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Vaccine Misinformation, Pseudoscience, & the Frailty of Community Health

Physician's Weekly

McDonald explores how vaccine misinformation and pseudoscience undermine public health and calls for a return to trust, truth, and evidence-based care. Vaccine rumors and falsehoods are not new, but they have recently assumed a new significance.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

Internists manage a wide range of conditions, including chronic illnesses like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as acute issues such as infections or injuries. Rather than simply reacting to illness, internists work to prevent disease before it starts through screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle counseling.

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Men’s Health Checklist: Essential Screenings to Prevent Serious Illness

Dr. Michael Bazel

This proactive approach can dramatically reduce the risk of severe conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and more. An annual checkup for men serves as a crucial checkpoint to monitor changes in your health, update vaccinations, and discuss lifestyle habits that contribute to overall wellness.

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The association of medical and vaccination history with the development of long COVID [Big data]

Annals of Family Medicine

Some previous studies have evaluated demographic factors that may lead to long COVID, but none have evaluated medical history or covid vaccination as potential factors. Objective: To evaluate the association of medical history and COVID vaccination in combination with demographics as potential risk factors for long COVID. Of those, 17.6%

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The Importance of a Primary Care Relationship

Edge Family Medicine

Support with Chronic Condition Management If you’re living with a chronic condition like high blood pressure or diabetes, you’ll benefit greatly from continuity of care. Screenings, vaccines, and lifestyle counseling are more effective when they’re built on a relationship. You’re not just another patient — you’re known.

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Telemedicine vs. In-Person Care: Choosing the Best Option for Your Health

Edge Family Medicine

When to Choose Telemedicine Routine follow-ups for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. When to Visit in Person Annual physical exams & vaccinations. Effective Follow-Ups – Great for medication adjustments, test results, and chronic disease management. Mild illnesses such as colds, rashes, or minor infections.

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

It includes things like vaccinations, blood pressure checks, cancer screenings, and annual physicals. Many chronic diseases—such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers—can be better managed or even prevented through routine checkups, lifestyle changes, and early detection strategies. What Is Preventive Care?