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Important Outcomes for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: The Patients Perspective [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Although physicians identify treatment outcomes for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, patients’ perspective on outcomes important to them also need consideration in patient-centered diabetes care. Study Design & Analysis: Mixed methods study employing physician survey and patient focus groups.

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Outcomes associated with timing of screening for gestational diabetes [Women's health]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Screening for gestational diabetes (GDM) at recommended times, based on a pregnant woman’s risk for GDM, is important in order to initiate and optimize the management of GDM as early as possible, thus mitigating the risk of several adverse outcomes for both pregnant women and their offspring.

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The US Healthcare System vs…….South Park ?!?!

Noreta Family Medicine

Insert a different medical problem and a different medicine, and this situation repeats itself daily in a primary care office. For instance, in May, I prescribed a diabetic medicine for a patient. Melissa Boylan, MD, FAAFP Family Physician and Owner of Noreta Family Medicine ← Read Past Articles Here!

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How a lactation consultant can help you

Vida Family Medicine

At Vida Family Medicine, we offer postpartum and lactation support in many ways. Dr. Berens is a board-certified family physician (MD) and an international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) with personal experience in breastfeeding her own children in addition to her professional expertise in breastfeeding medicine.

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community. Regular visits to your primary care physician at Mesa Family Physicians provide opportunities for early detection of potential health issues before they become serious problems.

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Dr. James Martínez, family medicine physician at Community Health Partners, explains: “Preventive care represents one of the most powerful tools we have in medicine. Middle-aged adults typically begin more comprehensive screening for chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. Should GPs actually be treated as the stars of medicine? While the media and politicians talk mainly about heroic intensive care or impressive new technologies, the real work happens nonetheless in family medicine offices.