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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Patient Care of Adult Patients with Acute Kidney Injury in Academic Medical Centers [Big data]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) in Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) remains unclear. Study Design: This retrospective case series analysis utilized Vizient's clinical database data.

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Bup-ing Up Residency: A Dose of Change for OUD Care [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

To prepare family medicine (FM) residents for OUD care post graduation, it is critical they receive robust residency training in OUD diagnosis and management. It included training in OUD diagnosis and management with modules, medication assisted therapy (MAT) clinics, inpatient addiction psychiatry rotations and didactic lectures.

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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

Context: Patients with chronic medical conditions (CCs) and behavioral comorbidities have lower quality of life and increased healthcare expenses. 8% (n= 1,146) were ordered for medical condition management. 88% (n= 11,483) of BH referrals were created for the management of a mental health condition.

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Better Care Models Needed for Young Adults With Obesity

Physician's Weekly

Obesity drugs were not utilized often in young adults and adolescents despite high complication rates, prompting researchers to call for chronic, holistic care. Guidelines recommend treating obesity with medications and lifestyle changes.” In 2024, obesity medications were prescribed for 1.5% of adolescents and 5.7%

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How To Increase Thyroid Hormone Naturally

AMMD

Whether you have received a formal diagnosis or you simply feel exhausted, foggy, or have noticed weight gain, your thyroid gland may be the root cause. It’s important to understand that thyroid medication is not the only option. Low thyroid hormone is more common than many realize.

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RNA sequencing of amniotic fluid cells for prenatal diagnosis

Medical Xpress

A clinical research team from the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has used amniotic fluid cells obtained during 16-24 weeks of pregnancy as a novel sample type for RNA-sequencing in prenatal diagnosis to help more families with tailored clinical management. The findings have been published in the journal, npj Genomic Medicine.

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4 Natural Remedies for Hypothyroidism

AMMD

I understand how frustrating it can be to visit doctor after doctor, only to feel dismissed, rushed, or told that lifelong medication is your only option for hypothyroidism. It is possible to support your thyroid naturally, whether you are newly diagnosed, already taking medication, or hoping to prevent your condition from progressing.