Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Acute pyelonephritis is a common diagnosis in the primary care and emergency settings. Population Studies had to include adults (≥ 18 years old) with a clinical diagnosis of acute pyelonephritis. More research is needed to guide emergency physicians and other primary care providers in the management of this disease.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This study also provides the first formal evaluation of the KHH program. All three outcome measures show long-term effects, with additional reductions at 12- and 24-months; Conclusions: This study contributes to the literature by expanding what is known about how integrated care programs impact health services utilization and cost.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

family medicine, general internal medicine, endocrinology) affiliated with an academic medical center serving a diverse population in a mid-western metropolitan area. Setting: Ambulatory clinics (e.g., All participants are referred to receive free produce ("standard of care").

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Primary Care Diabetes Management Provider 130

Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

Primary care physicians can also provide health promotion education or counseling to help patients care for themselves. Disease Diagnosis If a patient visits a hospital with specific symptoms, a primary care doctor diagnoses what they're suffering from. Yearly check-ups are not only for people with a medical history.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Public health initiatives, including community engagement projects, are vital for promoting early diagnosis and encouraging behaviors to combat PAD. Despite its severity, PAD is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, particularly in vulnerable populations.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Misdiagnosis and over-diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI) are a leading cause of inappropriate antimicrobial use. Setting or Dataset De-identified data from 268 primary care providers participating in the Manitoba Primary Care Research Network (MaPCReN), the Manitoba network within CPCSSN.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To synthesize literature on pain-related medication in adults with ID and examine how it relates to MLTCs and polypharmacy and explore the views of adults with ID, caregivers and healthcare providers on pain medication use. There was over-prescribing of antipsychotic medication without an associated diagnosis.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: In Canada, most diabetes care is provided within primary care. Qualitative interviews were conducted with Ontario patients aged > 50 with diagnosis of (or receiving treatment for) type 2 diabetes prior to pandemic onset. Primary care experienced challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as reduced access to care.

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

million Americans are living with diabetes without a formal diagnosis. Because it is National Diabetes Month, we wanted to provide some information that can help you learn about and, if applicable, manage the disease. The post November: National Diabetes Month appeared first on Center for Family Medicine.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Improved asthma outcomes are associated with effective communication between patients and providers, such as using shared decision-making. Setting: Primary care provider utilization was assessed among several patient center health outcomes. Population Studied: Patients with an asthma diagnosis aged 7-17.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Family physicians in areas with the second quartile of SDI (OR=1.036, 95% CI=0.787 - 1.364), the third quartile of SDI (OR=1.366, 95% CI=1.037 - 1.799), and the fourth quartile of SDI (OR=1.364, 95% CI=1.032 - 1.804) were more likely to enter it as a diagnosis, compared with those in areas with the first quartile of SDI (least disadvantaged).

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Expert Advice When you visit your primary doctor , receiving a diagnosis isn't the only service they can provide you. They can also provide you with expert advice on how to manage and protect your health. We are here for your medical needs at Hitchcock Family Medicine.

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Center for Family Medicine

MARCH 28, 2025

In many cases, the diagnosis is arthritic pain. A doctor can provide a corticosteroid injection, which can provide extended periods of pain relief. In severe cases, medical treatments like joint replacement surgery can provide long-term relief. Joints are necessary for daily movement, work, and everything in between.

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Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 21, 2025

There are now sleep tracker rings, straps, and watches that monitor sleep quality, with some providing a sleep score. These trackers can provide vital information on sleep, such as heart rate, time awake, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, and sleep efficiency. Medication like sedatives and antidepressants can treat sleep disorders.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Studies have shown that effective communication between the patient and provider, or shared decision making (SDM), is associated with improved outcomes for asthma patients. Coach McLungsSM (CML), an app-based pediatric asthma SDM intervention, generates summary reports for patients and providers so both can reach a mutual treatment decision.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Team-based models of care have become an integral part of the primary care system and is increasingly regarded as a key feature in achieving high-quality primary care by providing integrated, comprehensive, and continuous person-centred care. Only 4 indicators directly capture the individual contribution of IPC providers.

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Primary Care Electronics Individual Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We identified difficult decisions in terms of diagnosis, treatment, daily living, and consultation and stratified results using respondents’ most difficult decision. We found thirty-six difficult decisions related to medical consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and daily life.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Black and Latinx women have higher incidence of cervical cancer diagnosis and lower rates of cervical cancer screening than non-Latinx White women. Conclusion: Self-collected HPV testing could address barriers to cervical cancer screening by providing a less-invasive, patient-centered alternative to traditional methods.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: Women with singleton pregnancies who received prenatal care from a family physician MaRNet-FP sentinel between July 1, 2019 and December 31, 2022 and who also delivered within that timeframe were included. Exclusion criteria included a pre-pregnancy diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

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Priority Physicians

JANUARY 20, 2025

Priority Physicians Provides Care for Musculoskeletal Injuries But before you rush that sprained ankle to urgent care, consider this: At Priority Physicians, we have fellowship-trained sports medicine doctors with the proper credentials to handle musculoskeletal injuries knowledgeably. Scans are expensive and require scheduling.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative Healthcare System Preparedness (DAC-SP) aims to catalyze global healthcare system transformation, providing Alzheimer’s patients and their families quicker access to life-changing innovations and therapies.

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Primary Care Screening Healthcare Finance 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Healthcare providers often struggle to treat patients with chronic pain. Anyone suffering from pain could register for the program without needing a referral or formal diagnosis from a health care practitioner. Intervention: The CPSMP is a six-week, peer-led program based on self-efficacy theory.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Understanding health information seeking behavior is critical in providing effective interventions and improving quality of life for patients, especially for those facing complex health needs. Objectives.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A risk assessment tool that proactively identifies a smaller cohort of patients at the highest fall risk of fall could provide primary care practices with the ability to implement meaningful fall mitigation efforts. Intervention: Amazon Sagemaker Canvas Outcome Measures: Patients with a calculated fall risk score of greater than 80%.

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Vida Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These complications can often be avoided or reduced with early diagnosis and management. Early diagnosis and management can help prevent complications and improve your quality of life. If you are seeking a physician experienced in the diagnosis and management of PCOS- please reach out ! What Can You Do?

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 28, 2024

Ask questions: Ask what the doctor thinks are potential causes of your symptoms (this is called the differential diagnosis) and what they think is most likely. Always ask for copies of all your test results and office notes after each visit for your own records (many patient portals now provide these automatically). More on that below.

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BMJ

AUGUST 20, 2021

By Paul Amendola, Executive Director, VecnaCares Reference: Bartlett L , Avery L , Ponnappan P , et al, Insights into the design, development and implementation of a novel digital health tool for skilled birth attendants to support quality maternity care in Kenya, Family Medicine and Community Health 2021; 9: e000845.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Alex 00:20 And she’s professor of family medicine at USC, deputator at JAGS, and co lead of the bold center of Excellence in early detection of dementia. There has to be effective support provided behind any type of screening strategy in order for it to truly be effective. I think she’s the creator of the mini cog.

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 20, 2025

” “Whether you’re the call center agent, the receptionist, [or] the lab tech, you participate and you provide the input into innovation,” said Dr. Nguyen. The Southern California Permanente Medical Group is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with more than 8,800 physicians providing care for over 4.8

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

I’ll dive into the latest clinical practice guidelines and discuss evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Join me as I scope out the nuances of gastroesophageal reflux and gastritis and provide practical insights for clinicians in the emergency setting. Understanding dyspepsia and its clinical presentation.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Palliative medicine focuses on quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Historically, palliative care has been predominantly provided in the inpatient setting, but there is a growing awareness that patients may also benefit from outpatient care. Results The patients in the SMC had a mean age of 71.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Cancer Screening: Challenges with making appointments and getting PAP Smears due to time, employment, transportation, and lack of established primary care provider.

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Edge Family Medicine , serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga , offers both telemedicine and in-person visits , ensuring you get the right care when you need it. The Best of Both Worlds: Hybrid Healthcare Many patients find that combining telemedicine with in-person visits provides the best balance. Let’s break it down.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context As the population ages, access and continuity of primary care with the family physician are crucial for managing the complex health needs of persons with dementia. Objective To provide a comprehensive overview of primary care use among community-dwelling persons with dementia in Quebec from 2018 to 2020.

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Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 7, 2025

Making the diagnosis If an adult or teen is suspected of having depression, the individual should be seen by a healthcare provider for assessment and treatment. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment options can be discussed. To be diagnosed with depression, symptoms must be present for at least two weeks.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 7, 2025

Routine cholesterol screenings help assess your risk for cardiovascular disease so you and your healthcare provider can better understand your overall heart health. Some healthcare providers may recommend yearly screenings for patients with high cholesterol or underlying cardiovascular issues. When Should You Get Cholesterol Screening?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A primary care visit for a mental health concern was defined as any visit with a diagnosis indicating a mental health condition. Outcome Measures: The monthly prevalence was calculated as the percent of mental health visits (MHV) among all visits to a provider in that month. Modeling used segmented time-series regression.

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