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The T-Connector Approach: a simultaneous method for in-office assessment of home blood pressure monitor accuracy [Hypertension]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Hypertension Canada recommends home blood pressure monitors (HBPM) for diagnosing and managing hypertension. Setting Kaye Edmonton Clinic Family Medicine Clinic and a hypertension research lab. However, 29% of HBPMs are inaccurate by 10 mmHg or more. Population Adults who own a HBPM.

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Primary Care Provider Perspectives at an Academic Medical Center: Are Telemedicine Visits as Effective as In-person Care? [Survey research or cross-sectional study]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To assess provider perceptions of the clinical effectiveness of telemedicine video visits, immediately post-encounter, compared to in-person visits. Setting: Providers across six Northern California clinic sites surveyed over an 8-week period (March 21-May 16, 2023). Outcome Measures: Self-reported Likert-scale responses.

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Prostate Cancer: Unmasking the Risk and Reality

East Cary Family Physicians

This phenomenon often leads to delayed diagnoses and missed opportunities for early intervention. At East Cary Family Physicians , we believe that awareness is the first step in managing your health effectively. Family History: A family history of prostate cancer can significantly increase your risk.

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Demystifying Diabetes

East Cary Family Physicians

Insights from East Cary Family Physicians In this blog, we’re diving into one of the most prevalent health conditions worldwide: diabetes. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, caring for someone with diabetes, or seeking to enhance your knowledge, this guide aims to provide valuable insights and practical tips.

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A Guide to Allergy Testing

Mesa Family Physician

Skin Prick Test (SPT) Often considered the gold standard for diagnosing allergies, the skin prick test (also known as the scratch test) involves placing small amounts of allergens on your skin and lightly pricking the surface. Let your provider know about any medications or recent illnesses.

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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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A Guide to Glaucoma Awareness & Proactive Eye Health

East Cary Family Physicians

As we embark on Glaucoma Awareness Month, East Cary Family Physicians is unwavering in our commitment to highlight the pivotal role of vision health, with a special emphasis on the early detection of glaucoma. Family history: If you have a close relative with glaucoma, you may have an increased risk.