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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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Episode 83 – RLR – Lymphadenopathy

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Teaching Points: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease that most frequently presents with inflammatory arthritis, malar rash, and nephropathy. Laboratory workup was concerning for a Coombs-positive autoimmune hemolytic anemia, possible immune thrombocytopenia, and polyclonal gammopathy.

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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

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%. Results: Social and economic factors, such as housing instability and limited income, presented significant barriers to management of T2D and intervention engagement.

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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: 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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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. Both conditions can present with similar symptoms. And the presentation for GERD varies by age. Now there are some risk factors for GERD.