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Better Care Models Needed for Young Adults With Obesity

Physician's Weekly

Obesity drugs were not utilized often in young adults and adolescents despite high complication rates, prompting researchers to call for chronic, holistic care. The retrospective analysis incorporated data from Optum MarketClarity claims and electronic medical records. The data spanned from January 2019 to March 2024.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Some focus more on medication , while others emphasize lifestyle changes and holistic care. Ask About Their Approach to Diabetes Management Each doctor may have a different style when it comes to managing diabetes. A difficult-to-reach provider could lead to skipped appointments and poorly managed blood sugar.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

I heard this beautiful thing the other day, which was to an electronic medical record, I am not a whole person. And what we’re trying to do is bring back whole person thinking, whole person care with dementia as kind of at the leading edge of doing that. Which we can get into.

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