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?
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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
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.
AMMD
APRIL 24, 2025
It can be frustrating to feel as if you are constantly battling bloating, fatigue, and recurring infections. Despite changing your diet and adding supplements, you may still find yourself with candida overgrowth or autoimmune flare-ups. Oftentimes, there is a hidden factor that is a major contributor to these recurring issues. For example, many people have a biofilm in the gut problem and do not even know it.
NPR Health
APRIL 24, 2025
House Rep. Gerry Connolly is pushing CDC leadership to explain why the personnel who handle FOIA requests lost their jobs, noting that that the public has a right to access federal records.
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.
Medical Xpress
APRIL 20, 2025
When humans are trying to grasp a complicated concept or solve a problem, they might suddenly feel like they have gained a deeper understanding or think of something they had not thought of before. This type of 'aha' moments, broadly referred to as 'insight', can play a key role in their ultimate ability to acquire new valuable knowledge or solve the problem at hand.
Center for Family Medicine
APRIL 21, 2025
Why A Good Night’s Sleep Matters The average American adult sleeps less than 7 hours nightly. This is less than the minimum 7-9 hours recommended by doctors and scientists. For millions, sleep length and quality are disrupted due to sleep disorders. Sleep is essential for physical and mental well-being. This is the time when the body resets, discarding damaged cells while repairing and rejuvenating the body.
NPR Health
APRIL 25, 2025
Scientists have a new clue in the mystery of why younger people are getting more colon cancer. It may have to do with a toxin produced by a common gut microbe.
The Clinical Problem Solvers
APRIL 24, 2025
[link] In this episode, Noah and Marcela explored a compelling case presented by Debora, engaging in a thoughtful discussion. At the end, Mark shared the key teaching points from the case, inspiring us all to reflect and grow. Embark on this diagnostic journey with us!
Medical Xpress
APRIL 19, 2025
Tel Aviv University-led research has found that infants prescribed acid-suppressive medications during their first six months of life had an increased risk of developing celiac disease autoimmunity under certain study conditions.
Imperial Center Family Medicine
APRIL 21, 2025
Cholesterol tests are among the most important practices for your heart health. However, you may have noticed varying terminology. What exactly is the difference between a lipid panel and a cholesterol screening ? This blog will help you understand basic terms, concepts, and expectations related to cholesterol screenings. Comprehending the Basics of Cholesterol Cholesterol is a fat with a waxy consistency that travels through your bloodstream.
NPR Health
APRIL 24, 2025
Taking the drug made one writer feel so sick she quit and focused on healthy habits instead of her body size. Turns out, 65% of people using GLP-1 drugs for weight loss quit within a year.
InHouse Physicians
APRIL 23, 2025
Why Health & Safety Planning Matters More Than Ever With infectious disease risks, rising mental health needs, and the unexpected always looming, event planners are being asked to think beyond logistics and programming. They’re being asked to prioritize people.
Medical Xpress
APRIL 19, 2025
When you see a bag of carrots at the grocery store, does your mind go to potatoes and parsnips or buffalo wings and celery?
ABIM
APRIL 24, 2025
Salahuddin Kazi, MD, Chair, Rheumatology Board The Rheumatology Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on March 11, 2025. Representatives from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) joined for a portion of the meeting*. The following is a summary report of the spring meeting.
NPR Health
APRIL 25, 2025
Time Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2025. Above: She accepts an award at Rihanna's 3rd Annual Diamond Ball in 2017.'/> A kid whose parents couldn't afford school fees is now an "icon" on Time magazine's 2025 list recognizing her work as CEO of Camfed, a charity that gives millions of girls a chance for an education.
PEMBlog
APRIL 22, 2025
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is commonaffecting approximately 1 in 68 childrenand increasingly recognized in pediatric emergency departments (EDs). While we pride ourselves on providing high-quality care for all children, we must acknowledge that the noisy, fast-paced, and unpredictable environment of the ED can be especially distressing for autistic patients.
Medical Xpress
APRIL 25, 2025
It's no secret that our waistlines often expand in middle age, but the problem isn't strictly cosmetic. Belly fat accelerates aging and slows down metabolism, increasing our risk for developing diabetes, heart problems and other chronic diseases. Exactly how age transforms a six pack into a softer stomach, however, is murky.
FDA Law Blog
APRIL 21, 2025
By John W.M. Claud & Michelle L. Butler Recent reductions in force (RIFs) and leadership changes at FDA are already affecting key agency functionsand as the administration plans a broader reorganization, the impact will likely grow. One area drawing increasing attention is how these changes will affect the drug development and review process. As reported by the Wall Street Journal last week , reviews of both innovative and follow-on drugs have been caught in a traffic jam, largely due to a
NPR Health
APRIL 22, 2025
The health secretary announced a push to eliminate petroleum-based colorants from the food supply. But he'll need to get food companies on board.
PEMBlog
APRIL 21, 2025
Don’t forget to use lidocaine when performing painful procedure sin children – even if the child is going to be sedated. Also nu-metal wasn’t that bad… was it? Lyrics We know anesthetics will numb your pain Lacerations abscess all the same Injection or gel applied in advance Whether you suture or incision and lance A field block to cover the whole space A regional nerve block for wounds on the kids face [chorus] I tried to sew but got nowhere in the end I didn’t use
Medical Xpress
APRIL 19, 2025
Everyday situations can sometimes feel like big stressors, whether it's delivering an important work presentation, attending a party full of strangers or confronting a partner. Talking to a friend or a therapist can help. But so can practice.
FDA Law Blog
APRIL 22, 2025
By Andrew J. Hull We published a version of this post several years back (see here ), but recent updates to the law and trends in DEA enforcement merit a refresher. The stakes are high when a DEA-registered practitioner, pharmacy, distributor, manufacturer, or other registrant receives an Order to Show Cause (or OSC) from DEA. OSCs often appear without warning and can throw a registrant into a flurry of uncertainty and risk of losing a registration necessary to conduct business.
NPR Health
APRIL 23, 2025
The National Institutes of Health plans to pool information from private sources like pharmacies and smartwatches.
A Country Doctor Writes
APRIL 23, 2025
Melanie’s breathing troubles started almost three weeks ago. Her pediatrician suspected cough variant asthma, but she didn’t respond that much to her medications. “Give them more time to start working”, was her recommendation. A Country Doctor Writes: is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Medical Xpress
APRIL 19, 2025
CT scans are a vital part of modern medicine. Found in every hospital and many clinics, they give doctors a fast and detailed look inside the bodyhelping to diagnose everything from cancer and strokes to internal injuries. But a new study suggests there may be a hidden cost to our growing reliance on this technology.
Concierge Choice Physicians
APRIL 23, 2025
Exclusive program offers patients greater convenience, time and support to achieve their best health ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – April 23, 2025– Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP), the nation’s leading full-service concierge medical service provider, today announced that William Condrell, MD, an internist with a private practice called Condrell Primary Care (formerly Spring Valley Internal Medicine) in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD, has enrolled in the company’s concie
NPR Health
APRIL 25, 2025
It's a "ready-to-use therapeutic food" that's had remarkable success in treating malnourished kids. The State Department says it's still available. Factories and field workers have a different view.
GeriPal
APRIL 24, 2025
Summary Transcript CME Summary More and more people are, doing their own research. Self-identified experts and influencers on podcasts (podcasts!) and social media endorse treatments that are potentially harmful and have little to no evidence of benefit, or have only been studied in animals. An increasing number of federal leaders have a track record of endorsing such products.
Medical Xpress
APRIL 25, 2025
Our lives are filled with binary decisionschoices between one of two alternatives. But what's really happening inside our brains when we engage in this kind of decision making?
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