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Breaking Barriers: Perspectives on Clinical Trial Participation Among Older Hispanic/Latino Adults of Mexican Origin [Clinical trial]

Annals of Family Medicine

Participants with prior research experience expressed greater trust in their health care providers than their counterparts. Participants with clinical trial experience stated that they would recommend clinical trial participation to their friends and families.

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Addressing diabetes management in the context of social needs: a qualitative study of primary care providers [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

family medicine, general internal medicine, endocrinology) affiliated with an academic medical center serving a diverse population in a mid-western metropolitan area. Setting: Ambulatory clinics (e.g.,

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MN Legislative Session 2025: MAFP Priorities Remain in Play

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

As our state legislature gets closer to special session, the Minnesota Academy of Family Physician’s (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol and provides a recap of the 2025 session. Lawmakers were navigating the fallout of a high-stakes election year and a tight fiscal environment.

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Association between patient reported social risks and HOUSES index: A rural-urban comparison [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

A housing asset-based measure of SES (HOUSES) can provide individual-level SES without need for patient questionnaires. vs 3.4%, transportation risk 3.3% Integration of patient reported social risk questionnaires in electronic health records allows for assessment of individual-level SES, but this data is frequently missing.

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What to know about High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

Blood pressure is the pressure of blood “pushing against the walls of your arteries” As blood rushes from your heart to other organs, it helps to replenish nutrients and transport oxygen. If you have any further questions or concerns, please talk with your primary care provider at your next appointment.

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Integrated care for adults with complex needs: opportunities of case management in primary care to improve equity [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Results: The CMP encouraged the case managers and other healthcare providers to better understand people’s social needs by evaluating their whole situation more broadly. Future research should explore ways to enhance partnerships between healthcare providers and community organizations.

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Nutrition On A Budget: Eating Healthy With Local, Seasonal Produce

Center for Family Medicine

Even when there are opportunities to purchase fresh food, transportation can be limited. Ultra-processed foods are formulated to be easier to prepare, last longer, and provide more dopamine spikes. Many farmers can provide larger quantities at a lower cost per pound. Some even provide delivery.