Integrated Care News by CFHA

APRIL 16, 2025

Dear Mr. Kennedy, First, thank you for bringing urgency and passion to the nation’s conversation on health and the chronic disease epidemic. Your desire to reimagine our approach to well-being is one that we share as a 30-year-old upstart association rooted in the fundamental idea that our health system is disintegrated. At the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA), we see your agenda aligning with ours in powerful ways.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 25, 2025

As early as 1897, Hill and Barnard called for standardization of blood pressure measurements, since arm position affects the results (see BMJ 1897 ). Yet, a review in 2014 showed that guidelines and studies still recommend and use different arm positions. So, here is a “standard”… What do the current ESC guidelines from 2024 recommend?

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Colorado Academy of Family Physicians

APRIL 9, 2025

Walt Larimore, MD To supplement his column in this month’s Colorado FP, Dr. Walt Larimore has compiled even more information and resources to support family physicians like you to educate your patients and communities about the importance of vaccines. See his article and CME quiz in the latest issue of the magazine. MORE VACCINE NEWS: The post Vaccine News You Can Use – Supplemental Resources for Family Physicians appeared first on Colorado Academy of Family Physicians.

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A Country Doctor Writes

APRIL 26, 2025

As doctors, we are like actors or musicians. We play roles, we play compositions that can reach deeply into the consciousness of other human beings. We can evoke feelings and sometimes bring about change if we are skilled and genuine in our delivery of the message our patients need to hear in the moment we meet them. This is a topic I keep coming back to, with words like ACT, CHAMELEON and ROLE PLAY.

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 24, 2025

Women’s health screenings are an essential part of preventive care, yet many people aren’t sure what to expect during these visits—or when the right time is to schedule them. Whether it’s your first pap smear or you’re wondering if you can have the test while on your period, this guide walks you through the essentials of women’s health checkups, how to prepare, and common questions many patients have.

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AMMD

APRIL 9, 2025

Do you have gas, bloating, or stomach pain that doesn’t seem to be going away on its own? In fact, some days, it seems it’s getting worse. How do I know if I have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or something else? After all, SIBO may resemble other gut infections such as IBS or leaky gut. Many people chalk up digestive drama to something bad they ate.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

APRIL 11, 2025

In the current post-truth moment in history, the lines between personal beliefs and objective facts are becoming increasingly blurred. The distinction between the two is vital not only for the advancement of science, social justice, and health but also for life in the community and our collective well-being. It has been suggested that psychology’s role in this post-truth era should be to help people differentiate between beliefs and facts by studying and developing the meta-cognitive skill

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Colorado Academy of Family Physicians

APRIL 2, 2025

We’re pleased to share this issue of Colorado FP, which celebrates our 2025 Family Medicine Award recipients, includes the Academy’s 2024 Annual Report, and more. Read the issue here. The post Read the Latest Colorado FP appeared first on Colorado Academy of Family Physicians.

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A Country Doctor Writes

APRIL 5, 2025

In Sweden, back when I trained, three blood tests were the “routine labs” done at most doctor visits: Hemoglobin, White Bloood Cell Count and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate. I’m trying to remember, but I don’t think everyone waited an hour to see the doctor, so they must have used a modified rapid sedimentation rate. The “Sed Rate”, or “sänkan” as we call it, was invented by Robin Fåhraeus, a relative of one of my High School teachers.

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Dr. Shin's Notes

APRIL 29, 2025

Picture this: a teenager, sitting alone, taking another puff from a sleek, flavored e-cigarette, believing it’s harmless compared to traditional cigarettes. Now imagine offering them a tool that could actually help break that habit — not through willpower alone, but with real, scientific support. That tool may already exist. A groundbreaking clinical trial led by… Read More » Can a Smoking Cessation Pill Help Teens Quit Vaping?

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AMMD

APRIL 16, 2025

It is hard to enjoy your favorite foods when nausea, digestive upset, and heartburn aren’t far behind. Many people have acid reflux, where acid and other fluids in your stomach travel back up your esophagus. What many do not realize is that this can also be a sign of bile reflux. Your liver produces bile to help your gut break down and absorb nutrients.

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 11, 2025

Visiting your doctor for a regular checkup is one of the most important steps you can take to stay healthy. But many people aren’t sure what to talk about during these visits. Asking the right questions can help you understand your health better, stay ahead of potential problems, and make informed decisions. Whether it’s your first visit in a while or just another routine appointment, here’s a guide to the essential topics you should discuss with your doctor — and why they matter.

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 29, 2025

How Sprouts Help to Improve Your Health Boosting Your Nutrient Intake and The Key to Better Nutrition In my last article, I talked about how to grow sprouts , their different types and some educational videos on this topic and in this we learn how sprouts enhance your health for a even better life. One of the most compelling reasons to include sprouts in your diet is their impressive nutrient profile- this I have covered in my last article.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 29, 2025

Subungual hematomas are common. Here’s an essential guide on how and when to drain them: Trephination Indications Use nail trephination (drilling) for subungual hematomas that are painful or cover >25% of nail area and are <48 hours old. It relieves pain and prevents nail dystrophy or secondary infections ( Source ). Nail Removal Indications In the past, nail removal was recommended for large hematomas, but several studies showed equal efficacy for trephination.

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A Country Doctor Writes

APRIL 3, 2025

The last few days have been really busy, but they still felt controlled, almost leisurely and smooth. Patients have been seen on time, my office notes have been completed in real time and my superbills have been submitted before each patient reached the check-out station. Things were really humming. The new nurse, who is orienting with Autumn, noticed that I was humming each time I dashed back to my desk to grab a printout, my tuning fork or something else.

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Permanente Medicine

APRIL 16, 2025

Affiliation will allow groups to drive high-value care and innovation PORTLAND, ORE, April 16, 2025 – Oregon-based Northwest Permanente (NWP) and The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) of Northern California announced a formal affiliation today. NWP and TPMG are physician-led, independent Permanente Medical Groups who partner exclusively with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan to provide care for their patients in Oregon, southwest Washington, and Northern California.

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AMMD

APRIL 17, 2025

You tried all the recommended diet changes and supplements, yet you still experience bloating, gas, and digestive issues. The reason for that may be due to stubborn biofilms. Biofilms are complex organizations of microbes that stick to your intestinal tract. A layer of thick, sticky material protects these microbes from your immune system. If you want to know how to get rid of biofilm to maximize immunity and support overall health, you are in the right place.

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 15, 2025

If you’ve ever experienced itchy eyes, sneezing, or unexplained skin rashes, allergies might be the cause. Understanding your triggers is the first step toward relief—and that’s where allergy testing comes in. In this guide, we’ll walk through the different types of allergy tests, how to prepare, and what the results actually mean. Why Get an Allergy Test?

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 17, 2025

Introduction to Sprouts and Their Importance A Guide for Vegans and Health Enthusiasts on how to use a variety of sprouts to boost your health Hello friends, After my last two articles about Fever and Fever Management, I thought that I should write one about some nutritious and healthy eating item. I was just browsing through some articles on a medical website-Medscape- and I came across a very interesting podcast on how to improve our health and vitality by eating sprouts.

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NPR Health

APRIL 21, 2025

Workers who track data on car crashes, drownings, traumatic brain injury, falls in the elderly, and other perils lost their jobs. Advocates worry life-saving work will stop.

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A Country Doctor Writes

APRIL 17, 2025

I recently reposted a 2017 WordPress reflection on my Substack about how sometimes a disease evolves so slowly that you, as a continuity provider, barely notice it but another, covering, provider notices the subtle abnormalities and recognizes the pattern as a new disease. When taking a medical history, it is often very difficult to pin down the duration of a patient’s symptoms or the speed of change.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

APRIL 24, 2025

[link] CPSolvers: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series Episode 27 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 2 Show Notes by Asya Pitre April 25, 2025 Summary: In this second half of a two-part series, Dr. Tami Benton and Dr. Kevin Simon discuss racial and gender health disparities in youth suicide. They explore the impact of racism, trauma, and inequities in care, while emphasizing the need for culturally grounded, community-based prevention.

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AMMD

APRIL 4, 2025

There’s nothing worse than feeling so bloated you can’t fit into your favorite clothes. You’re embarrassed by the foul-smelling gas you’re passing, and you’re so constipated to have to reach for a laxative just to find relief. If that’s you, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)— a form of intestinal bacterial overgrowth that disrupts digestion and causes uncomfortable symptoms.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 5, 2025

University of New Mexico researchers studying the health risks posed by gadolinium, a toxic rare earth metal used in MRI scans, have found that oxalic acid, a molecule found in many foods, can generate nanoparticles of the metal in human tissues.

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 8, 2025

By Kurt R. Karst The FDA Reduction-in-Force (Termination)or RIF(T)announced last week has resulted in countless stories in the press and on personal LinkedIn accounts from those RIFd. As the dust begins to settle and we all assess what this means for the future of FDA and the public health, generally, this blogger wanted to call out one particular division in the Office of Generic Drugs (OGD), funded by user fees under the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA), that was eradicated and what t

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NPR Health

APRIL 25, 2025

Commerce Department employees caught up in a legal battle over their mass firings are now learning that their health care coverage was cut off weeks ago, even though they were paying their premiums.

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Today's Hospitalist

APRIL 24, 2025

Key takeaways: Admission delays from the ED can adversely affect mortality, length of stay, medical errors and quality of care. One VA center reduced its admission delay by almost one-third with a series of three interventions. Those interventions included standardizing both bed assignments and nursing handoffs while having ED providers—not an inpatient team—enter skeletal orders when deciding to admit a patient.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

APRIL 12, 2025

The need for medical assistants is growing rapidly. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the field will grow by 15 percent from 2023 to 2033 , which is higher than the average for roles that provide support to healthcare professionals. Each year, an estimated 119,800 medical assistant jobs will open up across the country, including in Connecticut.

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AMMD

APRIL 24, 2025

Whether you are new to the health scene or have been around for a while, you have probably heard about the importance of detoxing. You may also have seen the growing trend of using activated charcoal for detoxing. Is there any truth to this, or is it simply a passing fad? Hospitals have been using activated charcoal to address cases of acute poisoning.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

APRIL 22, 2025

As we move into the eleventh week of the legislative session, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol, provides an update on health care bills and shares what to expect next in the legislative session. LEGISLATIVE DEADLINES REACHED We came to the end of the legislature’s third deadline last week, which means all bills with a fiscal impact in each committee needed to be voted out and sent to the Fina

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Permanente Medicine

APRIL 22, 2025

As wildfires devastated the Los Angeles region earlier this year, health care services and medical resources were quickly deployed across the area, thanks to the timely efforts of Permanente medical staff and disaster planning by physician leaders. Many Permanente physicians and physician leaders, including Ramin Davidoff, MD, co-CEO of The Permanente Federation, could be found at shelters coordinating the response and providing care or support for people of the affected communities.

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NPR Health

APRIL 14, 2025

'/> The program, Charting My Path for Future Success, aimed to help teens with disabilities transition from high school to the real world. It abruptly ended when DOGE terminated its federal contract.

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Today's Hospitalist

APRIL 29, 2025

HOSPITALISTS GET SPECIALIST support from the usual list of specialties—think cardiology and pulmonology, for example—but they also work with specialists who are generally found only inside hospitals. This category includes physicians like laborists and surgicalists, some of whom were created in the image of hospitalists. But exactly how common are these “ists?

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 18, 2025

Northeastern University scientists have discovered that a protein in the human brain could potentially be used to grow new neurons in the lab and enhance brain processes affected by aging or neurodegenerative diseases.

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AMMD

APRIL 24, 2025

Unless you have been living under a rock, you are likely aware that there are toxins all around us. Thousands of harmful chemicals infiltrate our air, water, food, and household products. Thankfully, you can incorporate natural remedies such as activated charcoal to help your body eliminate toxins and reduce their harmful effects. However, timing is everything when it comes to this natural detoxifier.

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Jackson Physician Search

APRIL 29, 2025

As healthcare organizations strive to meet patient demand amid a worsening physician shortage, advanced practice providers (APPs) have emerged as […] The post The Evolution of Advanced Practice Providers and What It Means for Your Recruitment Strategy appeared first on Jackson Physician Search.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

APRIL 24, 2025

Minnesota’s Health Care Homes (HCH) certification program is transforming primary care by recognizing clinics that prioritize patient-centered, team-based care. This free and voluntary program offers significant benefits to clinics, health care professionals and patients across the state. Most uncertified clinics across the state may already be meeting many of the certification requirements.

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