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Should We Screen for Atrial Fibrillation? ESC Says Yes (2024), Evidence Says…?

Family Medicine Initiative

Although not a guideline, still relevant: The German Arznei-Telegramm concluded in 2021, 2023, and 2024 that atrial fibrillation screening is not recommended in asymptomatic individuals. erschien zuerst auf Family Medicine Initiative. A limitation was that only 49% of those invited participated in the screening.

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Common Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Health

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Check with your doctor about safe alcohol consumption given your individual health profile. You Can Stop Taking Medication If Your Numbers Improve Being diagnosed with hypertension means a lifetime of managing this condition through some combination of medication and lifestyle adjustments.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast , I explore the complexities of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and gastritis in children and adolescents. This measures both acid and non acid reflux events. Endoscopy, upper GI and endoscopy is the gold standard for diagnosing gastritis. Non invasive H.

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Middle to Older Age Latinas Experiences Across the Cervical Cancer Continuum: Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment and Impact [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Methods: In-depth semi-structured interviews using the Database of Individual Patient Experiences (DIPEx) methodology. Participants were recruited via electronic healthcare records, community tabling events, and social media efforts. Only a few received stage 1 diagnoses. Our Community Advisory Board (CAB) guided this work.

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Mental Health Matters: Recognizing Depression In Adults & Teens

Center for Family Medicine

Short-term depression following a sad event, such as a death in the family or getting fired from a job, is expected. Some individuals may have angry outbursts or irritability. To be diagnosed with depression, symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment options can be discussed.