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Cardiovascular risk management of patients with depression in Dutch general practices [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

This database contains data on, amongst other data, medication use, diagnosis, measurements taken and GP practice visits; data on the GP practice, such as size and location and data on insurance claims.

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Risk of Acute Rhinosinusitis Progression Based on Duration of Symptoms, Method of Care, and Setting of Care [Acute respiratory infections]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: One of the most common primary care illnesses is acute rhinosinusitis (ARS). The demographics between those who progressed to ARS and those who got better were generally similar, including age, gender, race, education, employment, and type of health insurance.

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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Provincial administrative claims data was obtained from the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Boutique clinics were more likely to see patients for musculoskeletal, dermatologic, and infectious disease illnesses. There was a higher rate of referrals to dermatology, surgery, and family practice from boutique clinics.

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Chronic disease management among people with serious mental illness across rural, small urban, and metropolitan settings [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: People with serious mental illness (SMI) are at increased risk of complications and earlier death from comorbid chronic diseases, compared with patients without mental illness.

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Unlike appointments that address specific illnesses or injuries, preventive care visits focus on screening for potential health issues, assessing your overall wellness, and helping you establish healthy habits before problems develop. A preventive care visit serves as one of the most valuable tools for maintaining your long-term health.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

uh, ill defined epigastric or chest pain, and it’s often worse by eating or lying down after meals. They all work fine and there’s some pediatric formulations which you can look up and sometimes insurances will take one and not the other, again, beyond the scope of this episode. They can handle this problem.

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

Making Preventive Care Accessible to Everyone in Mesa At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that quality preventive care should be accessible to all members of our community. We work with most major insurance plans and offer transparent pricing options for self-pay patients.