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Using Machine Learning to advance primary care: an example of predictive modeling of hypertension risk to impact outcomes [Hypertension]

Annals of Family Medicine

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. Variables used in the model include demographics, past medical history, ejection fraction, and lab values.

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Better Care Models Needed for Young Adults With Obesity

Physician's Weekly

Obesity drugs were not utilized often in young adults and adolescents despite high complication rates, prompting researchers to call for chronic, holistic care. Obesity in children and young adults is associated with the early development of several obesity-related complications,” wrote Theresa Hunter Gibble, PhD , and colleagues.

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Q&A: Persistent Bowel Symptoms Impact QOL Following IPAA

Physician's Weekly

Barnes, MD, MPH: Although we seek to improve our understanding of pouchitis and other inflammatory conditions of the pouch, much of our research has focused on outcomes or medication-related studies rather than the patient experience. Patient-centered research should continue to be a focus as we seek to improve outcomes in this population.

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Examining the clinical utility of a digital therapeutic intervention with type 2 diabetes

Medical Xpress

A recent study in JMIR Diabetes reported that patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) that have elevated levels of blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin are at higher risk of macro- and microvascular complications.

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Rare Diseases: Pathways to accelerating diagnoses 

Myriad Genetics

The NORD report notes: “Genetic testing…is being increasingly utilized to help diagnose rare diseases, the majority of which are genetic in origin. Knowing Which one of those 17 doctors ultimately was able to pull together the pieces of Alex’s health picture and suggest a diagnosis? None of them. It was the AI program ChatGPT.

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Lower Extremity Bypass for Peripheral Artery Disease – Indications and What to Expect

Vascular Physician

Other more complicated cases may require open interventions such as endarterectomy and/or bypass. The flow through the graft is then checked using doppler, which utilizes sound waves to ensure that blood is readily moving through the newly placed graft.

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Understanding Heat Stroke: Symptoms and Essential Solutions

Doctor On Demand

Among the grave heat-related conditions, heat stroke stands out as a medical emergency demanding swift attention. This heightened temperature can precipitate complications affecting vital organs like the brain and heart. Medical Consultation : If symptoms persist or worsen, seeking medical attention becomes paramount.