February, 2025

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The Evolution of Concierge Medicine: What 20 years in the industry have taught me

Concierge Choice Physicians

​By Wayne Lipton Managing Partner, Concierge Choice Physicians ​The Origin Story It was the early 1990s when I embarked on a career in concierge medicine. The industry was new then, developed largely as a response to the feeling that HMOs were taking over healthcare and making decisions that should be between a patient and their doctor. Our job was primarily to inform private physicians and patients that there was another way to secure that one-to-one relationship and to get away fro

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Managing Joint Pain Naturally: A Holistic Approach

Edge Family Medicine

Joint pain can significantly impact daily life, making movement difficult and affecting overall well-being. While medication can provide relief, natural approaches such as diet, exercise, and alternative therapies can offer long-term solutions to reduce inflammation and improve joint function. At Edge Family Medicine, we help patients in Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, and Montclair manage joint pain with holistic, evidence-based strategies.

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Genes vs. Lifestyle: What Really Shapes Our Health and Longevity?

Dr. Shin's Notes

For years, we’ve been told that our genes hold the key to our health and longevity. But what if lifestyle choices and environmental factors play a much bigger role? A groundbreaking study from the University of Oxford suggests just that—revealing that behaviors like smoking, exercise, and socioeconomic conditions have a far greater impact on aging… Read More » Genes vs.

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Your Least Favorite Emotion, and What to Do with It.

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

TLDR at bottom* The Challenge of Emotions in Medicine As physicians, we encounter a LOT of interesting situations and can experience a LOT of emotions. We often distance ourselves from emotions to stay focused in emergencies or maintain professionalism with patients or in power differential situations in training. While one strategy is to remove yourself from the immediate situation to regroup, as the physician, that's not always safe or appropriate.

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Public Health: Archived CDC Resources

Colorado Academy of Family Physicians

In response to removed information and resources on the websites of several federal agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these archived and crowd-sourced resources concern contraception, sexual health, youth, LGBTQ health, and sexual and intimate partner violence. CAFP cannot guarantee that this archived information remains up-to-date.

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Pros and Cons of Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: What You Should Know

Dr. Michael Bazel

Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained immense popularity in recent years as a weight-loss strategy, but it’s more than just the latest health trend. Rooted in ancient practices and supported by some scientific studies, intermittent fasting involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting. The method has become a go-to for many looking to shed pounds, improve metabolic health, or simplify their diets.

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Additional Physician from Santa Monica Family Physicians Now Offering the Hybrid Choice™ Concierge Program from Concierge Choice Physicians

Concierge Choice Physicians

Leading not-for-profit healthcare organization in greater Los Angeles allows patients to choose a closer doctor-patient relationship ​ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – February 4, 2025 – Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP), the nation’s leading full-service concierge medical service provider, announces today that David M. Cutler, MD, from Santa Monica Family Physicians, is the newest doctor in St.

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Reducing Screen Time and Increasing Physical Activity: A Key to Adolescent Mental Health

Dr. Shin's Notes

In an era dominated by digital devices, concerns about the impact of screen time on young minds are growing. A recent study from the University of Jyväskylä in Finland suggests that reducing screen time and increasing physical activity from childhood can significantly lower stress and depressive symptoms in adolescence.

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Benefits of Drinking Green Juice If You Have a Leaky Gut

AMMD

Are you struggling with leaky gut symptoms such as brain fog, mood imbalances, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, or autoimmune disease? Well, you’re not alone! Leaky gut is a major source of inflammation in millions of people around the world — and many don’t even know they have it! But did you know that consuming organic greens could improve these leaky gut symptoms?

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10 Essential FAQs About Fever: Understanding the Heat-Part 1

Rao Doctor

Hello friend, I am sure that you must have suffered umpteen times with high body temperature aka fever. In this article today, I am going to answer a few frequently asked questions about this illness and also learn how to get rid of it. As this topic is quite lengthy, I have split it into two parts with some FAQs in this part and others in the second part.

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Why Dean Karlan, chief economist of USAID, resigned on Tuesday

NPR Health

He was hired in 2022 so the aid agency could get 'more bang for our buck' with its projects. He tried to reach out to help in the rebuilding of the agency. On Tuesday he tendered his resignation.

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Extended duration of use of long-acting reversible contraceptives: Systematic review

Canadian Family Physician

Objective To document the efficacy and safety of etonogestrel subdermal contraceptive implants, levonorgestrel (LNG) intrauterine systems (IUS), and copper (Cu) intrauterine devices (IUDs) for birth control when extended beyond prescription limits. Data sources A systematic search of MEDLINE, Embase, and Global Health electronic databases. Study selection The search identified articles published between January 2000 and June 2023 on long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods and extende

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New Report: U.S. Primary Care System Crumbling Amid Historic Disinvestment and Surge in Chronic Diseases

The Physicians Foundation

Scorecard with National and State Level Data Reveals Workforce Shortages, Low Primary Care Reimbursement, and Reduced Patient Access to Vital Services February 18, 2025 – As the nation faces a widespread surge in chronic diseases, the third Primary Care Scorecard highlights how systemic disinvestment in U.S. primary care is posing a grave threat to the wellbeing of communities nationwide.

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Can Cholesterol Metabolism Hold the Key to Parkinson’s Disease Treatment?

Dr. Shin's Notes

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor impairments, tremors, rigidity, and cognitive decline. While its exact cause remains elusive, new research suggests that cholesterol metabolism may play a critical role in its progression. A recent study published in PLoS Biology by Professor Zhentao Zhang and colleagues from Wuhan University reveals that… Read More » Can Cholesterol Metabolism Hold the Key to Parkinson’s Disease Treatment?

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Scientists discover mitochondria's role in shaping memory circuits

Medical Xpress

Virginia Tech neuroscientists have uncovered a mitochondrial process that supports the brain cells critical for learning, memory, and social recognition.

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Resources for Family Physicians: Navigating Policy Changes

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

We’ve been hearing from family physicians across Minnesota about the rapid pace of recent federal policy changes and concerns about their impact on patient care and the communities we serve. As a member-driven, member-led organization, the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians remains steadfast in our mission to support Minnesota’s 3,100+ family physicians, resident physicians and medical students in providing high-quality, comprehensive and continuous medical care for patients of all ages.

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NIH funding freeze stalls applications on $1.5 billion in medical research funds

NPR Health

The National Institutes of Health had to stop considering new grant applications, delaying funding for research into diseases ranging from heart disease and cancer to Alzheimer's and allergies. (Image credit: J.

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An Escape Fire for Healthcare

Noreta Family Medicine

An Escape Fire for Healthcare I recently watched a film, called “ Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare, ” a 2012 documentary about how the priorities in the US healthcare system are focused on increasing revenue, instead of on goals that improve health, like preventive care. Bill Skelton, founder of the Acupuncture Clinic here in Columbia, SC, gave me the film to watch and said he thought that as a Direct Primary Care physician and owner of Noreta Family Medicine, I would appreci

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More Locations, More Appointments, More Providers, More Convenience!

Altitude Family & Internal Medicine

Altitude Family & Internal Medicine (303) 730-2167 More Locations, More Appointments, More Providers, More Convenience! Big News: More Locations, More Appointments, More Providers, More Convenience! We have some absolutely fantastic updates to share with you! At Altitude Family & Internal Medicine, weve been working tirelessly. This post More Locations, More Appointments, More Providers, More Convenience!

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Could Aspartame Be Harming Your Heart? A New Study Raises Concerns

Dr. Shin's Notes

Artificial sweeteners like aspartame have long been marketed as a healthier alternative to sugar, offering the sweetness people crave without the added calories. But a new study suggests that aspartame may come with its own set of risks—specifically, for heart health. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that consuming aspartame significantly increased insulin… Read More » Could Aspartame Be Harming Your Heart?

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Scientists peel away the mystery of JAK enzymes, which play roles in everything from eczema to ulcerative colitis

Medical Xpress

Pharmaceutical ads are difficult to avoid in American television programming and a growing number of them promote a class of medications called JAK inhibitors, using an acronym that assumes the average TV watcher knows exactly what JAK stands for.

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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

A Collaborative Approach Between Health Care Providers and Community Partners Food insecurity affects thousands of Minnesotans, often contributing to chronic health conditions and overall poor health outcomes. Recognizing the critical connection between access to nutritious food and health, health care systems across Minnesota are taking innovative steps to address food insecurity.

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Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

NPR Health

With a measles outbreak growing in West Texas, and cases popping up across the country, experts say vaccination is your best protection. And it's not just for kids. Some adults may need a booster.

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Is DCIS Cancer or Not?

AMMD

Breast Cancer, as are all cancers, is on the rise. Women have a 13% chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. The average age of a breast cancer diagnosis has statistically been around 65. Now, roughly 9% of breast cancer diagnoses are in women under age 45 with this percentage continually rising(1). Cancer strikes at a younger and younger age, and 20 - 25% of all breast cancers are ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS (2).

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Study Reveals E-Cigarettes and Vaping May Be as Harmful as Traditional Cigarettes

Physicians News Digest

A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University has found that e-cigarettes and vaping products may pose health risks comparable to traditional cigarettes. This revelation is igniting discussions about the perceived safety of vaping, which many have considered a less harmful alternative to smoking. The study, led by Dr.

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Is there enough time for prevention in primary care?

Common Sense Family Doctor

Family physicians are being squeezed by two accelerating trends: (1) too few of us to care for the growing US population and (2) the rising number of tasks that we are asked to accomplish for each patient. A 2024 analysis projected that by 2040 a shortage of 58,000 primary care clinicians (including nurse practitioners and physician assistants) will occur.

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Research shows sotagliflozin is the first medication of its kind to significantly reduce both heart attacks and strokes

Medical Xpress

Sotagliflozin, a drug recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat type 2 diabetes and kidney disease with additional cardiovascular risk factors, can significantly reduce heart attack and stroke among these patients, according to results from an international clinical trial led by a Mount Sinai researcher.

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An accountable investment: How Sound’s ACO delivers on care and savings

Sound Physicians

Learn how accountable care is transforming healthcare for long-term care and assisted living facility residents. Discover the achievements and partnerships of Sound Long-Term Care Management.

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Mental health issues ripple through the federal workforce with firings

NPR Health

The way the terminations have been carried out will undermine the efficiency and productivity of workers left behind, expert says.

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CCP's Approach to Membership Growth and Development

Concierge Choice Physicians

​Allison Geddish, CCP Director of Membership Development , discusses CCP’s ongoing marketing that supports programs at the launch, and year after year.

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National Children’s Dental Health Month

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month , so there’s no better time to spotlight the importance of maintaining your teeth and gums. A smile is the best thing you can wear, so it’s important to upkeep your oral health. Although having good oral hygiene can certainly help the way your teeth look, keeping clean teeth and gums also helps your overall health, too.

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Episode 379: Neurology VMR – Double Vision for One Day

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] Episode description: We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time, Aye presents a case of double vision to Vale. Aye Chan Moe Thant ( @AyeThant94 ) Aye is a physician from Myanmar and now working as a clinical research team member at the Department of Neurology, Washington University in Saint Louis.

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Mitochondria's role in diabetes: Could reversing damage offer a cure?

Medical Xpress

Mitochondria are essential for generating energy that fuels cells and helps them function.

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Heart health among nursing home residents: The role of telemedicine in bridging care gaps

Sound Physicians

Maintaining optimal heart health for this vulnerable population requires a proactive, comprehensive, and agile approach, which is where Sound Physicians’ post-acute telemedicine can support the efforts of our nursing home partners.

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Why many Republicans think shrinking Medicaid will make it better

NPR Health

Republicans proposals to change the public health insurance program for low-income and disabled Americanscould amount to more than $2 trillion of cuts over the next decade.

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Happy Women Physicians Day!

Dignity Health Medical Foundation

Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of women in medicine – their dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to patient care. For generations, women have faced unique challenges navigating the medical field, and their perseverance has not only enriched the profession but also fundamentally reshaped health care for the better.

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Sleep

Southwest Family Physicians

Sleep Sleep is a very important part of a healthy mind and body. How much sleep should you get per night? And why is this important?… Most adults need 7 or more hours of sleep each night. It’s also important to get good-quality sleep on a regular schedule so you feel rested when you wake up. Why is getting enough sleep important? According to ODPHP, getting enough sleep has many benefits.