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Top studies of 2024 relevant to primary care: From the PEER team

Canadian Family Physician

Objective To identify and summarize the most impactful medical articles published in 2024 relevant to primary care. Selecting the evidence Randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses relevant to primary care were identified by the PEER (Patients, Experience, Evidence, Research) team, a Canadian evidence-based medicine research group with a focus on primary care.

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How to Leverage Physician Leaders for a Competitive Edge in Physician Recruitment

Jackson Physician Search

To effectively leverage physician leaders in your recruitment strategy, focus on involving them at all stages. Highlight them at conferences […] The post How to Leverage Physician Leaders for a Competitive Edge in Physician Recruitment appeared first on Jackson Physician Search.

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Electronic consultation questions asked to addiction medicine specialists by primary care providers: Retrospective content analysis

Canadian Family Physician

Objective To determine the major themes among clinical questions asked to addiction medicine specialists sent by primary care providers (PCPs) via the Champlain Building Access to Specialists through the eConsultation (BASE™) electronic consultation (eConsult) service and the PCP-perceived benefits of this service. Design A descriptive, retrospective study of the eConsult cases submitted to addiction medicine specialists between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2021.

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Governor’s 2025-26 May Revision Proposes Major Cuts to Healthcare and Undermines Medi-Cal Expansion Commitments

California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

On May 14, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom released the revised 2025-26 state budget to address a projected $12 billion deficit , a sharp contrast to the modest surplus anticipated in January. The reversal is largely driven by declining state revenues, higher-than-expected Medi-Cal expenditures, and economic uncertainty caused by newly imposed federal tariffs.

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Sociodemographic variation in use of and preferences for digital technologies among patients in primary care: Results from the OurCare national survey

Canadian Family Physician

Objective To assess the association between patient sociodemographic characteristics and adoption of and preferences for digital technologies in primary care. Design Cross-sectional bilingual online survey conducted in the fall of 2022. Setting Canada. Participants Adults living in Canada aged 18 and older. Main outcome measures Descriptive statistics were reviewed and a bivariate analysis was conducted of 8 outcomes by sociodemographic characteristic.

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Arthritis Relief: 3 Supplements To Help With Joint Pain

Center for Family Medicine

Arthritis And Its Common Symptoms Arthritis encompasses over 100 conditions that primarily affect the joints, leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness. The most common types are osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease associated with aging, and rheumatoid arthritis , an autoimmune disorder. Symptoms can vary in intensity and often include joint pain, redness, and morning stiffness.

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Medicaid cuts will hurt families and cost GOP politically, says Kentucky governor

NPR Health

Republicans' proposed Medicaid cuts will cause 8.6 million people to lose health insurance by 2034, an estimate shows. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said it will cost Republicans seats in Congress. (Image credit: J.

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Under pressure, HHS reinstates hundreds of occupational health workers

NPR Health

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health is restoring several programs and bringing back the staffers who run them, but much of the agency's work is still on the chopping block. (Image credit: Gene J.

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FDA Begins Granting Advanced Manufacturing Technology Designations

FDA Law Blog

By Mark A. Tobolowsky & Mark I. Schwartz In early April, Cellares became the first company to announce receipt of an Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) designation from FDA. The designation was granted by CBER to Cellares for its automated cell therapy platform, the Cell Shuttle. We were excited to see the news and look forward to seeing the full implementation of the AMT program and its potential benefits.

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The Environmental Protection Agency delays limits on PFAS in drinking water

NPR Health

Federal rules to reduce the levels of "forever chemicals" in drinking water are getting delayed.

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Les meilleures etudes en 2024 adaptees aux soins primaires: De lequipe du groupe PEER

Canadian Family Physician

Objectif Cerner et résumer les articles de médecine publiés en 2024 qui sont applicables aux soins primaires et qui ont eu le plus d’impact. Sélection des données probantes Des essais randomisés contrôlés et des méta-analyses applicables aux soins primaires ont été recensés par l’équipe du groupe PEER (Patients, Expérience, Évidence, Recherche), un groupe canadien de recherches médicales fondées sur

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How much are we willing to pay for life-saving medications?

NPR Health

ProPublica health care reporter David Armstrong has multiple myeloma. He says a single pill of his prescription costs the company just 25 cents to make but costs him about the same as a new iPhone.

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Residents Encouraged to Apply for $1,000 Scholarship

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is seeking resident members of its organization to apply for the Stan Brasfield Memorial Scholarship. The family of the late Dr. Brasfield created the scholarship fund to honor his memory. It is to be given annually to a first, second, or third-year resident who meets certain criteria. Dr. Brasfield, a Montgomery native, earned his medical degree in Alabama.

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RFK Jr. faces criticism from Congress about budget cuts to science and health care

NPR Health

On Wednesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifys before the House Appropriations committee in the morning and the Senate HELP committee hearing in the evening.

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Palestinians are counting lentils, as Gaza food crisis worsens

NPR Health

Nearly half a million people in Gaza now face starvation, according to a new report from the IPC, the international panel of famine experts who advise the United Nations. For more than ten weeks, Israel has halted the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, to pressure Hamas to release Israeli hostages. Israel accuses Hamas of seizing aid, selling it on the black market and using aid distribution to reinforce its control of Gaza.

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