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Should We Screen for Atrial Fibrillation? ESC Says Yes (2024), Evidence Says…?

Family Medicine Initiative

Although not a guideline, still relevant: The German Arznei-Telegramm concluded in 2021, 2023, and 2024 that atrial fibrillation screening is not recommended in asymptomatic individuals. In November 2024, two new RCTs were published that investigated whether atrial fibrillation screening using an ECG is effective. Here are some insights.

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Well-being Investment: Movement & Exercise

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

Lower risks of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. For very sedentary individuals every step above 2,200 steps is beneficial. Today we go a bit more in depth on movement and exercise. You Know This - still - it’s a good time to review through the lens of self instead of patient care. Wear a fitness tracker.

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Should Recent Weather Events Impact Your Emergency Fund?

The Motivated MD

Though severe weather events like this used to feel like a ‘once in a decade’ tragedy, they are, statistically speaking, becoming more and more common. Should recent weather events impact your emergency fund? Should recent weather events impact your emergency fund? You have all seen it over the past week. It happens.

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Delayed SEC Access and Survival in axSpA

Physician's Weekly

Researchers conducted a retrospective study published in May 2025 issue of Journal of Rheumatology to investigate access, effectiveness, drug survival, and adverse events (AEs) of secukinumab (SEC) in individuals with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and axial psoriatic arthritis (axPsA). 11.10]; P = 0.04). The incidence of AEs was 7.9

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Complement Levels Vary in irAE-n and Controls

Physician's Weekly

Spearman’s correlation was used to examine the relationships between complement levels, severity, and clinical outcomes of immune-related neurologic adverse events (irAE-n). Serum concentrations of 11 complement components were measured using multiplex enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.

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Green Practice News: April 2025

My Green Doctor

According to the 2023 report of the Lancet Countdown, mortality caused by extreme heat events increased by 53.7% Behavior Change Happens in the Exam Room Unlike government agencies or corporations, healthcare professionals speak directly to individuals in a trusted, one-on-one setting. Need help planning an event? of total U.S.

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Health and Safety During LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

This is a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and allies alike unite to support each other, strengthen the community, and celebrate themselves and others with parades and joyous events. They are often discriminated against, leading to anxiety and depression. Talking with friends can help lessen the mental load.