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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

A Health Revolution with Lifestyle Medicine At Edge Family Medicine, we recognize the transformative power of lifestyle medicine in reversing early-stage chronic diseases. As a leading family medical practice in Upland, CA, we champion evidence-based approaches that empower patients to take control of their health.

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Rural Ontario Complete Lifestyle Medicine Intervention Program (CLIP-ON) [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Population Studied: Adults (≥18yrs) with chronic diseases such as prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, dyslipidemia, and/or concerns related to body weight (BMI≥25). Setting: Program was conducted in Parry Sound, ON with participants recruited from the local community.

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Telehealth for Maternity Care: Qualitative Perspectives of Clinicians and Mothers [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Research has associated telehealth interventions with reduced self-reported smoking during pregnancy, reduced risk of gestational hypertension, and continuation of breastfeeding. However, health leaders have cautioned about expanding telehealth into maternal-fetal medicine.

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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

88% (n= 11,483) of BH referrals were created for the management of a mental health condition. Of those patients with a BH referral and a chronic condition, hypertension was the most common (n= 2,053, 51%). 8% (n= 1,146) were ordered for medical condition management.

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Telemedicine vs. In-Person Care: Choosing the Best Option for Your Health

Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine , serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga , offers both telemedicine and in-person visits , ensuring you get the right care when you need it. When to Choose Telemedicine Routine follow-ups for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine?

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Substance Use Disorder in Aging and Serious Illness: A Podcast with Katie Fitzgerald Jones, Jessica Merlin, Devon Check

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Jessie: And I mean, this is not what we’re seeing in terms of take a substance use disorder history is… Whatever our backgrounds, internists, family medicine, whatever our background brought us to hospice and palliative medicine, this is med school level substance use disorder history. Katie: Yeah. Jessie: Right.

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2024 Summer Pinecones E-Newsletter -- ADVOCACY News

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

Pat Connolly & Cortney Linville who attended the AAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit in Washington May 19-21. Here's what Dr. Connolly had to say: "I was pleased and privileged to attend the AAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit again last month and represent our state.