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Ambulatory Behavioral Health Referral Patterns in the Setting of Chronic Medical Conditions [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Early identification and intervention in behavioral aspects of chronic diseases leads to improved function with decreased healthcare utilization, yet we know little about referral patterns for behavioral support of chronic disease. 88% (n= 11,483) of BH referrals were created for the management of a mental health condition.

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Barriers to and Facilitators of Participant Engagement in a Multi-level Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes and Food Insecurity [Clinical trial]

Annals of Family Medicine

Adults with T2D often face unmet social needs, such as food insecurity, compounding the challenges associated with their engagement in disease management interventions. Population Studied: Adults (≥18 years) who receive care at an affiliated clinic, screen positive for food insecurity, have a T2D diagnosis, and an A1c level > 7.5%.

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Fracture Fridays: Keeping up with the Joneses

PEMBlog

The case A self-proclaimed dance team superstar presents after injuring her foot at a regional competition. She applied ice overnight and despite ibuprofen is still in pain, and presents to the ED the next day.On She applied ice overnight and despite ibuprofen is still in pain, and presents to the ED the next day.On

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Lupus Emergencies in Children and Adolescents

PEMBlog

Below is a focused overview of key lupus-related emergencies, with attention to ED-relevant presentations, diagnostics, and treatment strategies. Renal Disease (Lupus Nephritis) Signs & Symptoms: Children may present with new-onset hypertension, edema, or decreased urine output. DVT symptoms or syncope may precede PE diagnosis.

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Fracture Fridays: You can dance if you want to

PEMBlog

The case A self-proclaimed dance team superstar presents after injuring her foot at a regional competition. She applied ice overnight and despite ibuprofen is still in pain, and presents to the ED the next day.On She applied ice overnight and despite ibuprofen is still in pain, and presents to the ED the next day.On

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

I’ll dive into the latest clinical practice guidelines and discuss evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Understanding dyspepsia and its clinical presentation. The role of lifestyle and dietary modifications in management. Management of gastritis and the consideration of Helicobacter pylori infection.

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Advanced Imaging of Children in the ED: Ultrasound, CT, and MRI

PEMBlog

Learning Objectives Demonstrate the ability to use shared decision-making strategies when discussing imaging options with families of pediatric patients presenting to the Emergency Department. That often involves our subspecialty colleagues, whether that’s our surgeons, our subspecialist surgeons, or other pediatric subspecialties.

Family 101