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Highlights from the 2025 AAFP Annual Meeting

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) proudly hosted one of its most anticipated events, the 2025 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium, from June 19–22, 2025, at the breathtaking Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The event began on Thursday with an electrifying mix of academic enrichment and social interactions.

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Why Identifying and Managing Giant Cell Arteritis as an Emergency Is Crucial

Physician's Weekly

Leonard Calabrese, DO, Paras Karmacharya, MD, MS, and Adam Kilian, MD, break down why giant cell arteritis (GCA) demands immediate action, explain how to confirm diagnosis quickly, and what same-day treatment options like upadacitinib (Rinvoq) mean for patient care. Video Transcript: Hi, this is Dr. Len Calabrese. Hello everyone.

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What to Expect at the ADA 85th Scientific Sessions: Obesity, Nutrition, Prevention, and More

Physician's Weekly

The ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions will highlight breakthroughs in obesity and diabetes care, including GLP-1 therapies, tech advances, and prevention tools. The event will convene more than 11,000 global researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders to highlight major strides in research and real-world treatment. Roughly 42% (109.9

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Why Younger Adults Shouldn’t Skip Cholesterol Screenings

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Early screening reveals these “silent” health threats that may otherwise go undetected for years until more serious heart issues such as chest pain, heart failure, or events such as heart attacks or strokes arise. Side effects such as muscle aches rarely emerge and are easily managed by changing medication.

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Individualizing Blood Pressure Goals in Older Adults: Mitra Jamshidian, Simon Ascher and Mark Supiano

GeriPal

This week on the GeriPal Podcast, we explore the nuances of managing blood pressure in older adults with our guests Dr. Mark Supiano, Dr. Mitra Jamshidian, and Dr. Simon Ascher. Join us for an in-depth discussion on balancing risks, benefits, and patient preferences in hypertension management for older adults. Eric 02:01 Great.

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Men Over 50: 3 Common Health Problems To Ask Your PCP About

Center for Family Medicine

While some of these changes are inevitable, many can be managed effectively with early intervention and regular medical care. The gradual buildup of plaque in the arteries often goes unnoticed until a major event occurs. During check-ups, patients should ask primary care providers about current blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

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Transfibular Total Ankle Arthroplasty Seems Effective for End-Stage Arthritis

Physician's Weekly

from MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, and colleagues retrospectively identified and evaluated 130 ankles from 122 patients with a mean follow-up of 5.9 percent) had adverse events, with medial gutter debridement (22 ankles; 16.9 from Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, said in a statement. Jonathan Day, M.D.,