Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Hypertension Canada recommends home blood pressure monitors (HBPM) for diagnosing and managing hypertension. Objective To introduce the novel approach of using a T-Connector between a patient’s HBPM and their physician’s office sphygmomanometer to permit a simultaneous blood pressure reading.

Hypertension 130

Hypertension Family Physician Family Medicine DO 130

Common Sense Family Doctor

MAY 1, 2025

A patient with a history of headaches is brought by ambulance to the emergency department for the abrupt onset of weakness and decreased sensation in their left arm and leg. A code stroke is called. Are these symptoms of an acute stroke or a stroke mimic , such as a hemiplegic migraine ?

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Family Physician Clinical Practice Diagnose 52

Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Concerns about overdiagnosis of clinically insignificant prostate cancer through prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening motivated the 2018 American Academy of Family Physicians’ (AAFP) recommendation against routine screening for prostate cancer. Explaining the AAFP’s position, Drs. and 6.1%, respectively). in 2000 to 59.8%

Routine Screenings 52

Routine Screenings Screening Complication Diagnose 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: 87 primary care providers, including family physicians, internists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Practice settings included general primary care, senior care, concierge care, urgent care, and employer-based care. Descriptive statistics were used to assess provider rating of visit efficacy.

Telemedicine 130

Telemedicine Primary Care Provider Nurse Practitioner 130

Canadian Family Physician

APRIL 14, 2025

Subtle differences are present among patients diagnosed with SLD. Known complications of metabolic syndrome and advanced liver disease are often present at the time of diagnosis. Courses of action should include assessment of cardiometabolic risk factors and progressive liver dysfunction.

Diagnosis 52

Diagnosis Management General Practice Hypertension 52

East Cary Family Physicians

OCTOBER 20, 2023

At East Cary Family Physicians, we believe that knowledge is power. Most breast cancers are diagnosed in women over the age of 50. Family History: A family history of breast cancer, especially in close relatives like a mother, sister, or daughter, can increase the risk.

Family Physician 40

Family Physician Family Families Screening 40

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

While many patients are familiar with terms like “family doctor” or “primary care,” the field of internal medicine often raises questions: What exactly does an internist do? Family doctor (GP) : Trained to care for patients of all ages—children, adults, and elderly—often including some women’s health and minor procedures.

Internal Medicine 130

Internal Medicine GP Family Doctor Primary Care 130