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Addressing diabetes management in the context of social needs: a qualitative study of primary care providers [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. family medicine, general internal medicine, endocrinology) affiliated with an academic medical center serving a diverse population in a mid-western metropolitan area.

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Barriers to and Facilitators of Participant Engagement in a Multi-level Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes and Food Insecurity [Clinical trial]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) impacts 35 million Americans. family medicine, general internal medicine, endocrinology) at an urban academic medical center in the Midwest. A considerable body of research indicates higher prevalence among racial/ethnic minorities and low-income adults. Setting: Ambulatory clinics (e.g.,

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Episode 79: Human Dx unknown with Reza & U of C residents – abdominal pain

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website Human Dx case Schema Dr. Alec Rezigh Alec Rezigh is a third-year internal medicine resident at The University of Colorado. Dr. Austin Rezigh Austin Rezigh is a third-year internal medicine, primary care track resident at the University of Colorado. Alec and Austin Rezigh.

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Endocrinology Near Me: Finding the Best Hormone Specialists in Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

If you’ve been diagnosed with an endocrine disorder, like diabetes or an underactive thyroid, or have symptoms that you worry are caused by a hormone imbalance, you may be considering seeing an endocrinologist. After completing medical school, they must complete a three-year residency in internal medicine.

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Triglyceride-Glucose Index May Predict Faster Cognitive Decline in Early Phases of Alzheimer Disease

Physician's Weekly

from the University of Brescia in Italy, and colleagues conducted a retrospective study to examine insulin resistance (using TyG as a surrogate marker for insulin resistance) as a progression marker in patients with a cerebral spinal fluid-based diagnosis of AD or other neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) who were nondiabetic.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care Internal medicine plays a central role in adult health, especially when it comes to prevention, diagnosis, and long-term care. Let’s explore the meaning and function of internal medicine and its importance in keeping adults healthy through all stages of life.

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Prevention of Dementia: Kristine Yaffe

GeriPal

Should do medicine?” ” Because I loved internal medicine. A lot of these are more vascular risk factors: hypertension, certainly; diabetes; obesity. Alex: [inaudible 00:21:37] diabetes, any comments on those? Kristine: Diabetes is a very important one. Should I do neuro? Kristine: Can I say age?