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Important Outcomes for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: The Patients Perspective [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

English-speaking patients, ≥ 18 years of age with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus at least 6 months prior to the study were eligible to participate. Family physicians who practiced at the clinic were eligible to take part.

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Approach to steatotic liver disease in the office: Diagnosis, management, and proposed nomenclature

Canadian Family Physician

Objective To provide an update on the most recent developments regarding diagnosis and outcomes of steatotic liver disease (SLD), review new nomenclature applied to SLD, and provide an approach to the diagnosis and management of SLD. Diagnosis relies on noninvasive tests.

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Outcomes associated with timing of screening for gestational diabetes [Women's health]

Annals of Family Medicine

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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Demystifying Autism: Understanding the Spectrum

Family Physicians of Greeley

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or simply curious about autism, this post aims to provide a comprehensive overview of what autism is and what it means for individuals and their families. Support and Interventions: Early intervention and ongoing support are crucial for individuals with autism to thrive.

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A portrait of primary care use in community dwelling persons with dementia in Quebec between 2018 and 2020 [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

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. Population Studied Community-dwelling persons aged 65 and older with a prevalent diagnosis of dementia on March 1st of 2018, 2019, and 2020.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

I’m a family physician by training. This actually frees up physicians to lean in and really understand their patient, to have the time and the capacity to do the appropriate diagnosis, but also to listen to them and to motivate them in their own care and wellness. Couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care Internal medicine plays a central role in adult health, especially when it comes to prevention, diagnosis, and long-term care. Internal medicine is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults. What Is Internal Medicine?