Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 31, 2025

TLDR at bottom* The Challenge of Staying Engaged in Medicine There’s no doubt that practicing medicine is rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. Between administrative burdens, long hours, and the emotional weight of patient care, at times, it’s easy to feel disconnected from the joy that once drew us to this field. Many physicians—residents and faculty alike—struggle with burnout and question whether they’re making the impact they hoped for.

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Colorado Academy of Family Physicians

JANUARY 29, 2025

By Neal K. Walia In collaboration with the Colorado Health Policy Coalition (CHPC), the Colorado Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP) has joined a collective letter addressed to Colorado’s Congressional delegation. The letter emphasizes our shared commitment to ensuring access to affordable, comprehensive healthcare for all Coloradans, fortifying the healthcare safety net, and safeguarding Colorado’s economic and public.

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Edge Family Medicine

JANUARY 9, 2025

A Health Revolution with Lifestyle Medicine At Edge Family Medicine, we recognize the transformative power of lifestyle medicine in reversing early-stage chronic diseases. As a leading family medical practice in Upland, CA, we champion evidence-based approaches that empower patients to take control of their health. Chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obesity can be effectively managed—and even reversed—through the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, physical act

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Adventures of a Sick Doctor

JANUARY 27, 2025

I tell people I am getting chemo every two weeks, but that is not entirely true. I am often tempted by my innate tendency to divilment, to write things that are not fully veracious, just for the giggle. I could tell people I have been cured by angels, or that I take ivermectin every second day, or that tequila slammers have been the key to my recovery.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

JANUARY 28, 2025

Patients can choose a more personalized approach to managing their cardiology care ​ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – January 28, 2025 – Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP), the nation’s leading full- service concierge medical service provider, today announced that Evan Caruso, MD, FACC, a cardiologist with Heart Specialists of Sarasota in Sarasota, FL, has enrolled in the company’s Hybrid Choice™ program - an enhanced service that gives patients peace of mind with greater

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Dr. Shin's Notes

JANUARY 16, 2025

A groundbreaking study reveals that eating too much red meat—especially processed kinds—could increase your risk of dementia. But don’t worry, swapping these foods for healthier alternatives might not just save your memory but also keep your brain young. Red Meat and Dementia Risk Dr. Daniel Wang and his team at the Harvard T.H. Chan School… Read More » Can Your Dinner Plate Predict Your Brain Health?

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 17, 2025

(NEW) TLDR at the bottom* Welcome back to our series on physical well-being investments. Today, we’re diving into perhaps the most critical supporter of self-care, the very foundation - restorative sleep. How challenging that can be in this line of work! If you’re already waking up refreshed and energized throughout the day—keep doing what works for you.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

JANUARY 28, 2025

The start of a new year often brings a sense of renewal and the desire to make positive changes in our lives. For many, weight loss is one of the most common resolutions, but achieving long-term success requires more than just setting a goal—it’s about creating a realistic, sustainable plan. If you’re determined to make healthier choices and work toward weight loss in Valley Village , setting well-defined goals is the first step toward success.

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NPR Health

JANUARY 30, 2025

In one of the most tense exchanges in a heated confirmation hearing, Senator Angela Alsobrooks called out past comments RFK Jr. made suggesting a different vaccine schedule for Black people.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

JANUARY 21, 2025

Patients can choose a more personalized approach to managing their cardiology care ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – January 21, 2025 – Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP), the nation’s leading full- service concierge medical service provider, today announced that Thomas P. Archer, MD, FACC, FHFSA , a cardiologist with Heart Specialists of Sarasota in Sarasota, FL, has enrolled in the company’s Hybrid Choice™ program - an enhanced service that gives patients peace of mind with g

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 17, 2025

Many vaccines work by introducing a protein to the body that resembles part of a virus. Ideally, the immune system will produce long-lasting antibodies recognizing that specific virus, thereby providing protection.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 24, 2025

(NEW) TLDR at the bottom* We are looking at your investment in your own well-being with the emphasis this go round on physical health. To date, we reviewed a helpful lifestyle change framework. We have also explored movement and exercise along with sleep. Today’s focus: That hot-button, often controversial topic, historically poorly taught in medical training that every influencer seems to have a strong opinion regarding: Nutrition Disclaimer #1 - This information is for individuals withou

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Colorado Academy of Family Physicians

JANUARY 22, 2025

We’re pleased to share the redesigned and revitalized Colorado FP magazine with you. This issue includes a conversation with Colorado physician and AAFP President, Dr. Jen Brull, a reflection on volunteering for CAFP’s Doctor of the Day program from Dr. Aaron Block, and a preview of the 2025 Legislative Session. Find the full issue here.

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Southwest Family Physicians

JANUARY 22, 2025

According to the CDC, handwashing can reduce the risk of getting sick by up to 40%. It is also one of the most cost-effective ways to prevent the spread of illness. According to Healthcare Highways, handwashing can help prevent the spread of germs and illness in several ways. First, it removes germs from your hands. Second, it helps break down the fatty outer layer of germs, making them more susceptible to being killed by soap and water.

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NPR Health

JANUARY 22, 2025

In a memo obtained by NPR, acting health secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from 'a presidential appointee.' (Image credit: Sarah L.

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Sound Physicians

JANUARY 7, 2025

Explore how frailty assessments can enhance postoperative outcomes, reduce complications, and optimize care for elderly patients undergoing surgery.

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 17, 2025

Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is a key molecule involved in inflammation and plays an important role in both healthy and diseased states. In disease, high levels of IL-1 in the brain are linked to neuroinflammation, which can disrupt the body's stress response, cause sickness-like behaviors, worsen inflammation by activating brain immune cells, and allow immune cells from the body to enter the brain.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 10, 2025

(NEW) TLDR at the bottom* We are looking at your investment in your own well-being with the emphasis this go round on physical health. Last week we reviewed a helpful lifestyle change framework. Today we go a bit more in depth on movement and exercise. You Know This - still - it’s a good time to review through the lens of self instead of patient care.

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Altitude Family & Internal Medicine

JANUARY 28, 2025

Altitude Family & Internal Medicine (303) 730-2167 Navigating the 2024-2025 Respiratory Season Navigating the 2024-2025 Respiratory Season: What You Need to Know The 2024-2025 respiratory season is shaping up to be one of the worst in recent memory, with particularly high levels. This post Navigating the 2024-2025 Respiratory Season first appeared on Altitude Family & Internal Medicine (303) 730-2167 and is written by Doug Hansen.

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Annals of Family Medicine

JANUARY 27, 2025

As a primary care pediatrician trained before work hour restrictions were enacted, I spent hours mastering procedures that trainees today rarely perform. The changing landscape of health care clinician roles, technology, and work hour restrictions have all contributed to a remarkable decline in trainees’ procedural competence which has significant negative effects for patients, health care systems, and physicians themselves.

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NPR Health

JANUARY 22, 2025

RFK Jr. plans to keep collecting referral fees in lawsuits against the drug company Merck even if confirmed as HHS secretary, according to new filings with the Office of Government Ethics.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

JANUARY 19, 2025

Most patients who choose colonoscopy as a screening test for colorectal cancer are referred from primary care to a gastroenterologist or other specialist who performs endoscopy. But that wasn’t the case for the estimated 1 in 15 US patients whose screening colonoscopies were performed by family physicians in 2021. A study of an insurance claims database found that family physicians are more likely to perform colonoscopies in older, male patients residing in more rural areas of the Midwest, South

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 24, 2025

Researchers from Mass General Brigham and collaborating institutions have developed a non-invasive approach to manipulate cardiac tissue activity by using light to stimulate an innovative ink incorporated into bioprinted tissue. Their goal is to develop a technique that can be used to repair the heart. Their findings in preclinical models, published in Science Advances, show the transformative potential of non-invasive therapeutic methods to control electrically active tissues.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 3, 2025

(NEW) TL;DR at the bottom* We continue to take a deeper dive into our physical health as one facet for our well-being. Background: It's a new year and a new day! Many of us aspire to make meaningful lifestyle changes, such as incorporating regular exercise or improving self-care. Yet, despite our best intentions, we often encounter obstacles that feel insurmountable.

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Southwest Family Physicians

JANUARY 23, 2025

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal cancer is cancer of the colon or rectum. Colorectal cancer does not always cause symptoms, especially at first. Someone could have colorectal cancer and not know it. That is why getting screened regularly for colorectal cancer is so important. According to the CDC, if you have symptoms, they may include— A change in bowel habits.

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Annals of Family Medicine

JANUARY 27, 2025

There is a hum and drum to the clinical day, sounds and rhythms that pervade physician and patient’s soundscape. We hear but we do not listen. The soundtrack of the daily grind is experienced as an audio blanket of white noise. Often taken for granted, we suggest the sounds of practice form an important role in our daily lives as family doctors.

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NPR Health

JANUARY 1, 2025

Outbreaks of the gastrointestinal illness are surging both at sea and on land. Here's what to know.

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Vida Family Medicine

JANUARY 3, 2025

"Christmas Mastitis" is a surprisingly common issue for breastfeeding moms during the holiday season. Over the past week, I’ve received several calls about this problem, so I wanted to share helpful information to support those struggling and prepare pregnant moms for next year. What Causes Christmas Mastitis? The holidays bring a flurry of changes to our routines.

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 18, 2025

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. For survivors of the most common type of stroke, called an ischemic stroke, only about 5 percent fully recover. Most others suffer from long-term problems, including weakness, chronic pain, or epilepsy.

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Priority Physicians

JANUARY 20, 2025

member login CONTACT US About Us Concierge Medicine Services Our Physicians Locations Member Login Contact Us L Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist January 21, 2025 Orthopedic pain management is a guessing game. Knowing where and how to get treated is challenging. Say you’ve sprained your ankle ice skating. On the drive home, it’s swelling and painful.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary Its another deprescribing super special on today’s GeriPal Podcast, where we delve into the latest research on deprescribing medications prescribed to older adults. Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes. In our first segment, we discuss a study led by Constance Fung and her team, which investigated the use of a masked tapering method combined with augmented cogni

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Annals of Family Medicine

JANUARY 27, 2025

The impact of the Supreme Court of the United States ruling against race-conscious admissions extends beyond college admissions to professional schools. Based partially on the idea that enough time had elapsed for achievement of the stated goals of affirmative action, the court ruled race-conscious admissions are unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause.

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NPR Health

JANUARY 5, 2025

A recent study shows getting walking more may help prevent depressive symptoms. Tracking your steps may help you stay motivated, researchers say.

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Doctor On Demand

JANUARY 22, 2025

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory infection that can affect individuals of all ages, but it is particularly prevalent in young children and older adults. Understanding the symptoms of RSV is crucial, especially as they are similar to those of COVID-19 , the common cold, or the flu. Let’s explore the distinctive signs of RSV in children , highlight the similarities with other respiratory illnesses, and emphasize the importance of seeking professional medical advice.

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 17, 2025

A new Health Affairs article highlights the detrimental impact of recent state and federal policies that restrict discussions of "divisive concepts," including structural racism. It warns that these policies undermine efforts to address health inequities and improve population health.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

JANUARY 2, 2025

[link] Episode description: We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time, Dr. Sebastian Green presents a case of generalized weakness to Aye. Neurology DDx Schema 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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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 8, 2025

By Sara W. Koblitz Whether a patent can be listed in the Orange Book is a critical issue for both brand and generic manufacturers, and, of particular interest in the last few years is whether patents claiming just the device constituent of a combination product is eligible for listing. While mums the word from FDA, the FTC has some strong opinions on the issue.

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