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Understanding Barriers to Congenital Syphilis Prevention and Care Through Provider and Patient Perspectives [Infectious diseases (not respiratory tract)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective This study explores barriers to CS prevention and care by investigating perspectives from prenatal healthcare providers and mothers of diagnosed infants. Study Design and Analysis Interviews were conducted with prenatal healthcare providers and mothers in Chicago, IL.

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Project ECHO Rheumatology - Rationale and Results from a Multi-Method Study to Capture Impact [Musculoskeletal and rheumatology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Launched in 2017, Project ECHO Rheumatology (‘ECHO’) has welcomed over 500 primary care clinicians provincially to learn about rheumatic disease diagnoses and management. ECHO is a promising education model that builds capacity within primary care to manage rheumatic conditions more adeptly and wisely.

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Assessment of Project ECHO(R) Opioid Use Disorder Sessions for Primary Care Teams [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

While primary care (PC) settings have the potential to bridge this gap in care, many care teams lack the education and training required to effectively manage patients with OUD. Post-session measures assessed practical knowledge, management, and expertise gained from the sessions.

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A Comprehensive Guide to CT-Angiogram of the Heart-Part 1

Rao Doctor

Earlier, I had written a similar detailed article about diagnosing coronary artery disease- you can access it here- Understanding Angiography of Heart. This non-invasive procedure is primarily employed to diagnose various heart conditions, especially in cases where traditional imaging methods may be inadequate.

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Diabetes related complications among Ethiopian Jews-Outcomes of a 10 years cohort study in Israel [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Population: Jewish CHS members, aged 18+, diagnosed with T2D between 2000-2011, born in Israel or Ethiopia. Results: The study sample encompassed 78,637 individuals newly diagnosed with T2D during the specified period, with 4,568 of them being Ethiopian-born. Intervention: 10-year follow-up to track T2D outcomes.

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Online Management of Menstrual Irregularities in Canada

Dr. Zaar

How Online Platforms Diagnose Menstrual Issues Most virtual platforms start with a comprehensive medical history form. Treatment Options Through Virtual Clinics Once diagnosed, treatment options vary based on the root cause. Felix Health : Provides customized treatment plans for hormonal issues. Embrace the shift. Take action.

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Migraine: how to diagnose, manage and prevent

Medical Xpress

A 2-part series published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) on diagnosing and managing the condition with both acute and preventive therapy provides guidance for clinicians. Migraine is a major cause of disability, affecting about 12% of people.