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 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 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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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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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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NPR Health

APRIL 8, 2025

The CDC teams that supported local sexual assault prevention groups were 'wiped out' in RFK Jr.'s overhaul of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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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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Boulder Medical Center

APRIL 7, 2025

Spring sports and outdoor fun bring a rise in eye injuries. Dr. Ken Kreidl shares common risks from snow blindness to flying objects and simple ways to protect your vision and your childrens. The post Ken Kreidl, MD: Protect Your Eyes During Sports appeared first on Boulder Medical Center.

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NPR Health

APRIL 5, 2025

Health agency staffers describe a week of chaos and continued uncertainty about who still has a job and how the work will get done. To many it's the opposite of 'government efficiency.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 5, 2025

The warmer weather often means more days spent near the water, whether that's a nearby lake, the beach or a pool. However, for parents and caregivers of children with autism, days by the water can mean dodging dangers at every turnespecially for kids who elope or wander away unsupervised. Experts say this behavior can be a constant stressor in their lives and one of the major hindrances to keeping their child safe.

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CDOCS

APRIL 7, 2025

<p>Lately, I've seen an increase in esthetic implant complications in my practice. Some are referred from other clinicians, while others are my own cases, like a recent 7-year follow-up after an immediate implant placement. This case highlights the importance of proper soft tissue management in the esthetic zone.</p> <p>In immediate implant placement, techniques like the socket shield and connective tissue grafting are now considered essential.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

APRIL 10, 2025

In this Nephrology episode, Dr.Samira Farouk discusses the nuances of AKI, why you should be trending Urine like you trend Troponin. Stay tuned to find out the final diagnosis! Session facilitator: Dr.Elena Storz Case Discussants: Dr.Douglas Farrell MD : Nephrology Fellow, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Dr. Samira Farouk MD: Associate Professor of Medicine and medical Education, Associate Program Director of the Nephrology Fellowship Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Cas

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NPR Health

APRIL 11, 2025

The new research will study the physical and mental health effects of gender transition. It comes on the heels of the administration cutting hundreds of research grants for LGBTQ+ health.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 11, 2025

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have found that tapping into the body's own immune system and activating a type of immune cell known as B cells, could be the key to boosting the effectiveness of tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte, or TIL therapy. Results of their study were published in the Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer.

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CDOCS

APRIL 8, 2025

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InHouse Physicians

APRIL 9, 2025

What Is Norovirus and Why is it a 2025 Concern Norovirus is a highly contagious stomach virus that causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. It spreads quickly through contaminated food, surfaces, and even shared spaces like restrooms and conference rooms. In early 2025, multiple outbreaks have put corporate travel and large events on high alert.

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NPR Health

APRIL 7, 2025

Many AI products claim to deliver mental health therapy, but with little quality control. But new research suggests with the right training, AI can be effective at helping people.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 5, 2025

In today's interconnected world, infectious diseases pose an escalating threat, as demonstrated by the coronavirus pandemic and outbreaks of H1N1, SARS, Ebola, Zika, and H5N1 (bird flu) virusesall of which have had significant global health and economic impacts.

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PEMBlog

APRIL 7, 2025

Walking pneumonia is the familiar name for a lung infection caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae. It’s kinda hard to diagnose. But if you’re right a good ‘ole Z-Pack will work. Lyrics [CHORUS] Myc check one two walking pneumonia infects you [VERSE] Mycoplasma on the rise infections in toddlers that’s a surprise coughing and body aches symptoms subtle chest X-Ray hedge read no rebuttal?

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

By Sarah Wicks & Anne K. Walsh The recent and drastic Reduction In Force (RIF) at the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is already having ripple effects not just internally, but across the broader regulatory and life sciences communities and the public at large. While much of the focus has been on how these cuts may impact application review timelines and industry engagement, see earlier post about the effect on generic drugs, another quieter consequence is emerging a significant sl

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NPR Health

APRIL 10, 2025

Mount Spurr, which scientists say is likely to erupt in the coming weeks or months, is about 80 miles west of Anchorage. But ash clouds could reach the state's biggest city.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 5, 2025

It's no coincidence that our bodies feel a little creakier as we age. The trillions of cells that make up our skeleton age too, and some change in ways that weaken the very structure of our bones.

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Mere Mortal MD

APRIL 6, 2025

Yesterday I had a much needed visit to my primary care physician to talk about some minor annoyances that have been creeping up in my body. There’s the slow growing vines encircling my feet, entering my toes, knees, hips, and shoulders to deposit their moldy ache. And the fireflies buzzing around my head at night when I am trying to fall asleep, unwilling to turn off their blinking lights so I can let the dark take me into slumber.

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 7, 2025

Come together with leaders from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic industries to unpack huge changes at the American Conference Institutes 23rd Advanced Summit on Life Sciences Patents , which is scheduled to take place from May 19-20, 2025 at the New York Bar Association in New York, NY. In a year of major change and outstanding questions, growing scrutiny on patent protection and drug pricing, and uncertainty around global price control measures and the Inflation Reduction Act,

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NPR Health

APRIL 7, 2025

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people in the U.S. New research shows regular exercise can help survivors live longer in some cases even longer than people who didn't have cancer.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 5, 2025

In a new study, researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) found that 7% of Medicare patients cross state borders for cancer care, and rates were nearly double for those who lived in rural areas. This has important implications for telehealth policies and physician licensure, says Tracy Onega, Ph.D., MA, MPAS, MS, senior author of the study, senior director of population sciences at Huntsman Cancer Institute, and professor of population sciences at the U.

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AMMD

APRIL 10, 2025

Probiotics are often thought of as the “secret sauce” that fixes all your digestive woes. It's true that probiotics can improve several digestive issues. While some strains are often well tolerated, there are some cases where certain probiotics make gut conditions worse. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is one example. There’s confusion on the internet these days about how probiotics and SIBO interact.

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2025

By Andrew J. Hull & David B. Clissold & Sophia R. Gaulkin & Esther Petrikovsky Last week, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in FDA v. Wages & White Lion Investments, LLC , No. 23-1038 (Apr. 2, 2025) that affirms FDAs denial of authorization to market flavored vape products. This opinion, which overrules a Fifth Circuit decision that FDA had acted arbitrarily and capriciously in denying premarket tobacco product applications submitted by manufacturers of flavored e-li

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NPR Health

APRIL 7, 2025

Prominent anti-vaccine activists lined up on social media to denounce the move.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 5, 2025

The microbial community living within our large intestine is a highly dense and complex ecosystem. While some of these microbes cause illness and disease (such as bacteria and viruses), others are friendlier to us and help keep us in good health.

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A Country Doctor Writes

APRIL 6, 2025

The thought of writing about my experience as a doctor had been percolating for a couple of years before I started my blog and published my first post on April 28, 2008. I remember having a black notebook during our traditional New Year’s visit to Château Frontenac in Quebec. I was all dressed up in my tuxedo, waiting for the New Year’s dinner to begin and I finally hatched the title, A Country Doctor Writes.

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 6, 2025

Hyman, Phelps & McNamara (HPM) marks its 45thAnniversary year by welcoming three accomplished professionals who reinforce the depth and breadth of the firms FDA and DEA practices. Naomi Lowy joins HPM as a Principal Drug Regulatory Expert after 18 years at the FDAs Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), most recently as the Deputy Director, Division of General Endocrinology.

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NPR Health

APRIL 10, 2025

Federal funding cuts, though temporarily blocked by a judge, have upended vaccination outreach across the country, including in Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, Texas, and Washington state.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 5, 2025

A new study presented today at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2025 reveals that gender plays a significant role in excessive and problematic (psychological or behavioral dependence) smartphone use, with young females more likely to experience higher social anxiety than other genders. In the study, it was also found that gender was significantly linked to the amount of time spent using smartphones and the fear of being judged negatively by others online.

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Edge Family Medicine

APRIL 10, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine , we believe that one of the most powerful tools in healthcare isn’t technology — it’s trust. Establishing a long-term relationship with a primary care provider can make a profound difference in how effectively your health is managed over time. Whether you’re visiting for an annual physical, managing a chronic condition, or simply seeking guidance on wellness, a consistent relationship with your provider creates the foundation for better outcomes and a better experi

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 11, 2025

By Andrew J. Hull Last month, we blogged on the Department of Justices (DOJ) abrupt announcement that it had determined that removal restrictions protecting administrative law judges (ALJs) were unconstitutional and that DOJ would no longer defend those removal restrictions in court. We opined that while the impact of this statement was unclear, it was likely that this position would make it more difficult for litigants challenging the constitutionality of a proceeding presided by an ALJ.

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NPR Health

APRIL 10, 2025

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has blamed the addition of fluoride a common, naturally occurring mineral for a host of health issues. The CDC says the policy has reduced cavities by some 25%.

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