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Adverse Outcomes Associated With Inhaled Corticosteroid Use in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

PURPOSE We aimed to assess long-term inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) risks in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management. METHODS We extracted electronic health record data for individuals aged >45 years with COPD from a data repository. 2.68; P < 001) and inception (HR = 2.60; 95% CI, 2.56-2.64;

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

A recent study offers recommendations on how to balance weight loss goals and bone health concerns in weight management programs for older adults. Given practical constraints in many healthcare settings, who are the minimum essential team members for multidisciplinary management of weight loss in older adults?

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Dual Therapy Boosts Nerve Conduction in Diabetes

Physician's Weekly

2.03; P =0.25]. Investigators concluded that dapagliflozin combined with methylcobalamin had effectively enhanced nerve conduction and glycemic control without increasing adverse events in individuals with DPN and T2DM. 9.81], CPMNCV [ MD: 3.93 m/s; 95% CI: 2.16–5.70; 5.70; P<0.01], CPSNCV [MD: 3.36 m/s; 95% CI: 2.74–3.98;

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Natural History of Asymptomatic Renal Stones Before RC

Physician's Weekly

Researchers conducted a retrospective study to examine the outcomes and natural history of asymptomatic renal stones managed by observation following RC and UD. They reviewed individuals referred for RC and UD between 2015 and 2023 at a single center. The mean stone burden was 4.5 mm (SD ± 2.75).

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Common Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Health

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Getting the facts straight on some common blood pressure management myths can help you take control of your heart health. Following your physician’s treatment regimen, which may include medication and lifestyle adjustments, can help you regain control of your blood pressure management, regardless of your age.

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Understanding international travelers’ health risk perceptions, preferences, and decisions: a segmentation analysis.

Physician's Weekly

We conducted two surveys, using constructs from the Health Belief Model, with 747 individuals who had recently traveled to selected Latin American countries, and who had heard about Zika virus, chikungunya, and/or COVID-19. Often, travelers’ judgment and actions towards a risk are based on their perceptions. The Author(s).

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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% Heather Massey, Sustainability Programs Manager hmassey@mygreendoctor.org (469) 877-4608 Make the Pledge Today! Need help planning an event? from 2000 to 2018 among people over 65 years old. Contact us today!