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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Stay Informed Learn as much as you can about your condition.

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AHRQs National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research (NCEPCR): A New Home for Primary Care Research [Special Report]

Annals of Family Medicine

NCEPCR has recently developed a mission and vision and begun to coordinate primary care research efforts across AHRQ, curate and disseminate information and materials about primary care research, build a robust primary care research workforce, and convene key primary care partners.

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Diabetes related complications among Ethiopian Jews-Outcomes of a 10 years cohort study in Israel [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Data for this investigation were sourced from a community-based approach, utilizing information from CHS, which integrates data from community sources and hospitals. Conclusions: It is imperative to provide specialized care for immigrant populations to enhance the management of chronic diseases and mitigate further morbidity risks.

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Deprescribing Super Special Part II: Podcast with Elizabeth Bayliss, Ariel Green, and Kevin McConeghy

GeriPal

A year ago we did our first “Deprescribing Super Special”. Liz Bayliss is Senior Investigator at Kaiser Permanente Colorado Institute for Health Research, and Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Colorado. Alex: And we have Ariel Green, who’s a geriatrician and Associate Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins.

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Why Younger Adults Shouldn’t Skip Cholesterol Screenings

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Early screening arms you and your doctor with the information needed to custom-design a prevention strategy that works for your age, health status, lifestyle, and cholesterol levels. Accommodate Special Considerations Certain groups are particularly at risk for early heart disease tied to high cholesterol.

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5 Questions to Ask Your Family Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Whether you're looking for a new primary care family doctor or getting special services, you should have some questions ready. Here are a few questions to ask your family doctor. How Long Have You Been Practicing Medicine? Taking the time to ask questions and being informed is key when choosing a new family doctor.

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Well-being Investment: Nutrition

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

And my celebratory ones are – cupcakes, mimosas, tropical drinks – are reserved for special occasions (not just when someone I know is having a birthday – that’s too often for me). Occasional foods – are my weekly pizza night and Sunday bacon (hey – no judgment).