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Lessons, Message, and Recommendations from Latina Survivor of Cervical Cancer for Healthcare Teams and Providers [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Most of the existing research in cervical cancer and healthcare systems is based on large scale quantitative data and primarily focuses on younger reproductive-age women. Questions were designed to uncover experiences with or perspectives with the healthcare system. Structured follow-up questions were posed.

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Bipolar Depression Drives Higher Costs in Old Age

Physician's Weekly

Sociodemographic data and diagnoses were retrieved from electronic health records using the International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition. Individuals with recent suicide attempts had greater odds of a lifetime suicide attempt history [OR=8.434]. The average age was 70.05 years, and 75.9% (N=2,177) were women.

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The Healthcare Vision of ChatGPT-4o and Multimodal LLMs

The Medical Futurist

Large language models will soon find their way in to everyday clinical settings , simply because the global shortage of healthcare personnel is becoming dire and AI will lend a hand with tasks that do not require skilled medical professionals. Current medical AIs only process one type of data, for example, text or X-ray images.

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Hepatitis C Micro-elimination Using Patient Navigation In a Regional Healthcare System [Infectious diseases (not respiratory tract)]

Annals of Family Medicine

A small-scale, peer navigation focused micro-elimination project was launched to facilitate treatment engagement and re-testing for individuals experiencing elevated risk of HCV re-infection. were on Medicaid insurance when diagnosed. Among new patients, 58.9% were female, 74.4% identified as Black, 79.5% Among New Patients, 44.8%

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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. A limitation was that only 49% of those invited participated in the screening. What does the new 2024 ESC Guideline recommend?

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Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms: Early Warning Signs and How to Fix Them

Edge Family Medicine

How to Diagnose and Treat Vitamin Deficiency Get Tested for Deficiencies Many symptoms of vitamin deficiency overlap with other medical conditions. Vitamin supplements—whether taken orally or by injection—may be necessary for individuals with absorption issues or chronic deficiencies. Book an appointment to receive expert guidance.

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An Evaluation of Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Incidence, Treatment, and Guideline Adherence in an Ambulatory Healthcare System [Infectious diseases (not respiratory tract)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Population Studied: Individuals with gonorrhea and chlamydia positive tests. 52.7% (n=2311/4385) were diagnosed in a Hospital / ED setting, 25.2% (1107) within a primary care setting, and 18.1% Setting: MedStar Health, a multidisciplinary and multispecialty health care system in the mid-Atlantic US. in an urgent care setting.