Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

JULY 24, 2024

This year’s event was a testament to the vibrant community of family physicians, medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing family medicine in Alabama. A highlight of the event was the swearing-in of Brittney T. Anderson, MD, FAAFP as the President of the Alabama Chapter.

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AMMD

MARCH 13, 2025

These include our physical environment, jobs, relationships, traffic, and unexpected events. Or maybe you often walk into a room and forget what you went in there for? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people experience this mental cloudiness. What’s behind it? Don’t worry! Let’s dive in! What Is Brain Fog?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

There were no adverse events. Prolotherapy may be appropriate care for carefully selected patients who have failed other therapy. The Primary outcome was the change in leg pain score on a 0-10 numerical rating scale (NRS) pain scale; its minimal clinical important difference is 2 points. 001; 95% CI [4.0-18.5]) 04; 95% CI [0.4-15.7])

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

An Ad Hoc Overdose Response program was created taking a Peer Support Specialist (a recovered addict) to 911 overdose calls to bring the lived experience of the Peer Support Specialist to the scene of calls and post event issues at local hospitals and after the calls if no contact was made with the patient. Through a funded grant.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 29, 2025

ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline (2023): “It is not yet established that patients at high risk of developing AF by a validated risk score benefit from screening.” Conclusion: Most guidelines do not recommend atrial fibrillation screening for asymptomatic, older patients. Both showed no significant benefit. Here are some insights.

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InHouse Physicians

MAY 13, 2025

COVID Cases Spike in Thailand — Here's Why It Matters Globally Thailand has reported a significant surge in COVID-19 cases , with over 8,400 patients seeking hospital treatment between April 27 and May 3. The highest concentrations were in Bangkok, Chonburi, and Nonthaburi — regions known for both local tourism and international events.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 2, 2025

They hold the promise of improved health outcomes, greater accessibility, and cost-effectiveness in patient care when used based on proper evidence. This graphic visualisation captures how this new approach to treatment could help us achieve the same old goal of helping patients get better. But this isn’t just a novel concept.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 10, 2025

You Know This - still - it’s a good time to review through the lens of self instead of patient care. Lower risks of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. Today we go a bit more in depth on movement and exercise. Regular movement helps: - Improve postural autonomic health. Wear a fitness tracker. You deserve this!

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 30, 2025

Reynolds Feature Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts. lightbulb doodle © Matias - stock.adobe.com With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed.

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A Country Doctor Writes

MAY 9, 2025

In my day to day work I always look for the story behind each patient’s symptom and even behind their laboratory values. During that time I learned that man is more than his digestive system and the most important events in life often happen in the seemingly uninteresting space where blood flows, boils burst and wounds heal.”

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

Findings suggest that adding lurbinectedin to atezolizumab for first-line maintenance therapy benefits patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Inside the IMforte Study The study enrolled 660 treatment-naïve patients. Inside the IMforte Study The study enrolled 660 treatment-naïve patients. 0.95; P =0.0174).

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CDOCS

MARCH 15, 2021

png]</p> <p><span style="font-family:ubuntu; font-size:12px">​</span><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:ubuntu">By putting ourselves in the shoes of our patients, we can easily see the comfort and trust our patients have developed with their general dentists.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

The combination pill is the first and only FDA-approved triple combination medication for use as an initial therapy in patients who will likely need multiple drugs to achieve their ideal blood pressure numbers. The most common adverse event reported in patients treated with Widaplik was symptomatic low blood pressure.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 29, 2025

Secukinumab showed moderate effectiveness but delayed access and reduced survival in later-line use, especially among publicly insured patients. They assessed patients aged ≥ 18 years with axSpA or axPsA who received ≥ 1 dose of SEC. events per 100 patients per year [95% CI 5–12]. The incidence of AEs was 7.9

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

Leonard Calabrese, DO, Paras Karmacharya, MD, MS, and Adam Kilian, MD, break down why giant cell arteritis (GCA) demands immediate action, explain how to confirm diagnosis quickly, and what same-day treatment options like upadacitinib (Rinvoq) mean for patient care. Video Transcript: Hi, this is Dr. Len Calabrese. I am Dr. Adam Killian.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 15, 2025

As the use of novel targeted therapies continues to expand, a growing body of evidence has linked these treatments to a range of ocular complications that may significantly affect patient quality of life and treatment adherence.

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 23, 2025

Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini Blog Article Navigating the health tech landscape requires strategic diligence to avoid hidden costs and ensure seamless integration in medical practices.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 22, 2025

They followed COMET initiative guidelines and conducted the study in 3 phases: identifying outcomes through patient interviews and a systematic literature review, refining outcomes using 2 Delphi survey rounds, and finalizing the COS in a stakeholder consensus meeting.

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

But there is still much to be learned about how and why it benefits patients and health care systems. ET Location: Virtual via Zoom Where: Register to attend this free virtual one-hour event. We are dedicated to the mission of improving the health of our patients and communities. PT / 11:30 a.m. CT / 12:30 p.m.

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 30, 2025

71: Agentic AI with Isaac Park of Keebler Health June 30, 2025 By Austin Littrell Fact checked by Keith A. 71: Agentic AI with Isaac Park of Keebler Health June 30, 2025 By Austin Littrell Fact checked by Keith A. 71: Agentic AI with Isaac Park of Keebler Health June 30, 2025 By Austin Littrell Fact checked by Keith A.

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 2, 2025

Those in the lab industry and the physicians and patients who rely upon LDTs are sure to be breathing a well-deserved sigh of relief over this development. Just before this decisive event, though, FDA released a relatively rare Warning Letter to a manufacturer of research use only (RUO) reagents.

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My Green Doctor

APRIL 4, 2025

In This Issue : New Research: Teaching Patients about Climate Resilience Make the Pledge Today to Go Green Get Ready for Earth Day 2025 (part 2)! According to the 2023 report of the Lancet Countdown, mortality caused by extreme heat events increased by 53.7% from 2000 to 2018 among people over 65 years old. Contact us today!

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Walking into Room 33, my next patient, who had come to the ER complaining of cough and cold symptoms, seemed just as I had expected. The patient probably thought that I, standing beside his cot with my stethoscope in hand and a smile on my face, was simply waiting for him to finish his coughing and complete his story. Another cough.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

A new study by researchers at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City finds that patients without standard modifiable heart risk factors who experience a heart attack are common and more likely to fare better than heart-attack patients with known risk factors, but researchers say it remains difficult to identify those at risk for an event before (..)

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 30, 2025

Take steps to facilitate high retention including by incorporating patient perspectives into the design of such trials. These draft guidances also discuss how the Agency plans to interpret whether such a study needs to be underway at the time of approval and, if so, whether it is underway.

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

It's typically the most watched television event of the year, and this year's Super Bowl is expected to be no exception.

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Myriad Genetics

MAY 20, 2025

  Whitnee Brown, a PMHNP and Doctor of Nursing Practice in Birmingham, Alabama, and her patient Lisa Roberts of Huntsville, shared their stories in support of the survey results, which can be viewed here.  This spring’s survey focused on antidepressants and how Americans view them.

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 25, 2025

Reynolds Blog Video Neil Baum, MD, asks whether your patients are satisfied with their care and shows how a quick survey could make the difference. If your patients are unhappy with care then they probably won't come back to your practice. June 25, 2025 By Neil Baum, MD Fact checked by Keith A.

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Barton Associates

JUNE 19, 2025

There’s a lot that goes into running a healthcare facility , from managing patient care to ensuring adequate coverage around the clock. In these complex and ever-changing environments, staffing challenges can quickly become a critical issue, impacting both patient care quality and operational efficiency.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

First, to meet protein needs, patients can be counseled to include 30 grams of high-quality protein sources at each meal. I envision primary care clinicians playing an important role in assessing the individual needs of the older adult patient and helping them access essential elements of the care plan.

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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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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

JULY 11, 2024

3 Tufts University School of Medicine Maine Track students and 5 University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine students participated as teachers during the event. 16 students from Portland High School and Deering High School attended. Vicki and Shelly have worked in partnership for over ten years to deliver this valuable program.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

Severe emphysema even alienates family members as the patients relegate themselves to the length of their oxygen tubing and suffer through an acquired mutism from conversational dyspnea. Patients and families slowly realize the limitations caused by the irreversible loss of pulmonary reserve. Emphysema is a slow killer.

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Sound Physicians

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Great patient care starts with great clinician leadership. The expertise and thoughtfulness that our leaders bring to our patients, teams, and, most importantly, our hospital partners is not something that just happens. I am often asked about how Sound builds the next generation of clinical leaders.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

from MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, and colleagues retrospectively identified and evaluated 130 ankles from 122 patients with a mean follow-up of 5.9 percent) had adverse events, with medial gutter debridement (22 ankles; 16.9 Jonathan Day, M.D., The researchers found that mean postoperative values were 41.5 Schon, M.D.,

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

However, notably absent from the new draft guidance are some specific recommendations from the 2006 guidance regarding number of members, types of scientists, and representatives of the relevant patient population and from different gender and ethnic groups.

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 23, 2025

Reynolds Feature Article Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts. lightbulb doodle © Matias - stock.adobe.com With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed.

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