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Sickle Cell Crises: A Deep Dive into Patterns of Readmissions at an Academic Medical Center [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

We noted that a small number of patients are readmitted multiple times. This indicates poor quality of life (QOL) for SCD patients and a high financial burden on the healthcare system. Objective: Describe the trends in sickle cell admissions between Jan 2020 and Dec 2023 at an academic medical center (AMC) in Augusta, Georgia.

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Churning out of insurance among patients with diabetes served in US Community Health Centers [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Health insurance instability may be particularly challenging for patients with diabetes who need regular chronic care management to reduce the risk of diabetes complications. 46,844 patients were diagnosed with diabetes during study period. Study Design: Retrospective observational cohort study.

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Aftershock in Academia: Assessing COVID-19s Impact on Schizophrenia Patients in Academic Medical Centers [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with schizophrenia who are admitted to academic medical centers (AMCs) has not been previously reported. Objective: To examine the epidemiology and mortality among schizophrenia patients discharged from AMCs in the U.S. from Oct 2019 to Dec 2023. Setting: AMCs within the US.

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Hypertension In Seniors: Can Exercise & Diet Save Your Heart?

Center for Family Medicine

This health condition has no apparent symptoms, so doctors must conduct blood pressure readings to diagnose patients. Stage 1 hypertension is diagnosed when the systolic reading is consistently 130 mmHg and up, and the diastolic measurement is 80 mmHg and above. appeared first on Center for Family Medicine - Sherman Texas.

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"Investigating White Culture": a Phenomenological Study on How Culture Shapes Behavioral Health Processes in Primary Care [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Researchers have sought to develop culturally sensitive approaches in IPC to meet behavioral and socioeconomic needs of racially and ethnically marginalized populations, who are overrepresented in behavioral health diagnoses and underrepresented in services in the US. However, which approaches are optimal remains unknown.

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. Primary care physicians take it upon themselves to get to know patients in person, which helps them attend to their needs. Yearly check-ups are not only for people with a medical history.

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Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Imperial Center Family Medicine

When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications. Work closely with your healthcare providers at Imperial Center Family Medicine to develop a treatment plan just for you.