Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 14, 2025

But skipping cholesterol screenings in your 20s and 30s could eventually put you at risk for serious health problems. Here’s why younger adults should prioritize cholesterol screenings. Know Your Baseline Your first cholesterol screening in your 20s or 30s provides a baseline for future test results.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Despite recommendations for routine screening, this is rarely done. Chronic exposure has been associated with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, skin cancer, renal, bladder and lung cancers, polyneuropathy, and QT prolongation. Arsenic cannot be seen, tasted, or smelled.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Receive Quality Health Care Having a family care doctor can help ensure that you receive quality healthcare throughout your life. Family care doctors are trained to provide various services, from physical examinations and screenings to immunizations and check-ups.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

Preventive Care Primary doctors can offer preventive care to their patients, which typically includes check-ups and screenings to prevent them from contracting illnesses. A primary care physician can also check for conditions like diabetes, breast cancer, and prostate cancer in patients with a medical history.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for CRC in adults aged 45 to 49 years (grade B), all adults aged 50 to 75 years (grade A), and selectively offering CRC screening in adults aged 76 to 85 years (grade C). We further eliminated respondents if they were missing data on any of the variables in the study.

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Annals of Family Medicine

MARCH 24, 2025

Families were randomly assigned via computer-generated numbers to receive either the comprehensive package of interventions or enhanced usual care in a 1:1 ratio. The adjusted population average change attributable to the intervention at the 2-year follow-up were –2.61 kg in weight (95% CI, –3.95 to –2.96; P < 001).

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 26, 2025

On the other hand, oils high in heart-healthy monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats can help lower LDL and maintain healthy cholesterol screening levels. So when cooking for healthy cholesterol screening levels, oils higher in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are ideal.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

MARCH 25, 2022

The doctor may have noticed a change in your blood pressure or an early indication of diabetes. The scheduling of medical visits may also depend upon your family's health history. If your family has a history of cancer, you may be given more frequent screenings for the disease.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common complication of diabetes mellitus and is the leading cause of blindness in working age Americans. Conclusions: Economic, social, and geographic factors are associated with diabetic adults receiving an annual eye exam.

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Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Preventive screenings are essential medical tests that help detect diseases before symptoms arise, leading to more effective treatment and reduced healthcare costs. At Edge Family Medicine, we prioritize early detection to give our patients the best chance at a healthy life.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

CMM is the coexistence of at least two cardiometabolic diseases (CMD), including stroke, ischemic heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Study design and setting This prospective analysis was conducted using a UK Biobank study. Biological age was calculated using the KDM-BA and PhenoAge algorithms using a clinical index.

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Edge Family Medicine

APRIL 10, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine , we believe that one of the most powerful tools in healthcare isn’t technology — it’s trust. At Edge Family Medicine , we prioritize relationship-based care that supports your wellness every step of the way. Over time, they become familiar with your health history, lifestyle, and concerns.

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Center for Family Medicine

JUNE 13, 2025

A primary care physician ( PCP ) can help identify potential health problems and risks, provide preventative measures, and recommend the right screenings or treatments. Prostate cancer, on the other hand, often has no early symptoms but can be detected through screening. Managing stress is also important.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Unlike appointments that address specific illnesses or injuries, preventive care visits focus on screening for potential health issues, assessing your overall wellness, and helping you establish healthy habits before problems develop. Evidence-based screening tests based on current medical guidelines, your age, and risk factors.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 7, 2025

This plaque buildup is known as atherosclerosis, which can cause cardiac disease, stroke, and other severe conditions – making early cholesterol screening essential. Routine cholesterol screenings help assess your risk for cardiovascular disease so you and your healthcare provider can better understand your overall heart health.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

Our practitioners at Mesa Family Physicians get to know your health patterns over time, making it easier to spot subtle changes that might indicate developing issues. At Mesa Family Physicians, we understand the demands on your time and offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate busy professionals.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

APRIL 25, 2024

Necessary Medical Screenings Medical screenings are one of the most effective ways to catch certain conditions and diseases early. As you grow older, different types of screenings will need to be added to your health checkup. Please call Hitchcock Family Medicine today to schedule an appointment.

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Vida Family Medicine

JANUARY 4, 2022

This visit will include a review of your personal health history and family history so that your doctor can advise you on any screening tests that might be helpful for you. This could include screening for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure or diabetes, as well as screening for cancer.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

After discussing screening options for substance use disorder, we go on to talk about both the treatments for it and the issues that arise. Why would CBT work for neuropathic pain and diabetes differently than it would work for neuropathic pain and cancer? Why would that be? Katie: Yeah. I have so many thoughts.

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Vida Family Medicine

APRIL 27, 2023

A common cause of difficulty falling asleep is poor sleep hygiene such as not following a consistent winding down routine, using substances such as caffeine or alcohol, or screen use/other light exposure close to bedtime. Difficulty falling asleep can also be due to health conditions such as depression, anxiety, dementia, and more.

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Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Regular physical exams at Edge Family Medicine are essential for maintaining your health and well-being. Early Detection of Health Issues Regular physical exams help detect potential health issues like high blood pressure or diabetes before they become serious.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

From managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive care and health screenings, the clinic is known for providing patient-centered care. The clinic focuses on family medicine , meaning your entire family can receive care from the same trusted provider. What services does the clinic offer?

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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. So I actually got started in cancer screening also, thanks to some mutual colleagues. Welcome to the GeriPal podcast, Chrissy.

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GeriPal

MAY 1, 2025

Alex 00:07 We are delighted to welcome Peter Selwyn, who is a family medicine and palliative medicine doctor and chairman of the Department of Family and Social Medicine and director of the Palliative Care Program at Montefiore E instein and author of Surviving the the Personal Journey of an AIDS Doctor.

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Vida Family Medicine

JANUARY 18, 2022

Screening for chronic disease : Although it is not always obvious when you see your doctor for an annual wellness exam, "check-up," or "physical," they are actually screening you for many types of illnesses and chronic diseases! At Vida Family Medicine we are currently accepting new patients.

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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. Preventive Services Task Force found insufficient evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening for food insecurity in health care settings.

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