Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

4 expert faculty members developed session curriculum: screening and diagnosis, using behavioral health/counseling, addressing harm reduction, among others. Participants were more confident in screening and diagnosing, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing. Population studied: PC teams (clinical and non-clinical roles).

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Myriad Genetics

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We went through the pediatrician, the physical therapist, and none of those people brought up carrier screening. A carrier screen is a genetic test that looks at a couple’s DNA to see if they are carrying any genetic mutations that could be inherited by their baby. “We started asking questions because he still wasn’t walking.

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Myriad Genetics

APRIL 15, 2024

Typically, the way to diagnose 22q prenatally is through chorionic villus sampling or an amniocentesis. Less invasive options like prenatal cell-free DNA (cfDNA) screens can also be used to help identify the microdeletion. Thus, the value of using cfDNA screens for 22q has been marginal. Such is the case with the 22q11.2

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 21, 2025

What exactly is the difference between a lipid panel and a cholesterol screening ? This blog will help you understand basic terms, concepts, and expectations related to cholesterol screenings. Grasping the differences between a cholesterol screening and a lipid panel can help you better interpret your results.

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A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 9, 2025

It is hugely inefficient to do mass education and mass screenings with large populations on a one-on-one basis. One is that our nation’s lack of a public health system has defaulted most of those tasks to the primary care practices, where we are hard wired (and usually reimbursed) for seeing patients one by one.

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Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Only 14% of cancers diagnosed in the United States are diagnosed after the patient had a recommended screening test, according to a report released Dec. 14 by NORC at the University of Chicago.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? What should we use to screen individuals? Cognitive screening.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 18, 2025

AI-powered screening shows promise for improving early detection of tardive dyskinesia, highlighting its potential to ease the clinical workforce burden. Dr. Muir and colleagues sought to incorporate the use of video-based AI for initial screenings of TD. Traditional assessment is accomplished with one of several validated scales.

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

A new screening instrument has the potential to more accurately identify fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), reducing missed and erroneous diagnoses in affected children and facilitating treatment and support, a new study suggests.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Clinical measures include rate of diagnoses, medication changes, PHQ9. Intervention/Instrument: Aloft Collaborative Care Model (CoCM). Outcome Measures: Site level measures include number of practices along with a sample of practices within each intervention category.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 18, 2023

Newborn screening (NBS) for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), when combined with early treatment, results in better movement ability in affected children, including the ability to walk, when compared to children who are diagnosed once symptoms develop, suggests a new study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal.

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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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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 9, 2023

A new study led by the University of Toronto and its partner institutions has found that older adults—who account for more than 70% of cancer diagnoses—would benefit from undergoing a geriatric assessment screening before they start chemotherapy.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

Postural sway velocity as a screening tool in diabetic peripheral neuropathy represents a potential early marker of balance impairment and fall risk. In one study that was not presented at the PNS annual meeting, the researchers aimed to assess whether evaluating balance and gait could serve as a viable screening tool of DPN.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

While echocardiography is the gold standard to diagnose LVSD, its limited accessibility in primary care poses challenges. Population Studied: Breast cancer survivors diagnosed with stage I-III breast cancer who had been disease-free for at least 5 years. Patients were treated with chemo- and/or radiotherapy. and a specificity of 66.6%

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Myriad Genetics

APRIL 26, 2024

Healthcare providers recommend annual breast screening with mammography beginning at age 40 for average risk women. For women with dense breasts, additional screening methods such as ultrasound or MRI may be recommended together with mammography to improve cancer detection rates.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 14, 2024

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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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 19, 2023

Babies undergo a newborn screening test for inherited metabolic disorders within seven days of birth. Every year, one in every 1,000 newborns are diagnosed with inherited metabolic disorders.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

An expert panel recently sought to establish objective criteria for diagnosing and treating obesity, aiming to support clinicians and guide public health strategies. The group comprised 58 experts across several specialties and countries, including people with lived experience of obesity.

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Doctor Rachel

MARCH 14, 2017

All artificial light has the result of reducing melatonin production at night and making sleep more difficult, but the light on computer and phone screens is a bluer light, and it has twice the suppressive effect on melatonin — severely impairing sleep in teens. The impact of less sleep? What is the impact of all this stimulation?

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East Cary Family Physicians

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This phenomenon often leads to delayed diagnoses and missed opportunities for early intervention. Screening: Regular screenings, such as a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal exam (DRE), can aid in early detection.

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Vascular Physician

APRIL 22, 2024

Whether you are showing signs of a vascular concern, have been diagnosed with a disease, or are striving to prevent a vascular illness from occurring in the future, a vascular ultrasound can give your healthcare provider a clear image of how well blood is flowing to the organs and tissues throughout your body.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Family care doctors are trained to provide various services, from physical examinations and screenings to immunizations and check-ups. They can help diagnose illnesses, recommend treatments and medications, and guide you on preventive health measures.

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East Cary Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

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. Get regular check-ups and screenings to monitor blood sugar levels, especially if there’s a family history of diabetes. What is Diabetes?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

The study included 4,858 persons aged 20 years or older when diagnosed with pathologically confirmed primary AA (nonmucinous, mucinous, goblet cell, or signet ring cell carcinoma) from 1975 to 2019. Holowatyj, Ph.D., Twenty-one overlapping birth cohorts were created using five-year age groups and time periods (1891-1899 to 1991-1999).

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

“In addition, despite practice guidelines recommending post-anthracycline echocar­diograms in adults receiving more than 250 mg/m2 of doxorubicin, only a minority of providers report obtain­ing routine screening echocardiograms after comple­tion of anthracycline-based chemotherapy regimen with a cumulative dose of 300 mg/m2,” they added.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

Preventive Care Primary doctors can offer preventive care to their patients, which typically includes check-ups and screenings to prevent them from contracting illnesses. Disease Diagnosis If a patient visits a hospital with specific symptoms, a primary care doctor diagnoses what they're suffering from.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JANUARY 30, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of vision screenings, especially during Glaucoma Awareness Month, and how they play a crucial role in preserving your eyesight. Regular vision screenings are essential to catch glaucoma early, allowing for timely intervention and the preservation of vision.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

The 80-year-old Ray Flynn lost his central vision entirely, but with the help of the retinal implant, he could make out shapes on the computer screen. It greatly helps physicians in remote areas such as Sub-Saharan Africa diagnose and treat patients. Google is not the only one working on A.I. solutions for eye care, though.

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Myriad Genetics

MAY 20, 2025

Among those diagnosed with depression and/or anxiety, 62% of patients whose healthcare provider did not use PGx testing wish they had been informed about it. “I But the trial-and-error process is common and may be frustrating enough to discourage someone from seeking mental health treatment altogether.”

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Because autism is diagnosed based on behavior, and there are not yet reliable biomarkers to detect the likelihood of autism, there is a need for standardized screening to identify children at high likelihood for autism and to refer them for diagnostic and intervention services at as young an age as possible.

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AMMD

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Now, roughly 9% of breast cancer diagnoses are in women under age 45 with this percentage continually rising(1). I also did a screening blood test to look for circulating tumor cells, which I will have an article on this soon! Conventional Detection and Diagnosis Conventional medicine diagnoses about 90% of DCIS during mammograms.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Patients treated in public hospitals and urban patients were more often diagnosed through opportunistic screenings. Recent findings from a study on prostate cancer in Ireland reveal diagnosis disparities, especially in urban areas and middle socioeconomic groups.

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NPR Health - Shots

MARCH 20, 2023

If you are in your 20s, 30s or 40s, you need to know the signs to watch for and when to seek screening or treatment. Colon cancer is rising in younger adults.

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East Cary Family Physicians

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focusing on early detection, prevention, and the vital role of regular screenings in women’s healthcare. Most breast cancers are diagnosed in women over the age of 50. Mammograms: Mammograms are the gold standard in breast cancer screening.

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BMJ

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

doi: 10.1136/fmch-2021-001139 Prediabetes, a health condition with blood sugar levels higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes, increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. In the US, about 11% of people with prediabetes will progress to type 2 diabetes annually.

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