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Influence of social determinants of health and emotional health factors on female sexual health [Women's health]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study design/analysis: A retrospective chart review was conducted on adult patients referred to Women’s Health(WH) at Mayo Clinic between 1/2022-1/2023 for sexual health or menopause consultations. However, SDOH variables such as marital status, education level, transportation and housing did not show significant impact.

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Prostate Cancer: Unmasking the Risk and Reality

East Cary Family Physicians

At East Cary Family Physicians , we believe that awareness is the first step in managing your health effectively. It’s responsible for producing seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. Family History: A family history of prostate cancer can significantly increase your risk.

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Integrated care for adults with complex needs: opportunities of case management in primary care to improve equity [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Having more consultation time and establishing a relationship of trust with people helped to address their unmet social needs. Results: The CMP encouraged the case managers and other healthcare providers to better understand people’s social needs by evaluating their whole situation more broadly.

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How to Manage Prediabetes with Food (What Actually Works)

Vida Family Medicine

At Vida Family Medicine, I’ve helped hundreds of patients improve their blood sugar without extreme dieting or cutting out the foods they love. Its job is to transport sugar from your bloodstream to the cells that need it—like your brain, muscles, or liver. You can call the office or schedule a consultation here.

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How Does Diet Impact Prostate Health? What You Should Know

Dr. Michael Bazel

Located just below the bladder, it produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting supplements. The prostate is a small gland that plays a significant role in male reproductive health. Let’s explore these connections in detail. Zinc: May reduce the risk of BPH.

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Advanced Imaging of Children in the ED: Ultrasound, CT, and MRI

PEMBlog

Learning Objectives Demonstrate the ability to use shared decision-making strategies when discussing imaging options with families of pediatric patients presenting to the Emergency Department. Focusing a lot on when to image, when not to image, and how to communicate imaging decisions effectively with families.

Families 101
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To Care Or Not

StorytellERdoc

I dedicate this to each of you who have cared for or are currently caring for an ill parent or family member. I had just rounded the corner of one of our busier hallways near our noisy triage area to find a favorite aide leading a family from our waiting room down the hallway toward their assigned room. You get the picture, right?

ER 100