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Mailed Self-Collection Kits Increase Rates of Cervical Cancer Screening

Physician's Weekly

The analysis included 2,474 individuals overdue for cervical cancer screening and randomly assigned to a telephone reminder (TR) for clinic-based screening (828 individuals), TR with mailed SC (828 individuals), or TR with mailed SC and patient navigation (818 individuals). Montealegre, Ph.D., percent in the TR group, 41.1

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Cessation of Public Water Fluoridation Would Increase Tooth Decay

Physician's Weekly

“These findings suggest that, despite the potential harms of excessive fluoride exposure, fluoridation at safe levels offers both individual and societal benefits that would be at risk,” the authors write. Abstract/Full Text Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

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. Social support from family and friends ensures the patient has a robust support system to continue engaging in lifestyle behavior change.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

Keywords often searched include: Internal medicine meaning Define internal medicine Internal medicine definition What does internal medicine cover In essence, internal medicine is the backbone of adult healthcare, especially for individuals seeking comprehensive, long-term health management. Internist vs Family Doctor: What’s the Difference?

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Greater Epigenetic Age Seen in Patients With Pediatric-Onset MS

Physician's Weekly

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Individuals with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS) have greater epigenetic age and age acceleration residual (AAR) compared with age-similar controls, according to a study published online June 3 in Neurology. Christopher Goyne, M.D.,

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End-of-Life Doulas: A Podcast with Jane Euler, Beth Klint, and John Loughnane

GeriPal

John: I am what I am, which is a family practice doctor. Whenever I take care of a patient, I see myself as a family practice doctor, but I’ve been a hospitalist, I’ve been a primary care doctor, and I’ve done palliative. It sets space between us and the individuals we’re trying to take care of.

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Right Relationships in the Real World

Doctor Rachel

And I am a family practice doctor (I treat everyone for everything) who is also board certified in integrative medicine. This process (beautifully described in - No Future Without Forgiveness and The Book of Forgiving , with Mpho and Archbishop Tutu) can bring individuals and communities back into active and ongoing relationship.