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Overtreatment of prostate cancer in the active surveillance era

Common Sense Family Doctor

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.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

Internist vs Family Doctor: What’s the Difference? A common comparison is between an internist and a family doctor (or general practitioner). While both provide primary care , there are some key distinctions. Can an Internist Be a Primary Care Provider? Internist : Specializes in adult medicine.