Integrated Care News by CFHA
MAY 1, 2025
One evening, after wrapping up a full day of work, I stood in my kitchen staring at a bowl of fruit. My 12‑year‑old’s pediatrician had just urged us to add more produce to her diet but cajoling her into eating it felt impossible. I opened ChatGPT and typed: “I need smoothie recipes using bananas, strawberries and blueberries; I also have peanut butter and milk.
Dr. Shin's Notes
MAY 1, 2025
When booking your next vaccine appointment, you probably focus on the type of vaccine—not the arm it goes into. But it turns out, that choice might matter more than you think. A recent study published in Cell suggests that receiving your first and second vaccine doses in the same arm could trigger a faster and… Read More » Which Arm Should You Use for Vaccines?
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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.
Family Medicine Initiative
APRIL 29, 2025
In November 2024, two new RCTs were published that investigated whether atrial fibrillation screening using an ECG is effective. Both showed no significant benefit. Nevertheless, it is recommended in the new ESC guidelines. Why? Here are some insights. New Study 1: GUARD-AF Participants: 12,000 primary care patients (average age 75) in the USA Intervention: Screening with a 2-week ECG monitoring vs. standard care Outcome: Atrial fibrillation (AF) was diagnosed more frequently in the screening gr
California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)
MAY 1, 2025
Early Bird registration is open for Family Medicine POP! taking place on September 5-7, 2025, in San Diego. POP! is California's largest annual family medicine conference. Join us for a vibrant weekend filled with the latest in FM topics, inspiring keynotes, energetic workshops, and the largest CA Residency Recruitment Fair! POP! is where the passion for family medicine meets professional growth.
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?
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.
Myriad Genetics
MAY 1, 2025
Enhancing Hereditary Cancer Screening at NMC Every day, every patient. That’s how often Chelsea Mulheron finds herself asking women in her clinic about their family history of cancer. It’s not by accident that these questions come up so often. Chelsea has spent the better part of a decade developing and implementing a program that ensures everyone who walks through the doors of her department at the Northwestern Medical Center (NMC) in St.
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?
NPR Health
APRIL 28, 2025
A leaked budget proposal shows that the federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 crisis line.
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.
Sound Physicians
APRIL 28, 2025
Log In Patient Resources Compliance Search Our Specialties Emergency Medicine Hospital Medicine Critical Care Anesthesia Telemedicine Long-Term Care ACO Sound Practice Solutions Careers Clinical Careers Business Careers About The Sound Story Leadership Team Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Contact Insights & Resources Case Studies Podcasts Blogs Press Releases Media Inquiries Webinars April 28, 2025 Beware the bait-and-switch when it comes to HM program contracts By: Mihir Patel, MD | CEO, Hos
Family Medicine Austin
MAY 2, 2025
In today’s fast-paced world, access to quick and reliable healthcare services is more important than ever. When it comes to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), early detection and prompt treatment are crucial for maintaining overall health and preventing the spread of infections. Family Medicine Austin is at the forefront of this mission, utilizing cutting-edge technology to […] The post Leveraging Cutting-Edge Technology for Rapid STD Testing at Family Medicine Austin appeared fir
Barton Associates
MAY 1, 2025
Behavioral health needs have climbed in the United States over the past decade—between the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more Americans are dealing with mental health challenges. But many people are not receiving adequate care—in fact, 23% of all U.S. adults had a mental illness in 2023, and about half (46%) of them did not get any treatment.
Common Sense Family Doctor
MAY 1, 2025
A patient with a history of headaches is brought by ambulance to the emergency department for the abrupt onset of weakness and decreased sensation in their left arm and leg. A code stroke is called. Are these symptoms of an acute stroke or a stroke mimic , such as a hemiplegic migraine ? A retrospective analysis of characteristics of 15 consecutive years of code stroke cases at a hospital in Barcelona, Spain, found that patients who were ultimately diagnosed with migraine headache with aura (1.1
Altitude Family & Internal Medicine
APRIL 30, 2025
Altitude Family & Internal Medicine (303) 730-2167 Independent Doctors, Better Care: What the Big Systems Dont Want You to Know In todays healthcare system, patients often find themselves navigating a maze of corporate-owned practicesincluding hospital systems, insurance-affiliated clinics, and private equity-backed offices. While these large organizations play a significant role.
Pamela Wible MD
APRIL 27, 2025
Click here to download Live Your Dream Physician Retreats If you’re a physician, chances are you’ve struggled to live your dream in medicine—most doctors are disillusioned. Chronic disillusionment doesn’t just sap your joy; it leads to chronic disease. In fact, your medical career can cause both physical and mental illness (especially for empaths). Straying from your soul’s purpose will inevitably lead to a lifetime of regret.
Physicians Alliance of Connecticut
MAY 1, 2025
In Connecticut, healthcare roles are some of the fastest growing occupations , and they combine fulfilling work with competitive pay. You don’t need to have a four-year degree to get a job in the medical field. There are many good jobs in CT that you can get with just a short-term training program or associate’s degree, including office support staff, medical support staff, and allied health professions.
Center for Family Medicine
APRIL 28, 2025
The Rising Dangers Of Obesity Obesity is a serious epidemic impacting millions of Americans today. Doctors define obesity as an excess accumulation of body fat that can be dangerous to human health. Statistics reveal that 2 in 5 adults and 1 in 5 children are obese. People with obesity are likely to have a body mass index ( BMI ) over 30, a value that compares weight in relation to height.
Altitude Family & Internal Medicine
APRIL 30, 2025
Altitude Family & Internal Medicine (303) 730-2167 Ozempic and GLP-1 Agonists: The Hype and Benefits Behind These Popular Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, MounjaroGLP-1 medications have taken the internet by storm. From TikTok testimonials to national commercials, these powerful tools for weight loss are generating a lot of buzz. But heres. This post Ozempic and GLP-1 Agonists: The Hype and Benefits Behind These Popular Weight Loss Drugs first appeared on Altitude Family & Internal Med
Center for Family Medicine (CFM)
MAY 1, 2025
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s a time to dedicate promoting the understanding as well as discussing and sharing personal experiences revolving around mental health. Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. Knowing these numbers, it’s imperative we take the opportunity for education and discussion. We have the chance to support each other by breaking the stigma, utilizing local and federal resources, and better recognizing the signs and symptoms.
NPR Health
MAY 2, 2025
The interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia has sent letters to several leading medical journals asking for information about their editorial practices. (Image credit: Michael A.
Medical Xpress
MAY 2, 2025
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have completed a first-in-human clinical trial testing a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technique to help the immune system fight advanced gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The results, recently published in The Lancet Oncology, show encouraging signs of the safety and potential effectiveness of the treatment.
Jackson Physician Search
MAY 1, 2025
People who live in the desert are accustomed to long dry spells. But after months searching for a physician associate […] The post How Jackson Physician Search Ended a Recruiting Dry Spell in Just 17 Days appeared first on Jackson Physician Search.
The Clinical Problem Solvers
MAY 1, 2025
[link] Episode description: is a simple case of hyperglycemia hiding something sinister? Elena presents a rich teaching case on a common, but complex, chief complaint. Featuring: Valeria Roldan Jasdeep Bajwa Elena Storz Mukund Raguram Schemas Diabetes – Causes Hypokalemia Download CPSolvers App here RLRCPSOLVERS Click here to view the weekly episode recap email!
NPR Health
MAY 1, 2025
The Department of Health and Human Services says it will require new vaccines to be tested against a placebo, which could complicate and delay Food and Drug Administration approval of many vaccines.
Medical Xpress
MAY 2, 2025
Insomnia, depression, and anxiety are the most common mental disorders. Treatments are often only moderately effective, with many people experiencing returning symptoms. This is why it is crucial to find new leads for treatments. Notably, these disorders overlap a lot, often occurring together. Could there be a shared brain mechanism behind this phenomenon?
Imperial Center Family Medicine
APRIL 28, 2025
Eating at restaurants can be a headache when you have high cholesterol. With large portions, butter and oil used liberally in cooking, and tempting fried appetizers and desserts, it may feel easier just to avoid eating out. After all, the last thing you need is to worry about the results of your next cholesterol screening when you’re trying to have a pleasant evening.
PEMBlog
MAY 1, 2025
In this episode, we tackle the clinical mischief of Parvovirus B19 , a common viral infection with a surprisingly wide range of manifestationsfrom the classic slapped cheek rash of erythema infectiosum to aplastic crises in children with hemolytic anemias and fetal hydrops in pregnant contacts. Well break down the virology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and complications of Parvovirus B19.
NPR Health
MAY 1, 2025
Congress created the grants in the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The goal was to help schools hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers.
Medical Xpress
APRIL 26, 2025
Frontotemporal dementia has gained significant attention in recent years after the family of actor Bruce Willis announced in 2023 that he had been diagnosed with the condition. A year later, it was revealed that US chat show host Wendy Williams had also been diagnosed with the condition.
FDA Law Blog
APRIL 27, 2025
By Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. As a reminder, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. is hosting a free webinar on recent and forward-looking enforcement under the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (ET). Registration is limited, so dont forget to register here to join us this Thursday. HPMs Anne Walsh will moderate a panel discussion with three former DOJ attorneys who all litigated extensively under the FDC Act.
PEMBlog
APRIL 28, 2025
This is the only non-medical post I make every year. The annual Anniversary Video that I plan, film, edit, and produce for my wife. I’ve been sharing them with her every year since our third anniversary. This is number 18. Maybe someday I will get my act together and buy a nice card from Hallmark with a heartfelt message on it for my wife. They still sell those I’m told.
NPR Health
MAY 2, 2025
Medicaid cuts loom over House Republicans' budget reconciliation. Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colo. says the "right reforms," like work requirements and stopping "improper" spending, could save money. (Image credit: J.
Medical Xpress
MAY 2, 2025
New data from a large, international registry showed balloon-assisted anterior mitral leaflet modification (BATMAN) was safe, effective, and resulted in shorter procedure times among patients undergoing transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR). The data were presented today as late-breaking clinical research at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2025 Scientific Sessions.
Barton Associates
APRIL 30, 2025
Summer is approaching! You may be graduating from college, taking time off from your position, or rethinking life choices. No matter what your plans are, now is the best time to sit back and consider how to regroup and work towards your potential. The best way to do so is in a stress-free way, like picking up a book—more specifically, career development and motivational books.
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