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The Impact of Integrated Care on Healthcare Utilization and Costs: Evidence from the Kansas Health Homes Medicaid Program [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Individuals with complex conditions—those with multiple physical, mental, or behavioral health conditions--require numerous health and social services that are not effectively co-delivered by the current healthcare system.

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Impact of Integrative Medicine in People with Cancer: An Analysis from the BraveNet Practice-Based Research Network [Cancer research (not screening)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Intervention: Integrative medicine services Outcome Measures: PROMIS-29 domains: pain intensity, physical function, fatigue, pain interference, depressive symptoms, anxiety, ability to participate in social activities, and sleep disturbance; the Patient Activation Measure (PAM), and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS).

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Sleep Disorders: Improving Rest For Better Overall Health

Center for Family Medicine

Sleep is essential for physical and mental well-being. Studies show that exercise helps individuals fall asleep faster while improving sleep quality. Medical interventions for a restful night Some individuals need additional support to increase sleep quality, especially if lifestyle changes fail to show improvements.

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10 Essential FAQs About Fever: Understanding the Heat-Part 1

Rao Doctor

F (37°C), although this can vary slightly among individuals and throughout the day. Understanding the causes of fever is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment. Heat Exhaustion: Exposure to excessive heat, whether environmental or due to physical exertion, results in heat exhaustion. At what temperature is a fever marked?

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Disease Diagnosis If a patient visits a hospital with specific symptoms, a primary care doctor diagnoses what they're suffering from. They can do this through physical exams and by sending the patient to the laboratory for blood tests and toxicology reports looking for diseases or illnesses.

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Recognizing and Preventing SIBO: Your Comprehensive Guide

AMMD

This is why many people fail to get a diagnosis. Studies estimate that 6-15% of healthy individuals and up to 80% of IBS sufferers may have SIBO (1). C-sections or abdominal adhesions can physically restrict the intestines and encourage bacterial overgrowth. Many people chalk up digestive drama to something bad they ate.

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Q&A: Cannabis Use Tied to Reduced Working Memory

Physician's Weekly

No other tasks were associated with lifetime heavy use, recent use, or dependence diagnosis. Approach them with a non‑judgmental, ongoing dialogue about their reasons for use, which can reveal underlying mental or physical health concerns. Exercise caution when treating young adults who use cannabis heavily.