East Cary Family Physicians

JANUARY 30, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of vision screenings, especially during Glaucoma Awareness Month, and how they play a crucial role in preserving your eyesight. Regular vision screenings are essential to catch glaucoma early, allowing for timely intervention and the preservation of vision.

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

Screening for addressing hearing loss should be an integral part of what we do in geriatrics and palliative care, but it often is either a passing thought or completely ignored. How to screen for hearing loss. And one of the parts of that was actually doing physicals for the students and putting them in job placements.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

In our third segment, we explore Amy Linskys study that examined the effect of patient-directed educational materials on clinician deprescribing of potentially low-benefit or high-risk medications, such as proton pump inhibitors, high-dose gabapentin, or risky diabetes medications. And I think of the analogy of, like, cancer screening.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

APRIL 29, 2025

For too many men, however, routine checkups and health screenings tend to fall by the wayside — often until symptoms become unavoidable. Regular screenings help identify risk factors early, long before symptoms appear. Regular screenings help identify risk factors early, long before symptoms appear.

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Mesa Family Physician

MAY 8, 2025

It’s more than just visiting your doctor when something feels off—it’s about catching potential problems early, staying on top of health screenings, and setting goals that keep you feeling your best. Preventive care refers to medical services that focus on early detection, routine screenings, and health counseling.

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GeriPal

JUNE 20, 2024

Do you screen for lower urinary tract symptoms, incontinence, and if so, how? If I was going to ask one question about this just as a screen, is there a way to ask this question that is not both stigmatizing, but people also understand and it gets around some of these issues. Eric 08:05 Yeah. Eric 08:19 Sure thing, if I’m honest.

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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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Edge Family Medicine

APRIL 10, 2025

Whether you’re visiting for an annual physical, managing a chronic condition, or simply seeking guidance on wellness, a consistent relationship with your provider creates the foundation for better outcomes and a better experience. From lab work to screenings, consistent care means catching problems before they escalate.

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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

The Hidden Benefits of Regular Check-ups You Might Be Missing Many residents of Mesa and the surrounding Arizona communities don’t realize that preventive care goes far beyond just “checking the box” for your annual physical.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It’s where you turn for regular check-ups, advice on staying healthy, and help with managing any chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension. Preventive care includes regular health screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle advice aimed at keeping you in optimal health. Primary care is your go-to for all things health-related.

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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. Going to your regular checkups is the only way to do this.

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 11, 2025

Think vaccinations, annual checkups, screenings for blood pressure or cholesterol, and lifestyle counseling. Preventive care gives you the tools to do just that—whether it’s scheduling that overdue screening or checking in with a new primary care provider. What Is Preventive Care?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

The analysis controlled for menopausal hormone therapy, marital status, income, race, BMI, alcohol use, physical activity, diet, parity, and personal and family history of hypertension, diabetes, myocardial infarction, and stroke.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

A 2024 study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that military veterans with brain injuries saw major mental and physical improvements after just one ibogaine session. But experts say the risks can be lowered through heart screenings, close monitoring and giving magnesium before and during treatment, The Times added in its report.

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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. Whether you’re dealing with a chronic condition or simply maintaining wellness, regular physical exams are a key component of long-term health. Why Schedule Regular Physical Exams? This ensures your care stays on track.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

During these regular appointments, doctors conduct various tests and screenings to catch issues early. If you have a chronic condition like asthma, diabetes, or arthritis, unexpected complications or flare-ups can occur at any time. They also provide immunizations and lifestyle advice tailored to your specific needs.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

MAY 26, 2025

Also Read: Men’s Health Checklist: Essential Screenings to Prevent Serious Illness What Causes Low Testosterone? A men’s health specialist like Bazel will begin with a full review of your symptoms and medical history, followed by a physical exam and blood tests.

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Vida Family Medicine

APRIL 27, 2023

While nutrition and physical activity are certainly important for overall health, they are only one part of the big picture. Unsurprisingly, the states with the worst sleep habits mirror the states with the highest rates of diabetes and heart disease. Addressing sleep habits is of critical importance for individual and public health.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

How should we screen for cognitive impairment? Who do you think we should be screening and how should we be screening them for these symptoms? Well, so I guess it depends on what you say screening. That screening influences kind of further treatment, actually, probably more importantly, patient outcomes.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

And then the duo, physical and cognitive function, those are the seven that… Alex: Oh, that’s a good way of remembering it. Because a lot of my colleagues, who are like transplant coordinators for example, are asking, “Can you help us better screened for which older adults would be fit enough to go for transplant?

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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. Whether you need a routine physical, vaccination, or management of a chronic illness, this clinic has you covered with a focus on holistic and individualized care.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 27, 2022

So if you can think about certain decisions like continuing to screen for certain cancers like colon cancer or breast cancer, or how strict you should control diabetes or blood pressures. We know that a lot of times with cancer screening, you don’t actually get benefits right away and it can cause potential harms right away.

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GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

So I actually got started in cancer screening also, thanks to some mutual colleagues. Like for me, my NF1, is it a good idea to get screened for cancer or not? The redness and on their physical exam they’ve got new redness on their leg. Chrissy: That’s fascinating. And I’m going to prescribe it.”

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Dr. Michael Bazel

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The early stages of prostate cancer often have no symptoms, making screening crucial. Prevention Strategies: Regular Screenings: Men over 50 should discuss prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests with their doctor. Those with a family history of prostate cancer may need earlier screenings. Frequent urination, especially at night.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 15, 2024

Ongoing reports from patients about anti-Asian hate experiences Should clinicians screen for Anti-Asian hate? question used to screen for domestic violence. And in our reporting center, we tracked physical assaults, verbal harassment. Lingsheng (and I) recently published studies on this in JAMA Internal Medicine , and JAGS.

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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! Your doctor will likely review any vaccines you may be due for at your next wellness visit.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

These screening measures help identify conditions in their earliest stages. Annual Physical Examinations The comprehensive annual physical remains one of the cornerstone examples of preventive care services. These measures are taken after a disease has been diagnosed.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MAY 27, 2025

A Research Letter in JAMA documented increases in food insecurity and days with poor physical health after the end of a temporary pandemic increase to SNAP benefits in March 2023. 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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GeriPal

JUNE 2, 2022

And then maybe KN95s, FFP2s and KF94s, if you wear them, at least in physical science studies, if you’re inside in a crowded where Warrior stadium or something, that should provide you some self protection. They once said every child, not every child but many children got diabetes from COVID.

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