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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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Integrated Care News by CFHA

APRIL 16, 2025

It moves away from fragmented systems, provides alternatives to medication-only treatment paths, and leads patients to practical pathways for healing—whether for anxiety, diabetes management, depression, or addiction. Non-medical interventions will sky-rocket if you pay for monitoring of behavioral interventions.

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 10, 2025

. “This recognition honors the dedication of our Permanente physicians, clinicians, nurses, and staff who bring Permanente Medicine to life every day — delivering care that is compassionate, patient-centered, and seamlessly coordinated,” said Dr. Ansari. Improving physician wellness. million Kaiser Permanente members.

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BMJ

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

doi: 10.1136/fmch-2021-001139 Prediabetes, a health condition with blood sugar levels higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes, increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. In the US, about 11% of people with prediabetes will progress to type 2 diabetes annually.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 26, 2025

Being told you have pre-diabetes can feel overwhelming, but there’s good news: food is one of the most powerful tools you can use to manage your blood sugar. At Vida Family Medicine, I’ve helped hundreds of patients improve their blood sugar without extreme dieting or cutting out the foods they love. The main culprit?

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Center for Family Medicine

JUNE 6, 2025

This health condition has no apparent symptoms, so doctors must conduct blood pressure readings to diagnose patients. Hypertension can cause other diseases like diabetes, vision loss, cognitive kidney disease, peripheral artery disease, and heart disease. appeared first on Center for Family Medicine - Sherman Texas.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. Primary care physicians take it upon themselves to get to know patients in person, which helps them attend to their needs. Primary doctors are the first stop for medical care.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 14, 2025

As always, the decision requires thoughtful discussions between patients and doctors. Imperial Center Family Medicine strongly advocates for cholesterol screening in younger adults. The post Why Younger Adults Shouldn’t Skip Cholesterol Screenings appeared first on Imperial Center Family Medicine.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Blood pressure (BP) control (<130/80 systolic/diastolic) is poor nationally, and is inequitable by race/ethnicity, with minimal understanding of the differences within Latino patients by country of origin. Results: Of the 298,860 adult patients in the sample, 40.5% Design: Retrospective cohort study.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: Employing a mixed-methods explanatory sequential design, the study involved a quantitative phase that calculated the person-centered primary care measure (PCPCM) score and its correlation with EQ VAS scores using a two-stage random sampling method. 1.32), confirmed by instrumental variable tests.

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Center for Family Medicine

MARCH 28, 2025

A former injury, obesity, diabetes, and menopause are other risk factors. With PT, a specialist helps the patient go through a series of stretches, exercises, and modalities to reduce pain and improve function. After surgery, the patient will require physical therapy and rehabilitation lasting several months.

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Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

At Edge Family Medicine, we prioritize early detection to give our patients the best chance at a healthy life. By identifying health issues in their initial stages, patients can make informed decisions and act promptly. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine for Preventive Screenings?

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Center for Family Medicine

JUNE 13, 2025

During check-ups, patients should ask primary care providers about current blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Keep an eye on your blood sugar Type 2 diabetes becomes more common with age, especially for men who are overweight or have a family history of the disease. Waiting for symptoms to appear is a recipe for disaster.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 7, 2025

More frequent screening may be necessary if a child has obesity, diabetes, or a family history of high cholesterol or cardiac disease. Some healthcare providers may recommend yearly screenings for patients with high cholesterol or underlying cardiovascular issues. The post How Often Should You Get Cholesterol Screening?

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

We start off the conversation by talking about whether patients with cancer and cancer pain are really that different, and their paper that was just published on January 11 th in JAMA Oncology showing that substance use disorder is not uncommon in individuals with cancer. Katie, welcome back to GeriPal. Why would that be?

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Whether you’re in Detroit , Corunna , Lansing , Royal Oak , or Van Buren , this clinic is offering comprehensive care that puts patient well-being first. From managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive care and health screenings, the clinic is known for providing patient-centered care.

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GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

Alex: Today we are delighted to welcome Chrissy Kistler, who is a geriatrician researcher in the Department of Family Medicine and Vision of Geriatrics at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. We got a call tonight, I’m on call, nurse says one of my nursing home hospice patients started to have some foul smelling urine.

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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 21, 2024

Pat Connolly & Cortney Linville who attended the AAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit in Washington May 19-21. Here's what Dr. Connolly had to say: "I was pleased and privileged to attend the AAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit again last month and represent our state.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MAY 27, 2025

Michael Pollan's pithy "eat [real] food, not too much, mostly plants"), and has received positive reviews in publications ranging from NPR to Family Medicine. for the 11 million families headed by single parents who often work two or more jobs to get by and have fewer options for buying groceries.

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