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Predictors of exposure to high-priority drug-drug interactions among non-elderly adults in Quebec, Canada [Prescribing and pharmacotherapeutics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Office of the National Coordinator for health information. Dataset: A cohort containing a random sample of 5% of the database population of Quebec provincial administrative databases including demographic data, pharmacy claims data, medical consultations, and hospitalizations was used.

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High use of the emergency department among patients in Krakow, Poland: An alternative to seeking primary care? [Acute and emergency care]

Annals of Family Medicine

Individuals who frequently attend the ED comprise up to 10% of patients, while accounting for a third of ED visits. There is a lack of information on high ED use in other jurisdictions, specifically in Central and Eastern Europe. Objective: To describe frequent ED use among patients in Krakow, Poland. The mean age was 60.4 IQR: 32.8).

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A qualitative evaluation of the implementation of a pre-consultation tool for older adults in primary care [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Pre-consultation telemedicine tools have been proposed as an effective solution to optimize the care of the growing number of older patients with chronic conditions. However, little information exists on how to successfully implement these tools in the primary care setting.

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What Is Nutrition Counseling and How it Can Help You Achieve Your Weight Management Goals

Dr. Michael Bazel

Finding a sustainable approach may seem overwhelming with so much conflicting information about diets, exercise routines, and lifestyle changes. Unlike one-size-fits-all diet plans, nutrition counseling focuses on your individual needs. It provides individuals with coping skills to replace these behaviors with healthier alternatives.

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Advancing Family Medicine Research: A Guidance Report for the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

The development of a guidance report began in August 2022 and was informed by individuals and organizations within Canada and abroad. The process involved a variety of information-gathering and consultative steps. An iterative approach was used to refine potential opportunities and areas of action to support FM research.

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Pros and Cons of Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: What You Should Know

Dr. Michael Bazel

Let’s explore the benefits and drawbacks of intermittent fasting so you can make an informed decision. It’s also not ideal for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals who have increased nutritional needs. For some individuals, these symptoms persist, making it difficult to stick with the regimen. What Is Intermittent Fasting?

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On a Mission: A Nurse’s Quest to Identify Hereditary Cancer Risk in All Patients

Myriad Genetics

As a breast cancer health clinical care nurse navigator, Chelsea not only serves as a registered nurse at NMC, but also as a patient advocate, guiding individuals through the complexities of the healthcare system. “I To educate and inform patients about what their family history might tell them about their risk of cancer.