Physician's Weekly

JUNE 15, 2025

The following is a summary of “Real-world pharmacotherapy treatment patterns among patients diagnosed with postpartum depression in the United States,” published in the June 2025 issue of BMC Psychiatry by Miller et al. They examined 2 cohorts diagnosed with PPD within 180 days of delivery from October 2015 to January 2022 using 2 U.S.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dataset: Administrative data from the Optum Labs Data Warehouse 2015-2019 that contains de-identified medical and pharmacy claims and eligibility information for commercial and Medicare Advantage enrollees in the US. Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. 0.76) and similar rates of pain-related ED visits (aIRR 1.12, 95% CI: 0.95-1.31)

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Myriad Genetics

MARCH 13, 2024

Recently, the Today Show highlighted Courtney (she asked that only first names be used), who visited 17 different doctors over three years to help diagnose her young son Alex, who she was watching suffer and decline before her eyes. None of them. It was the AI program ChatGPT. References National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objectives To assess overall medication adherence as an indicator for emergency room (ER) visits, hospitalizations, and mortality among elderly patients. We determined personal adherence rates by calculating the mean adherence rates of the medications prescribed to each individual. The mean age was 81.2 The mean age was 81.2

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 17, 2025

Just like in the case of other medical specialties , disruptive innovations will have a huge impact on how dentistry will be practiced and how patients will take care of themselves in the future. For patients, it promises more accurate care and better outcomes. This means faster results and less guesswork.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 20, 2025

Exploring a Medical Office Assistant Career Are you looking for a stable, rewarding career in the healthcare field that doesn’t require a degree? Becoming a medical office assistant might be the perfect choice for you. What Does a Medical Office Assistant Do? What Does a Medical Office Assistant Do?

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Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Patients diagnosed with depression were less likely to adhere to essential medical therapies following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) than those without depression, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 29, 2025

The German initiative „ Leitlinienwatch.de ” evaluates medical treatment guidelines for their independence from the pharmaceutical industry. ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline (2023): “It is not yet established that patients at high risk of developing AF by a validated risk score benefit from screening.” Here are some insights.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To validate and apply electronic medical record (EMR)-based definitions for mood and anxiety disorders (inc. Population: 1,692,987 patients from seven Canadian provinces with a visit between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2021. Results: Definition 11 captured anxiety, depression, and bi-polar diagnoses with sen 80.7,

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Read on for an overview of medications used to treat high blood pressure, along with lifestyle changes that can enhance the effectiveness of these medications. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Read on for an overview of medications used to treat high blood pressure, along with lifestyle changes that can enhance the effectiveness of these medications. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective(s): This research explores patient navigation between primary care and specialty care to facilitate treatment completion in a health care system. Intervention: Patient navigation program to specialist treatment from primary care with additional referral to behavioral health services. Among new patients, 58.9%

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Center for Family Medicine

MARCH 28, 2025

Easing arthritis pain is easier said than done, but is possible with natural and medical treatments. Medication and physical therapy If lifestyle changes cannot reduce pain significantly, pain management is a useful tool. Over-the-counter pain medication, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), reduces inflammation.

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in identifying and treating nutrient deficiency signs for patients in Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga. If fatigue persists, consider a comprehensive medical evaluation. When to seek medical advice: If you suspect a vitamin deficiency, don’t ignore the symptoms.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: As academic medical centers purposefully integrate telemedicine visits into primary care, efficacy studies are needed to appropriately guide resource allocation and triage processes. Instrument: Providers randomly received an electronic medical record (EMR)-embedded survey in approximately 10% of telemedicine visits.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The availability of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device has significantly impacted its management; whether it would be a useful tool to engage patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 in their care, is unclear. Gaining insight on disease perception of this group would be helpful.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

The California-based firm, Second Sight , the German company, Retina Implant AG, and the French venture, Pixium Vision were the forerunners of the field, developing implantable visual prosthetics to restore vision to patients who are blind as a result of the rare condition of retinitis pigmentosa.

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Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 23, 2022

When a patient undergoes a surgical operation to remove a tumor or treat a disease, the course of surgery is often not predetermined.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 28, 2024

One of the most rewarding parts of being a primary care physician is when I am able to work with a patient to help them find answers to unexplained symptoms they have been dealing with, sometimes for years! As a result, doctors often end up referring the patient somewhere else if they do not immediately know the answer.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

JUNE 2, 2025

At the Physicians Alliance of Connecticut, we have an ongoing need for professionals in a wide range of roles, from entry-level support staff to seasoned medical professionals. They also require little or no previous experience in a medical office setting (though experience in other fields can be an asset). EHR experience is required.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 16, 2025

When dealing with chest congestion, it’s important to understand potential warning signs, as well as what type of medical care to seek for them. F or higher, chest pain, or blood in your saliva, you should consider seeking medical attention for chest congestion. Am I at risk for complications due to my medical history?

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 31, 2023

New data from a Yale Cancer Center-led clinical trial shows improved rates of survival and reduced risk of recurrence in patients taking osimertinib, a targeted therapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). NSCLC is the most common type of lung cancer, and for patients diagnosed with more advanced disease stages, cases tend to recur.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 2, 2023

A pair of articles published in the May issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine illustrate the promise of the novel FAPI radiotracer in diagnosing, staging, and treating multiple types of cancer. These advances have strong potential to provide more precise staging and management for cancer patients.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A new molecular imaging radiotracer can precisely diagnose a variety of cancers, providing a roadmap to identify patients who may benefit from targeted radionuclide therapies.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget entitled, "Mutation analysis performed on tumor biopsies from patients with newly-diagnosed germinal center aggressive B cell lymphomas.".

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Myriad Genetics

MAY 20, 2025

Whitnee Brown, a PMHNP and Doctor of Nursing Practice in Birmingham, Alabama, and her patient Lisa Roberts of Huntsville, shared their stories in support of the survey results, which can be viewed here.  The GeneSight test gives me insights and takes out some of the guesswork associated with prescribing mental health medications.”

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

These genes could potentially be used as biomarkers to diagnose patients with the condition, which is otherwise difficult to diagnose and treat. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York have identified 35 genes that are particularly highly expressed in people with long-term Lyme disease.

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Medical Xpress

MARCH 13, 2023

A new clinical review published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) provides an overview of the causes, diagnosis and management of endometriosis based on the latest evidence, to help clinicians and patients.

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

A new comprehensive study of organ impairment in long COVID patients over 12 months shows organ damage persisted in 59% of patients a year after initial symptoms, even in those not severely affected when first diagnosed with the virus.

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StorytellERdoc

JULY 10, 2014

When thinking about emergency room settings, even, one can easily correlate the words of Webster to what one would necessitate to be a situation requiring emergency medical treatment. When a critical illness or injury occurs, then, we should all be thankful that we live within a society where emergent, life-saving medical care is available.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

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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Medical Xpress

APRIL 15, 2023

A certain protein builds up in the brains of most Parkinson's patients, a study confirmed on Thursday using a new technique hailed as a potential "game-changer" that could point towards a way to test for the debilitating disease.

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

How Online Platforms Diagnose Menstrual Issues Most virtual platforms start with a comprehensive medical history form. Patients describe symptoms, cycle patterns, and other health concerns. Treatment Options Through Virtual Clinics Once diagnosed, treatment options vary based on the root cause.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 24, 2023

Medication delivered by a novel gel cured 100% of mice with an aggressive brain cancer, a striking result that offers new hope for patients diagnosed with glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and most common brain tumors in humans.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A study of 11,945 people in six European countries has shown that people with type 2 diabetes who develop cancer are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced disease if the condition is one that is not screened for routinely.

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