the 4th trimester and beyond. We can offer support for breastfeeding, postpartum mood disorders, recovering from pregnancy complications, and ongoing primary care for the whole family.

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GeriPal

JULY 21, 2022

Because I don’t think we think about that so much in palliative care, but we do in geriatrics. But I believe before we start, somebody has a song request for Alex. Is it you, Emmy? Emmy: It is. Eric: What’s the song? Emmy: I just forgot the name of the song… [laughter]. Alex: Pink Cadillac by Bruce Springsteen?

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 20, 2022

We also touch briefly on topics discussed in prior podcasts such as loneliness and federal responses to the pandemic in relation to long-term care. As you know, our population is aging at a rapid speed and older, adult older persons is no longer cared for only by a geriatrician or a primary care physician.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Does it improve outcomes that patients, caregivers, and clinicians care about? She did a palliative care fellowship, then she did hematology oncology fellowship at UCSF, and did a T32 research fellowship in aging with us in the division of geriatrics at UCSF. But does the geriatric assessment do anything? Mazie, welcome to GeriPal.

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GeriPal

JUNE 15, 2023

AlexSmithMD Links: Papers on AI and palliative care and concerns about bias: [link] [link] Comparison of machine learning vs traditional prognostic methods based on regression: [link] Other links on the issue of AI and racial or ethnic bias: Are Robots Racist? I’m sure this is a subject we will return to, given the rapid progress on AI.

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GeriPal

JUNE 30, 2022

Should she have an operation, and risk the pain, potential complications, and attendant delirium associated with the operation? Maybe I can turn to both of you about how you got interested in thinking about decision-making and surgical care for those with dementia. Really, a smart and caring woman. She falls and breaks her hip.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 23, 2025

She called the NIH news “a complicated mix of emotions,” CNN said. “We Allison also noted that the community has also been pushing for an emergency declaration that would give residents access to special Medicare benefits to help pay for medical care tied to chemical exposure, CNN said.

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GeriPal

MAY 25, 2023

It does seem that if communities, particularly historically marginalized communities, are interested in ACP, that fact should carry some weight in how resources are allocated to research and health care financing. Did the caregiver feel heard and understood? Complicated grief? Advance care planning doesn’t work.

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GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

And in my medical training, becoming a primary care doctor, I realized that older adults, women and men were having a lot of these same symptoms. Very interested in decision making around as we get older, individualizing care, sort of patient centered, values driven, it’s a tough decision to figure out. Chrissy: I do.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 29, 2022

I care deeply about each and every one of my patients, and I do not want a difference in opinion to create a wedge in our relationship. The healthcare system must provide care in a just way so that those who need care have access to it. Those who oppose abortion rights have celebrated this decision, but I think this is unwise.

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