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.
Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Materials detailed resources for PAD screening, physical activity, and smoking cessation and were distributed through dissemination activities and partners. Results PAD awareness scores increased with exposure to dissemination events. Setting The Paseo Gateway, situated in Jackson County, Kansas City, MO, USA.
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.
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 stroke and MI).
Imperial Center Family Medicine
MAY 12, 2025
Having Smaller “Mini” Heart Attacks Reduces Your Risk For A Major Event A heart attack of any size indicates existing cardiovascular disease. But experiencing a minor heart attack is considered a critical warning sign that a future major event could be imminent and potentially fatal if preventative steps are not taken.
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