Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Patients: Black and White men ≤75 years with newly diagnosed LPC, 2014 to 2017. Results: Of the 1688 eligible patients recruited at baseline, 1057 were followed-up at 2-year after diagnosis; 913 had complete data on all variables used in this analysis. Design: Longitudinal cohort study. years at baseline (SD=6.7,

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 1, 2025

That small win reminded me that artificial intelligence is already shaping the way our patients (and our families) search for health advice. I believe that as clinicians, educators and supervisors, we are called to guide this shift. Administrative overload fuels burnout and pushes us away from our patients.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Improved interpretation and management of syphilis screening results after intervention Results: Survey questions assessing knowledge had variable performance with net poor discrimination after the educational intervention. Confidence in all measures improved post-intervention but were not statistically significant. respectively).

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

JUNE 12, 2025

We must understand how the current policies impact access to care and identify policy-related barriers faced by our patients and families. Relevant educational resources should be disseminated, such as “A Guide for Families Affected by Crisis and Displacement” by Sesame Workshop , available in multiple languages.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Primary care physicians and practice teams face well-documented challenges increasing colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates among their patients. Multi-level interventions that address patients, clinicians, clinical care environments and larger systems (hospitals, networks, etc.)

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

In Arizona’s climate, skin cancer screenings are particularly important given our high sun exposure. For Women Women require specific preventive services throughout their lives, including breast cancer screenings, cervical cancer screenings, osteoporosis testing, and prenatal care during pregnancy.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: FITs are an accepted method of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and patients’ preferences and difficulties are unknown. Population Studied: 2148 individuals aged 50 to 85 years scheduled for screening or surveillance colonoscopy. FIT manufacturers should develop very clear directions for patients.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

medical assistants) to deliver high quality cervical cancer screening (CCS). Modest change in staff confidence warrants further study to design workforce development tools that increase their CCS knowledge/confidence, as they play critical roles in patient education in FQHCs.

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A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 9, 2025

In fact, personally, six months later, I started transitioning to a different job, the one I now work full-time in, doing housecalls and virtual visits for older and disabled patients. Medicare patients on a fixed income need to use their insurance if they still want to eat and heat their homes. Same thing for most people on Medicaid.

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Myriad Genetics

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We went through the pediatrician, the physical therapist, and none of those people brought up carrier screening. A carrier screen is a genetic test that looks at a couple’s DNA to see if they are carrying any genetic mutations that could be inherited by their baby. “We started asking questions because he still wasn’t walking.

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Myriad Genetics

MAY 1, 2025

Enhancing Hereditary Cancer Screening at NMC Every day, every patient. Albans, Vermont can be screened for hereditary cancer risk if needed. I am empowering patients to help them improve their health,” says Mulheron. Understanding Hereditary Cancer Risk That’s why she started a screening program at NMC.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: We offered educational videos aligned with key determinants of behavior change and assessed their impact on attitudes and intention to explore MOUD. Intervention: A rural-setting family physician scripted informal videos describing her extensive experience with treating patients with OUD using buprenorphine.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

There is robust data regarding the importance of patient connection and engagement in the hospital and clinic setting. Many of us are taught in medical school and residency the importance of patient communication on improving patient satisfaction scores, quality metrics, and professional fulfillment.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Through food pharmacies, food insecurity screenings and innovative community partnerships, health care providers are ensuring patients get the nourishment they need to thrive. Encourage Healthy Eating Through Vouchers: Many clinics and systems have voucher programs in place to help supplement food for patients.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. Population Studied: Purposive sample of care team members (eg, physicians, social workers, diabetes educators, dietitians, community health workers).

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

JUNE 19, 2025

From founding a screening initiative for congenital conditions in children to working with other students and residents to create the NeuroAnki flashcard deck to help neurology residents prep for board exams, Bayan is all about supporting others. She is going to apply for a neurology residency program this year.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

Mental health and SUD bias impact the quality of ED care that patients with these conditions receive for physical health concerns, according to research. What the Patients Said According to the study, three key themes emerged: Negative encounters dominated. Isbell, PhD , of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and colleagues.

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Louisville Lectures

MARCH 23, 2018

Brown first lists Life's Simple 7 approach to prevention of cardiovascular disease as well as how to apply appropriate screening methods for LS7 in clinic patients. Her areas of interest in cardiac critical care, post-graduate medical education, and in-hospital cardiac arrest. Her faculty profile can be found here.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

The California-based firm, Second Sight , the German company, Retina Implant AG, and the French venture, Pixium Vision were the forerunners of the field, developing implantable visual prosthetics to restore vision to patients who are blind as a result of the rare condition of retinitis pigmentosa.

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Diabetes Patient-Centered IT Patients 105

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Successful implementation required the development of a scalable family history collection tool, the Genetic and Wellness Assessment (GWA) and Breast Health Assessment (BHA) tools; integrated pharmacogenomics programming; educational programming; electronic medical record integration; and robust clinical decision support tools.

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The Physicians Foundation

AUGUST 19, 2024

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, a patients’ DOH drove 80% of health outcomes. Through The Physicians Foundation’s drivers of health grant program, we are making a tangible difference by supporting physicians to meet their patients’ comprehensive health needs,” said Gary Price, MD, president of The Physicians Foundation. As the U.S.

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The Physicians Foundation

AUGUST 15, 2024

is honored for his transformative work, connecting patients with primary care and critical health resources BOSTON, August 15, 2024 – The Physicians Foundation is proud to announce Jubril Oyeyemi, M.D., Jubril Oyeyemi, M.D., The award is named in honor of Richard (Buz) Cooper, M.D., president of The Physicians Foundation.

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Primary Care Community Chronic Disease Management Education 40

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Increasing access to primary care clinicians who are better able to screen and treat pediatric mental health conditions can improve mental health and reduce unnecessary ED visits. The census tracts where patients live who are cared for VMAP supported clinicians versus non-VMAP supported clinicians tended to be more rural (36.3%

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

Primary care physicians take it upon themselves to get to know patients in person, which helps them attend to their needs. Preventive Care Primary doctors can offer preventive care to their patients, which typically includes check-ups and screenings to prevent them from contracting illnesses.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Over half of emerging adults experience loneliness, which is associated with depression, anxiety and poor educational outcomes. Population Studied: Young adults ages 18-25 who screened positive for loneliness using the 3-item UCLA loneliness scale. Analyses included descriptive statistics and t-tests.

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Primary Care Illness Screening Education 130

The Physicians Foundation

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Scorecard with National and State Level Data Reveals Workforce Shortages, Low Primary Care Reimbursement, and Reduced Patient Access to Vital Services February 18, 2025 – As the nation faces a widespread surge in chronic diseases, the third Primary Care Scorecard highlights how systemic disinvestment in U.S. Key findings include: 1.

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Primary Care Chronic Disease Primary Care Physician Nurse Practitioner 52

The Clinical Problem Solvers

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Witnessing the challenges faced by the patients from underserved areas, she is dedicated to advancing health equity, research, and global neurology. Bayan Al Zoabu Bayan is a senior medical student from Syria with a passion for neurology and a drive to make a difference in healthcare.

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PEMBlog

AUGUST 28, 2023

This seems like a lot for five straightforward ideas, but we hope that you will find ways to incorporate the evidence via this content, and learn how to have more informed discussions with patients and their families. Do not obtain radiographs in children with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first-time wheezing.

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Education Asthma Screening Illness 52

East Cary Family Physicians

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focusing on early detection, prevention, and the vital role of regular screenings in women’s healthcare. It’s crucial to recognize the prevalence of breast cancer to underscore the importance of awareness and education.

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Family Physician Family Families Screening 40

Vascular Physician

JULY 11, 2021

What do patients with Raynaud's Phenomenon experience? Patients can experience numbness, aching, pain, clumsiness of motor skills of the hand, and sensations of "pins and needles". Evaluation begins with three screening questions: Are your fingers or toes unusually sensitive to cold? How is Raynaud's Phenomenon diagnosed?

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes. Patients received brochures detailing the risks of gabapentinoids, nonpharmacologic alternatives, and a proposed deprescribing regimen (see here for the brochure ). in the usual care group.

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 20, 2025

Khang Nguyen, MD, chief transformation officer of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, discusses how AI can increase clinicians’ joy in medicine and improve patient outcomes with Chris Grant, chief operating offer and executive vice president of Kaiser Permanente, The Permanente Federation, and host of the Permanente Medicine Podcast.

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PEMBlog

APRIL 22, 2025

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. What you can do: Incorporate ASD care into simulation scenarios, staff onboarding, and continuing education. Pediatrics.

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GeriPal

JUNE 20, 2024

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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IT Patient-Centered Patients Clinic 120

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Lung cancer screening (LCS) is crucial for early detection and improved survival rates, yet its uptake remains suboptimal. Barriers to LCS include limited/inconsistent EMR identification, competing demands of clinical encounter, and limited patient awareness/support.

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

Screening for addressing hearing loss should be an integral part of what we do in geriatrics and palliative care, but it often is either a passing thought or completely ignored. How to screen for hearing loss. Nick: More than obesity, more than education, that’s the one that people pay attention to.

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GeriPal

JULY 27, 2023

Alex: And we have Cathy Alessi, who is a geriatrician, Director of the Geriatrics Research Education and Clinical Care Center at the VA, greater Los Angeles and Professor of Medicine at UCLA. So often patients or their caregivers, to be honest with you, are asking for a simple solution. Welcome to the GeriPal podcast, Brienne.

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