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Family Medicine Initiative
APRIL 29, 2025
In November 2024, two new RCTs were published that investigated whether atrial fibrillation screening using an ECG is effective. A limitation was that only 49% of those invited participated in the screening. UK National Screening Committee (2019): “Screening is not currently recommended for this condition.”
The Health Policy Exchange
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Our residency, formerly a collaboration with Providence Hospital, is now known as the Medstar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center Family Medicine Residency Program. What hasn't changed is that our family medicine residents remain excited about health policy and advocacy. Phillips, Jr.
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Imperial Center Family Medicine
APRIL 14, 2025
But skipping cholesterol screenings in your 20s and 30s could eventually put you at risk for serious health problems. Here’s why younger adults should prioritize cholesterol screenings. Know Your Baseline Your first cholesterol screening in your 20s or 30s provides a baseline for future test results.
Imperial Center Family Medicine
MAY 12, 2025
Following your physician’s treatment regimen, which may include medication and lifestyle adjustments, can help you regain control of your blood pressure management, regardless of your age. But for some people with high genetic risk or who have struggled to make impactful changes, medication may be necessary as an additional measure.
Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Two independent reviewers screened titles/abstracts, full-text articles, and extracted data. Population Studied: Adults ≥18 years Intervention/Instrument: Discontinuation of statin medications Outcome Measures: All-cause mortality, cardiovascular (CV) mortality, and CV events (e.g., Quality assessment (RoB 2.0
Center for Family Medicine (CFM)
JUNE 1, 2025
This is a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and allies alike unite to support each other, strengthen the community, and celebrate themselves and others with parades and joyous events. Get regular cervical and prostate cancer screenings. Be sure to find a doctor who understands your needs.
Imperial Center Family Medicine
MAY 5, 2025
Studies associate the two hours after an episode of rage with a higher risk of adverse cardiovascular events. No matter if it’s through medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, or often a combination, managing depression can translate to measurable heart health gains. Finding healthy emotional outlets is essential.
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