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From Numbers to Names: How Concierge Care is Redefining the Doctor-Patient Experience

Concierge Choice Physicians

Wayne Lipton, CCP Managing Partner ​America’s trust in medical professionals is dwindling, according to Gallup’s annual professions rating , dropping from a high of 67% in 2021 to just 53% in 2024. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal interviewed physicians, attempting to make sense of the declining numbers. For medical professionals and those working in healthcare, the article was grim.

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9 Symptoms of Leaky Gut & What To Do

AMMD

If your gut is healthy, chances are you are too. But when it’s not, it can lead to a wide range of issues—seasonal allergies, brain fog, skin problems, hormone imbalances, digestive troubles, and mood swings. Surprised? These are just a few symptoms of leaky gut syndrome. Conventional medicine does not recognize leaky gut syndrome as a medical condition.

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Top FDA vaccine official forced out, cites RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies."

NPR Health

A top vaccine advisor at the FDA was forced to resign on Friday. In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks, wrote "truth and transparency are not desired," by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Poor blood flow in the brain linked to postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome

Medical Xpress

In what is believed to be a world-first study, researchers from the University of Adelaide's Australian Dysautonomia and Arrhythmia Research Collaborative (ADARC) have used brain scans to identify blood flow problems in people with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

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Personalized Diabetes Treatment Plans: How Connecticut Specialists Approach Care

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Every year in Connecticut, about 17,000 adults are diagnosed with diabetes, a serious chronic condition. There are many types of diabetes — including type 1, type 2 and gestational — and many factors that affect how the condition changes over time. For that reason, everyone’s experience with diabetes is different, and treatment isn’t one-size-fits all.

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Speaking Up

Adventures of a Sick Doctor

I'm about to do it again. Parade myself and my cancer-ness around the place. Flaunting my flaws. Dribbling on about myself, my wellness, my illness. Exposing myself to accusations of bravery, or resilience, or miraculousness. Exposing myself to the possibility of no one caring less, or throwing their eyes to heaven. Would she ever shut up. Yeah yeah we know we know, stop going on about it.

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Apply to the ABMS Visiting Scholars Program

ABIM

The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) is committed to enhancing the quality of health care by certifying internists and subspecialists who demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for excellent patient care. To help advance this mission, ABIM and the ABIM Foundation are proud to sponsor the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Visiting Scholars Program , a year-long, part-time research program that supports early career physicians and researchers as they strive

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Lets Dare to Be Vulnerable: Crossing the Self-Disclosure Rubicon [Reflections]

Annals of Family Medicine

Physician self-disclosure is frequently employed intentionally to establish rapport, cultivate trust and reciprocity, convey empathy, offer hope and reassurance, or strengthen the credibility of clinical recommendations. Self-disclosure of mental health issues is very personal and is considered to be outside the scope of the patient-physician relationship.

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How to Choose the Best Hormone Doctor in Connecticut for Your Needs

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

When you’re living with diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis or another hormonal condition, working with the right hormone doctor is crucial for getting the care you need and staying healthy. But choosing a doctor can feel daunting, especially when there are many hormone doctors in your area. Here are some tips for choosing the best Connecticut-based hormone doctor for your unique needs.

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As opposition to fluoride grows, rural America risks a new surge of tooth decay

NPR Health

Many rural counties are short on dentists, and if they lose water fluoridation, tooth decay could surge to levels that have not been seen in decades, experts warn.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Health Care Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

As we move into the tenth week of the legislative session, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol and provides an update on health care bills. Committees reviewed a range of legislation, including efforts to address workforce shortages, expand insurance coverage and improve school health services.

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The General Public Vastly Overestimates Primary Care Spending in the United States [Research Briefs]

Annals of Family Medicine

This study assessed public perceptions of US primary care spending. An online survey was conducted using SurveyMonkey Audience (Symphony Technology Group), achieving a sample of 1,135 adult respondents reflective of the demographic distribution of the US adult population. Respondents’ mean estimate of the percentage of US health care spending funding primary care was 51.8% (SD 24.8, interquartile range [IQR] 40).

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Patient Testimonial – Cheryl Goble

Logansport Memorial Hospital

Healing doesn’t always follow a straight path—and for patients facing chronic or non-healing wounds, the journey can be long, emotional, and uncertain. At Logansport Memorial Hospital, our Wound Care team is committed to walking alongside patients during every stage of that journey, offering advanced treatment options with a personal touch. Cheryl Goble’s story is a moving example of how the right care, delivered at the right time, can make all the difference.

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This Harlem pastor fights mental health stigma — and shares his own struggles

NPR Health

First Corinthian Baptist Church founded a separate nonprofit that employs therapists to bring mental health care to a community where stigma remains a high barrier to healing. (Image credit: Jos A. Alvarado Jr.

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Measles outbreak leads to dangerous vitamin A toxicity

Medical Xpress

As a measles outbreak spreads across the U.S., doctors are now seeing a new and unexpected danger: children getting sick from taking too much vitamin A.

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Heplisav-B vs Standard Hepatitis B Vaccine Booster for Health Care Workers [Research Briefs]

Annals of Family Medicine

Confidence in hepatitis B seroprotection for US health care workers includes a complete immunization series followed by a hepatitis B surface antigen antibody (anti-HBs) titer ≥10 mIU/mL. We compared standard hepatitis B vaccines to Heplisav-B (Dynavax Technologies Corp) as a single booster for young, healthy, previously vaccinated individuals.

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Easing Arthritis Pain: Natural Remedies & Medical Treatments

Center for Family Medicine

Is Arthritic Pain Taking Over Your Life? Joints are necessary for daily movement, work, and everything in between. If the joints are painful and stiff, then even the simplest activities become challenging. Joint pain is a common reason for a doctor’s visit. In many cases, the diagnosis is arthritic pain. Arthritis is a general term signifying inflammation and possible damage to the cartilage and bone of a joint.

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Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents

The Physicians Foundation

Skip to content Share Your Story: Submit your own experiences and perspectives as a physician here. Research Resources Grants About Leadership Annual Reports Fellowship Program Leadership Award Program Brandeis Leadership Institute Newsroom Surveys Stories Connect ; Connect FILTER BY Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Search Results News Burnout, withdrawal remain ‘alarmingly high’ among physicians and residents By GLIDE Support RElATED POSTS Press Releases New Book Docu

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Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group, Dignity Health Woodland Clinic Clinicians Voted “Top Docs”

Dignity Health Medical Foundation

We are proud to announce that 70 physicians from Dignity Health Mercy Medical Group, and 34 from Dignity Health Woodland Clinic have been voted SacTown Magazine’s Top Doctors for 2025. The “Top Docs” honor is an annual list of the area’s best doctors as voted by their peers.

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Changes in the Ambulatory Use of Antibiotics in France Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020-2022: A Nationwide Time-Series Analysis [Research Briefs]

Annals of Family Medicine

We estimated the changes in the ambulatory use of antibiotics in France due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020-2022 by conducting time-series analyses using nationwide data from French health insurance databases. We examined all systemic antibiotics dispensed from January 1, 2010 through March 31, 2022. Use of most antibiotics decreased during the 3-month period following the start of first lockdown (March 17, 2020), and these decreases persisted 12 months later.

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Songbirds highlight dopamine's role in learning

Medical Xpress

Many everyday skills, such as speech, are not innate. They are learned through trial and error. Now, by analyzing young songbirds rehearsing their fathers' songs, researchers at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute have for the first time witnessed the role that the brain's reward machinery plays as the brain naturally learns over time through practice.

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USAID terminates nearly all its remaining employees

NPR Health

The remaining USAID employees were given an end-of-employment date in an email sent out today.

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Episode 386: Neurology VMR – Confusion

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] Episode description: We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time, Sebastian presents a case of confusion to Aye. 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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Convenience or Continuity: When Are Patients Willing to Wait to See Their Own Doctor? [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

PURPOSE Much of the literature on team-based primary care has focused on physician productivity, workload, and burnout. Less is known about how team-based care influences patient satisfaction and perceptions of the trade-off between continuity and access. This study assessed the preferences of family medicine patients for seeing their primary care physician (PCP) vs other team clinicians based on visit type and wait time.

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Japanese scientists use stem cell treatment to restore movement in spinal injury patients

Medical Xpress

A stem cell treatment helped improve the motor function of two out of four patients with a spinal cord injury in the first clinical study of its kind, Japanese scientists said.

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Could legal weed make you sick? Here's how California tries to keep it safe

NPR Health

With no help from the federal government, states are trying to regulate recreational marijuana. California's Department of Cannabis Control works to keep contaminants out of joints, vapes and edibles.

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Tips To Get Rid of Your Cough

Doctor On Demand

A persistent cough can be frustrating and disruptive, but there are several ways to find relief depending on the cause. If your cough is due to a common cold, bronchitis , or another respiratory infection, staying hydrated is key. Drinking plenty of water, warm teas, or broth can help thin mucus and soothe an irritated throat. Using a humidifier or taking a steamy shower can also add moisture to the air, which may ease coughing caused by dry or inflamed airways.

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Performance-Based Reimbursement, Illegitimate Tasks, Moral Distress, and Quality Care in Primary Care: A Mediation Model of Longitudinal Data [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

PURPOSE We tested for direct and indirect effects that performance-based reimbursement (PBR) in primary care has on perceived individual and organizational quality of care, and the role of illegitimate tasks and moral distress as potential mediators. METHOD We used results from the Longitudinal Occupational Health survey in Healthcare Sweden with data collected in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

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How melanoma and other tumors succeed in hiding and resisting immunotherapy

Medical Xpress

Cutaneous melanoma, the most aggressive form of skin cancer, is characterized by its accumulation of a large number of mutations. Although some of these alterations should be recognized as a threat by our defenses, melanomas often escape immune system surveillance. As a result, more than half of patients do not generally respond to current immunotherapies.

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TikTok is full of ADHD advice — just don't trust it for a diagnosis

NPR Health

TikTok has become the go-to-source on ADHD for teens and young adults. But a new study finds a lot of the information is misleading and can make people's symptoms worse.

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How drivers of health screenings led to immediate patient impact and practice sustainability

The Physicians Foundation

Skip to content Share Your Story: Submit your own experiences and perspectives as a physician here. Research Resources Grants About Leadership Annual Reports Fellowship Program Leadership Award Program Brandeis Leadership Institute Newsroom Surveys Stories Connect ; Connect FILTER BY Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Search Results News How drivers of health screenings led to immediate patient impact and practice sustainability By GLIDE Support RElATED POSTS Press Relea

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Treatment of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in Primary Care and Its Patient-Level Variation: An American Family Cohort Study [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

PURPOSE Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the 2 most common bacterial sexually transmitted infections in the United States. Nonadherence to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention treatment guidelines remains a concern. We examined how well chlamydia and gonorrhea treatment in primary care settings adhered to guidelines. METHODS We used electronic health records from the PRIME registry to identify patients with diagnosis codes or positive test results for chlamydia and/or gonorrhea from 2018 to

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Automated insulin delivery improves glycemic control of type 2 diabetes in randomized trial

Medical Xpress

Jaeb Center for Health Research conducted a randomized controlled trial evaluating the impact of automated insulin delivery (AID) in adults with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes. AID significantly lowered glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and improved glucose control compared to standard insulin therapy with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).

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'Grandpas' got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders' health, too

NPR Health

Older men can find themselves isolated after retirement. Volunteer groups like Grandpas United are good for both physical and mental health.

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Is Healthcare Consolidation Fueling the Physician Burnout Crisis?

The Physicians Foundation

Skip to content Share Your Story: Submit your own experiences and perspectives as a physician here. Research Resources Grants About Leadership Annual Reports Fellowship Program Leadership Award Program Brandeis Leadership Institute Newsroom Surveys Stories Connect ; Connect FILTER BY Year 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Search Results News Is Healthcare Consolidation Fueling the Physician Burnout Crisis?

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Adverse Outcomes Associated With Inhaled Corticosteroid Use in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

PURPOSE We aimed to assess long-term inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) risks in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management. METHODS We extracted electronic health record data for individuals aged >45 years with COPD from a data repository. The prevalent cohort required a diagnosis of COPD any time during the observation period, and the inception cohort required a diagnosis of COPD made after entry into the database.

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Immunization program for babies slashes RSV hospital admissions

Medical Xpress

An Australian-first study demonstrating the effectiveness of a new immunization against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for babies found it to be almost 90% effective in reducing hospitalization rates and helped more than 500 WA families avoid a hospital stay.