Center for Family Medicine

JUNE 6, 2025

What Is Hypertension? Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. When the level of pressure is too high, doctors label this condition as hypertension or high blood pressure. When the level of pressure is too high, doctors label this condition as hypertension or high blood pressure.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Nearly half of all US adults have hypertension. Objective: Describe Black adults’ preferences for managing hypertension. Population Studied: Black adults 18 and over with hypertension (N=209). Exactly 50% had heard of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan and of those, 69% had tried it.

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The Health Policy Exchange

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Smartphone apps now include a variety of self-management tools for weight loss, physical activity, and chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Food and Drug Administration recently moved to regulate health apps that act as medical devices (e.g., Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L. Phillips, Jr.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objectives To assess overall medication adherence as an indicator for emergency room (ER) visits, hospitalizations, and mortality among elderly patients. Methods The study included individuals aged 75 to 90 years, diagnosed with diabetes or hypertension, who were treated with at least one antihypertensive, or antidiabetic medication in 2017.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Hypertension is a common condition seen by primary care clinicians and is more common in Black adults than other racial/ethnic groups. For the secondary analysis, engagement in a SDM process with Black patients and confidence to help with lifestyle changes as well as confidence in ability to manage patients’ hypertension.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. High blood pressure, also dubbed hypertension , is a common health issue that can lead to severe problems if left uncontrolled.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. High blood pressure, also dubbed hypertension , is a common health issue that can lead to severe problems if left uncontrolled.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are common medications with numerous well documented adverse effects, leading many professional organizations to recommended that certain patient populations avoid regular use. chronic kidney disease (CKD), heart failure (HF), and/or hypertension (HTN)).

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Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

JANUARY 24, 2022

Uncontrolled, elevated blood pressure is known as Hypertension. Longstanding hypertension affects your heart and can cause other health problems. Depending on your personal medical history and open discussion with your physician, this will guide your treatment plan. What are some signs and symptoms of Hypertension?

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 10, 2025

Co-CEO of The Permanente Federation and leader of multiple Permanente Medical Groups at Kaiser Permanente, recognized for advancing AI technology, improving care access, and advocating for value-based care measures OAKLAND, Calif. Kaiser Permanente is comprised of the Permanente Medical Groups and Kaiser Foundation Health Plans and Hospitals.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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. Of those patients with a BH referral and a chronic condition, hypertension was the most common (n= 2,053, 51%).

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

You Can Tell You Have High Blood Pressure From How You Feel The reality is that high blood pressure (hypertension) is largely a “silent” condition. 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.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

[link] Download CPSolvers App here Schema Tweetorial Show Notes References Dr. Bryan Broderik Dr. Broderick graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He is a 2nd year resident of the Osler Internal Medicine Residency Training Program at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 19, 2025

This article explores common signs and symptoms, risk factors associated with blood pressure abnormalities, and when medical attention may be warranted. Recognizing subtle symptoms of high blood pressure or hypertension early is paramount for mitigating associated health risks before complications develop.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Comprehending how your hydration level influences your blood pressure readings can contribute to better heart health and prevent unnecessary medications or treatment interventions. Without knowing you recently lost fluids, your provider may think those higher results mean you have hypertension.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Comprehending how your hydration level influences your blood pressure readings can contribute to better heart health and prevent unnecessary medications or treatment interventions. Without knowing you recently lost fluids, your provider may think those higher results mean you have hypertension.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To evaluate sociodemographic and existing medical condition correlates of patient-provider CRC screening test discussions. People who were "not sure" if they had a family history of cancer also had lower odds of CRC screening test discussions compared to those who answered yes to a family history of cancer.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Approximately $50 billion dollars are spent on medical costs related to falls in US older adults every year and fatal falls are on the rise. Overtreatment of hypertension has been identified as a major risk factor for putting patients at risk for falls in patients with low blood pressures.

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Newnan Family Medicine Associates

JUNE 12, 2025

Medical conditions such as asthma, hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney diseases, and liver cirrhosis can require extensive treatment and care to prevent fatal. Life is not always easy for individuals who experience chronic diseases. Long-term illness can cause patients to be irritable and exhausted.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 5, 2025

Over time, this can cause persistent hypertension and extra strain on your cardiac system. No matter if it’s through medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, or often a combination, managing depression can translate to measurable heart health gains. Occasional stress is normal, even healthy.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Healthcare has evolved, and patients now have more choices than ever for medical consultations. 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. Medication refills or adjustments. Let’s break it down.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong. However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Some previous studies have evaluated demographic factors that may lead to long COVID, but none have evaluated medical history or covid vaccination as potential factors. Objective: To evaluate the association of medical history and COVID vaccination in combination with demographics as potential risk factors for long COVID. Of those, 17.6%

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

From managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive care and health screenings, the clinic is known for providing patient-centered care. What Makes This Medical Clinic Different? The clinic in Royal Oak is perfect for my whole family. In Corunna , I’ve found a doctor who truly cares about my health.

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Vida Family Medicine

APRIL 27, 2023

Some are related to poor sleep habits, others are the result of medical conditions that require intervention. Certain medications such as stimulants, steroids, and others can also contribute to sleep onset insomnia. Medications and substance use commonly disrupts sleep architecture, as do certain health conditions as listed above.

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GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

Alex: Today we are delighted to welcome Chrissy Kistler, who is a geriatrician researcher in the Department of Family Medicine and Vision of Geriatrics at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. And so I trained as an epidemiologist before medical school, and started out studying prostate cancer. Causative medications.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

Lastly, we discuss Katie’s paper on substance use disorder in an aging population and how one can incorporate the 5 Ms (ie, matters most, medications, mind, mobility, and multicomplexity) into a framework for age-friendly care for older adults with substance use disorder. But alcohol and opioids are up there. Most oncologists would say no.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. Should GPs actually be treated as the stars of medicine? You no longer need to review all medical records or repeat the whole medical and personal history. Family medicine today is therefore more important than ever.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Heavy alcohol use is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) including hypertension (HTN), coronary artery disease, and ischemic heart disease. HTN was based on reported medical history & an average of 3 measurements. It was defined as a SBP>=140 and DBP>=90.

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BMJ

AUGUST 20, 2021

By John Scott Frazer, Glenn Ross Frazer Reference : Frazer JS , Frazer GR, Analysis of primary care prescription trends in England during the COVID-19 pandemic compared against a predictive model, Family Medicine and Community Health 2021; 9: e001143.

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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 21, 2024

Please consider getting involved here in Maine - the Maine Medical Association & the Maine Osteopathic Association have a joint Legislative Committee that meets weekly during the session (usually January - May). Pat Connolly & Cortney Linville who attended the AAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit in Washington May 19-21.

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