Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context With buprenorphine prescribing restrictions lifted, primary care physicians (PCP) are frequently the first contact for patients who have opioid use disorder (OUD) and require treatment with buprenorphine. Study Design A behavioral health curriculum was designed for second year residents.

Education 130

Education Primary Care Physician Primary Care Family Medicine 130

Canadian Family Physician

APRIL 14, 2025

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.

Diagnosis 52

Diagnosis Management General Practice Hypertension 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A critical shortage of clinicians who specialize in treating patients with OUD exacerbates this issue. While primary care (PC) settings have the potential to bridge this gap in care, many care teams lack the education and training required to effectively manage patients with OUD.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Education Individual Screening 130

A Country Doctor Writes

MAY 11, 2025

My problem managing Jimmy’s medications is that he keeps getting hurt, more often than most other patients I have run into. And when he gets hurt, he reports more suffering than most other patients and he openly worries about how much things will hurt before they get better.

Patients 130

Patients Emergency Room Diagnosis Medical 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These individuals are often high utilizers of health care services, with some of the costliest services being hospital admissions and emergency department (ED) visits.

Integrated Care 130

Integrated Care Utilities Illness Healthcare 130

PEMBlog

JUNE 26, 2025

In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast, we explore the clinical pearls behind “no-zone” management, how to distinguish hard and soft signs, when to image versus operate, and why airway always comes first. Management of penetrating neck injury in children: A review of the National Trauma Data Bank.

Management 59

Management Transportation Patient-Centered IT 59

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

Leonard Calabrese, DO, Paras Karmacharya, MD, MS, and Adam Kilian, MD, break down why giant cell arteritis (GCA) demands immediate action, explain how to confirm diagnosis quickly, and what same-day treatment options like upadacitinib (Rinvoq) mean for patient care. Video Transcript: Hi, this is Dr. Len Calabrese.

Management 59

Management Diagnosis Patient-Centered Patients 59

Rao Doctor

MAY 25, 2025

Unlike traditional angiography, which necessitates catheter insertion and carries certain risks, a CT-angiogram is performed externally and is generally considered safer and more comfortable for patients. One of the primary applications of this imaging technique is the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD).

Diagnose 130

Diagnose Healthcare Provider Healthcare Professional 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Healthcare providers often struggle to treat patients with chronic pain. One potential solution is to facilitate patient access to programs that develop skills and confidence in managing their own care. Dataset: We used data routinely collected through the CPSMP between December 2017 and May 2023.

Management 130

Management Utilities Referral Individual 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Describe Black adults’ preferences for managing hypertension. Outcome measures: Answers to the question, "What is your preferred way to manage your high blood pressure?" We explored associations between preferred management and correlates of interest including health anxiety (i.e., 95% CI 0.3,

Hypertension 130

Hypertension Management Medical Diagnosis 130

Medical Xpress

JUNE 23, 2025

The dual PET/MR and PET/CMR technique also provides direct evidence supporting surgery as a cardio-protective intervention in these patients, offering a comprehensive strategy for managing primary aldosteronism.

Diagnosis 52

Diagnosis Management Provider Patients 52

Priority Physicians

JANUARY 20, 2025

member login CONTACT US About Us Concierge Medicine Services Our Physicians Locations Member Login Contact Us L Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist January 21, 2025 Orthopedic pain management is a guessing game. Typically, a patient wants an X-ray , pain relief, and the quickest path back to normal living.

Management 52

Management Primary Care Physician Primary Care Patient-Centered 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 23, 2025

The researchers found that none of the patients with VM showed signs of CEH, VEH, or increased perilymphatic enhancement (PLE). Only two patients had normal CEH, one had normal VEH, and six had equal PLE in both ears in the MD group. Anja Bernaerts, M.D., Anja Bernaerts, M.D.,

Diagnose 104

Diagnose Diagnosis Patients Hospital 104

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 22, 2025

Contrast-enhanced dual-energy CT improves diagnosis and guided management of suspected inflammatory arthritis of the hand. A follow-up survey rated CE-DECT’s diagnostic usefulness and influence patient management on a 1-to-10 scale. The CE-DECT findings matched the final diagnosis in 119 patients (87.5%).

Patient-Centered 52

Patient-Centered Diagnosis Management Utilities 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. Some providers felt that even with medication assistance programs and utilizing less expensive medications, medications and testing supplies remain a financial burden to their diabetic patients.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Management Provider 130

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Whether you’re establishing care with a new physician or attending a new patient visit , understanding the process can help you feel more confident and prepared. These visits may focus on preventive care, managing chronic conditions, addressing new concerns, or simply creating a baseline of your current health status.

Primary Care 100

Primary Care Appointment Telehealth PCP 100

The Medical Futurist

JUNE 2, 2025

We didn’t need technologies to be able to differentiate between patients based on coughs, as primary care physicians have been doing that for centuries. These could even make cough monitoring as common as step tracking to inform individual patients and provide doctors with deeper health insights.

Patients 85

Patients Primary Care Physician Provider Healthcare 85

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.

Management 89

Management Diagnose Diagnosis Clinic 89

Vascular Physician

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Varicocele: Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options Varicocele is a condition that occurs when the veins within the loose pouch of skin that contain the testicles become swollen or enlarged. Patients can resume normal activities after about a week and should be fully recovered after six weeks.

Diagnosis 52

Diagnosis Appointment Diagnose Healthcare 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

The specific aim of the Commission was to establish objective criteria for disease diagnosis, aiding clinical decision making and prioritization of therapeutic interventions and public health strategies,” wrote W. Excess adiposity can be assumed in patients with very high BMI (>40 kg/m2 ) without additional confirmation.

Healthcare Professional 52

Healthcare Professional Clinic Diagnose Diagnosis 52

Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A team of researchers led by the University of California, Irvine has discovered that adolescent and young adult cancer patients can experience cancer-related cognitive impairment before chemotherapy or radiation treatment, highlighting the importance of evaluating and managing toxicity at the time of diagnosis to help prevent further deterioration. (..)

Patients 90

Patients Diagnosis Management 90

Annals of Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

Eligible patients were aged ≥65 years. Patients were ineligible if unable to see or hear, not English or Spanish speaking, or if they had a DCA in the past 12 months with an unimpaired or impaired result. Among the 236 patients who were categorized as impaired, 2.1% received a new diagnosis of ADRD, and 5.1%

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diagnosis Screening Utilities 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 15, 2025

Patients had severe anemia with a median nadir hemoglobin of 5.6 g/dL. The median age of the participants was 45 years, with a marked female predominance of 2.25:1. 1. The median age of the participants was 45 years, with a marked female predominance of 2.25:1. Source: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajh.27721

Clinic 52

Clinic Diagnosis Management Patients 52

Rao Doctor

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Understanding the fundamental aspects of fever is crucial for effective management and treatment. Understanding the causes of fever is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment. Recognizing these types is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. What are Common Causes of Fever?

Management 100

Management Diagnosis Illness Medical 100

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A lecture was given to residents and faculty with a pre and post-intervention survey including a brief quiz about interpretation and management of syphilis results as well as assessment of confidence in performing same as well as teaching this content. respectively).

DO 130

DO Family Medicine Screening Education 130

CDOCS

AUGUST 19, 2021

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Author: Devan Letemendia​</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;">Excellence in diagnosis and treatment planning begins with imaging. No wonder it&rsquo;s loved by both patients and clinicians everywhere!</span></p>

Patients 52

Patients Diagnosis Treatment Plan Clinic 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Understanding SDOH documentation in electronic health records (EHRs) is crucial for care management to improve patient outcomes and mitigate health inequities. Context: Social determinants of health (SDOH) significantly impact health outcomes more than medical care alone, yet their integration into decision-making is inconsistent.

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Electronics Families Family 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Asthma is a prevalent chronic disease that is difficult to manage. Studies have shown that effective communication between the patient and provider, or shared decision making (SDM), is associated with improved outcomes for asthma patients. Results: Of 224 patients’ charts reviewed, 92% had CML documented.

Asthma 130

Asthma Chronic Disease Primary Care Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Patients with chronic medical conditions (CCs) and behavioral comorbidities have lower quality of life and increased healthcare expenses. Our work builds a foundation for cost-effective workflows to support patients with multimorbidity. 8% (n= 1,146) were ordered for medical condition management.

Referral 130

Referral Chronic Condition Medical Chronic Disease 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Most children with functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) could be managed in primary care (PC). Insight in patient characteristics in both settings might invite to reflect upon referral strategies of general practitioners (GPs) and interpretation of study results from hospital care.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care General Practitioner GP Diagnosis 130

AMMD

JUNE 4, 2025

Whether you are managing a diagnosis of hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s, what you eat can either promote your healing or contribute to further dysfunction. Many of these habits I listed out below, I have adopted myself or recommended to my patients when I had my practice. However, there is some good news and a silver lining.

Provider 130

Provider Management IT Transportation 130

Myriad Genetics

MARCH 13, 2024

Which one of those 17 doctors ultimately was able to pull together the pieces of Alex’s health picture and suggest a diagnosis? Knowing your diagnosis and any genetic variation related to your medical condition can help you participate in research, connect with others in similar situations and know what therapies are safe to take.

Diagnose 52

Diagnose Screening Diagnosis Families 52

Vida Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

These complications can often be avoided or reduced with early diagnosis and management. Eating Disorders : Many people who have PCOS receive inappropriate guidance on dieting and weight loss from the internet or from misinformed health professionals instead of evidence-based management of their condition. What Can You Do?

IT 52

IT Complication Management Diabetes 52

Common Sense Family Doctor

MAY 1, 2025

A patient with a history of headaches is brought by ambulance to the emergency department for the abrupt onset of weakness and decreased sensation in their left arm and leg. A code stroke is called. Are these symptoms of an acute stroke or a stroke mimic , such as a hemiplegic migraine ?

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Family Physician Clinical Practice Diagnose 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

Theno p consensus group, convened by the Lymphoma Research Foundation, discussed how they evaluate patients prior to treatment, which therapies they use across various settings, and how they handle unique treatment scenarios, among other considerations. TLS : TLS risk is higher with bulky disease and kidney dysfunction.

Management 52

Management Diagnosis Complication Screening 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 18, 2025

However, it is difficult even for skilled diagnosticians to devote in-person resources, as often as 2–4 times per year, as would be necessary to provide every patient with the recommended standard of care regarding monitoring for TD.” Testing AI to Screen for TD Study #1 The researchers recruited 46 patients for the first study.

Screening 52

Screening Diagnose Patients Diagnosis 52

PEMBlog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The initial lesion is in the center of the following image: Here are some other pictures of the rash: The Diagnosis This is pityriasis rosea. The herald patch is seen in 50-90% of cases, and pruritus is severe in 1 in 4 patients. Interestingly this patient’s younger brother had a similar rash but didn’t complain as much.

Diagnosis 125

Diagnosis Patient-Centered Management IT 125