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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Mere Mortal MD

MAY 25, 2025

.” This is somewhat organized–as in, we will get an overhead page or text when it’s about to happen–and occurs when a patient has been at the hospital for a very long time. It’s the day when one of these long-term patients is finally walking out the door. Thanks for reading Mere Mortal MD!

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Edge Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

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. Common chronic diseases include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and gastrointestinal issues.

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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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Medical Xpress

JUNE 8, 2025

A study led by biomedical scientists at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine shows how a genetic mutation associated with Crohn's disease can worsen iron deficiency and anemia—one of the most common complications experienced by patients with inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD.

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Vascular Physician

JULY 18, 2022

What are the complications of endovascular aneurysm repair? In fact, many vein and artery conditions can lead to life-threatening complications, such as an aortic aneurysm. Here's what you should know about the complications and treatment of endovascular aneurysm repair. What Requires Endovascular Aneurysm Repair?

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Edge Family Medicine

JANUARY 9, 2025

As a leading family medical practice in Upland, CA, we champion evidence-based approaches that empower patients to take control of their health. Lifestyle medicine is a patient-centered, evidence-based approach that treats the root causes of chronic diseases. What is Lifestyle Medicine?

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The Health Policy Exchange

MARCH 26, 2014

For example, telehealth technologies could lighten the load on family physicians by promoting patient self-management of chronic conditions; improving medication adherence; and facilitating real-time specialist consultations. As our discussion pointed out, though, these proposals have serious disadvantages.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Emergency departments across the country are experiencing a surge in children with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and bronchiolitis, a complication of RSV. Luckily, many of these young patients can avoid hospitalization and safely recuperate at home.

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Medical Xpress

MARCH 14, 2023

Atopic dermatitis skin lesions and the lesions produced by infectious complications of the disease look so similar that it makes it impossible for patients to spot the difference and know when to visit their doctor for treatment.

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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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Medical Xpress

APRIL 25, 2023

The rate of heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular complications increased among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 between March 2020 and December 2021, according to a new study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.

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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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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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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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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Pre-existing dementia complicates cancer care and increases the risk of worse clinical outcomes and inferior patient experience, according to a review of studies exploring the intersection of dementia and cancer.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 23, 2025

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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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 post Helping Patients Preserve Muscle Mass During Weight Loss first appeared on Physician's Weekly.

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Rao Doctor

MAY 25, 2025

Unlike traditional angiography, which necessitates catheter insertion and carries certain risks, a CT-angiogram is performed externally and is generally considered safer and more comfortable for patients. It also offers improved speed and accuracy, making it a preferred choice for many healthcare providers. How is CT-Angiogram Performed?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

With all this progress comes a significant issue burnout for patients and clinicians. The daily grind of monitoring blood glucose levels, adjusting medications, and managing complications can be exhausting. With millions of patients requiring monitoring and treatment adjustments, the healthcare system is stretched thin.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 17, 2023

Postoperative delirium—a sudden, fluctuating and typically reversible disturbance of mental status in patients that occurs after anesthetized surgery—is a common postoperative complication. The causes, progression and biological signatures are largely unknown, however.

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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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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 2, 2025

The title, Drugs vs. DTx, is a classic case of the “it’s complicated” relationship status. They hold the promise of improved health outcomes, greater accessibility, and cost-effectiveness in patient care when used based on proper evidence. But this isn’t just a novel concept.

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

A Macquarie University study of breast implants gone wrong has found that patients with complications occurring within five years of implantation were twice as likely to have used non-certified surgeons.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 14, 2025

The primary endpoints were 90-day postoperative complications, stone-related adverse events (AEs), and spontaneous stone passage (SSP) during follow-up. Individuals with prior stone interventions, additional ureteric stones, or no postoperative imaging were excluded.

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Medical Xpress

MARCH 17, 2023

A study evaluating opioid prescribing patterns and postoperative complications in patients undergoing third molar removal treated with and without liposomal bupivacaine was presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the AADOCR, held in conjunction with the 47th Annual Meeting of the CADR.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Mechanisms involved in the rapid, severe progression of fibrosis in the lung tissues of COVID-19 patients, a potentially fatal complication of the virus that damages and scars the lungs, have been uncovered by researchers led by UTHealth Houston.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

The timing of loop ileostomy closure after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis did not affect the risk for endoscopic pouch inflammation in patients with ulcerative colitis, according to a study published in Crohn’s & Colitis 360. of patients, were significantly associated with endoscopic inflammatory pouch disease.

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Sound Physicians

JANUARY 7, 2025

Explore how frailty assessments can enhance postoperative outcomes, reduce complications, and optimize care for elderly patients undergoing surgery.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The randomized multicenter ATLAS trial of more than 500 persons has found that subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators (S-ICDs) reduce perioperative, lead-related complications without significantly compromising the effectiveness of ICD shocks, but with more early postoperative pain and a trend for more inappropriate shocks.

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 17, 2023

Acute Graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) is a life-threatening complication after leukemia treatment with allogeneic stem cell transplantation (i.e., GvHD occurs when the transplanted immune cells are overly active and damage the receiving patient's healthy tissue. the transplantation of cells from another person).

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NPR Health - Shots

AUGUST 29, 2022

Many hospitals and health care clinics in the U.S. are affiliated with the Catholic Church, which means religious directives might limit the types of contraception they can offer.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

AUGUST 4, 2020

The patient was not started on treatment and passed away one month later. Teaching Points The most common causes of low SAAG ascites include malignancy and infection. Pleural complications of asbestos exposure can include pleural effusions, pleural plaques, and malignant mesothelioma.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

Regular preventive care helps our Mesa patients address these regional health concerns proactively, leading to better outcomes and reduced healthcare costs for our community. Our board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners develop individualized prevention plans that address your specific health needs and concerns.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 15, 2025

As the use of novel targeted therapies continues to expand, a growing body of evidence has linked these treatments to a range of ocular complications that may significantly affect patient quality of life and treatment adherence.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

Patients with ulcerative colitis report better quality of life after IPAA, but bowel symptoms like urgency and incontinence continue to have a negative impact. They asked the patients with various pouch-related conditions about their post-IPAA experiences and symptoms. Barnes, MD, MPH tells Physician’s Weekly ( PW ).

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