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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: In Ontario, multiple organizations operate under a ‘boutique’ medicine model where patients pay a block or annual fee to access primary care services. Little is known about the characteristics of physicians and patients participating in boutique clinic practice models.

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Staff perspectives of a novel integrated community care hub in an urban underserved population (UK) [Child and adolescent health]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

o Context or Objective: The UK is witnessing an increase in emergency department use and hospital admissions for children and young people from underserved populations, exacerbated in the UK by continued issues around access to primary care.

Community

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Using EMR data to describe administrative workload of primary care providers in Nova Scotia, Canada [Secondary data analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Primary care providers in Canada face significant workload challenges, including managing prescriptions, referrals, and laboratory tests alongside patient visits. Outcome measures: Average number of prescriptions, referrals, and laboratory tests per encounters among primary care providers in Nova Scotia from 2007 to 2022.

Primary Care

Primary Care Referral Provider Electronics

Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

Given practical constraints in many healthcare settings, who are the minimum essential team members for multidisciplinary management of weight loss in older adults? How might primary care physicians coordinate this care in settings with limited specialist access?

Management

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DASH Diet for Diabetes With Low Sodium Reduces BP in Those With Diabetes

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 18, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension for Diabetes (DASH4D) diet with lower sodium is tied to clinically meaningful blood pressure reduction in people with diabetes, according to a study published online June 9 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Pilla, M.D.,

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AI Model Can Aid Physicians in Skin Cancer Diagnoses

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The PanDerm artificial intelligence (AI) model improves skin cancer diagnosis when used by doctors, according to a research article published online June 6 in Nature Medicine.

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FDA Approves Polypill Widaplik for Hypertension

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Widaplik (telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamide) for the treatment of hypertension in adults.

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Mailed Self-Collection Kits Increase Rates of Cervical Cancer Screening

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Mailed self-collection (SC) kits may increase participation in cervical cancer screening, according to a study published online June 6 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Montealegre, Ph.D.,

Screening

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Passive Digital Marker Can Identify Childhood Asthma Risk

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It is feasible to use electronic health record (EHR) data in the Pediatric Asthma Risk Score (PARS) to accurately predict childhood asthma risk, according to a study published in the June issue of eClinicalMedicine. Arthur Hamie Owora, Ph.D.,

Asthma

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CT Colonography Cost-Effective, Clinically Effective for CRC Screening

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Computed tomography colonography (CTC) is cost-effective and clinically effective for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, according to a study published online June 10 in Radiology. Pickhardt, M.D.,

Screening

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Cessation of Public Water Fluoridation Would Increase Tooth Decay

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 10, 2025

TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cessation of public water fluoridation would increase tooth decay and health system costs in the United States, according to a study published online May 30 in JAMA Health Forum. Sung Eun Choi, Ph.D., from Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Lisa Simon, M.D.,

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Prescribing ADHD Meds by Telehealth Does Not Alter Risk for Substance Use Disorder Overall

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Receipt of a stimulant prescription for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) via telehealth is not associated with an increased risk for substance use disorder (SUD), according to a study published online June 11 in The American Journal of Psychiatry. Vinod Rao, M.D.,

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Adherence to Healthy Diet Improves Cardiometabolic Risk, Even Without Weight Loss

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A healthy diet improves cardiometabolic risk factors, even if not associated with weight loss (WL), according to a study published online June 5 in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Anat Yaskolka Meir, Ph.D.,

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Clinic Family Practice Internal Medicine Primary Care

USPSTF: Screen Women of Reproductive Age for Intimate Partner Violence

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening women of reproductive age for intimate partner violence (IPV). These findings form the basis of a final recommendation statement published online June 24 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Cynthia Feltner, M.D.,

988 Contacted More Than 16 Million Times From Its Launch to December 2024

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Opportunities remain to increase use of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, according to a research letter published online June 9 in JAMA Network Open. Jonathan Purtle, Dr.P.H.,

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Parent-Reported Firearm Storage Poor Estimator of Teen Perceived Access

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Parent-reported firearm storage seems to be a poor estimator of teen perceived firearm access, according to a study published online June 10 in JAMA Network Open. Katherine G. Hastings, M.P.H., firearm-owning parents and their teens aged 14 to 18 years.

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Hyperinsulinemia Linked to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 10, 2025

TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — In premenopausal women, hyperinsulinemia is associated with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB), with body mass index (BMI) playing a role in this association, according to a study published online June 3 in Menopause. Salcedo, D.O.,

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Mean Age of Moms at First Birth Increased From 2016 to 2023

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — From 2016 to 2023, there was an increase in the mean age of mothers at first birth and at higher-order births, according to the June 13 National Vital Statistics Reports , a publication from the National Center for Health Statistics. Brown, Ph.D.,

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New Mothers Face Significant Loss of Uninterrupted Sleep

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 12, 2025

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — New mothers face a significant loss of uninterrupted sleep through week 13 postpartum, according to a study presented at SLEEP 2025, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, held from June 8 to 11 in Seattle. Teresa Lillis, Ph.D.,

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Parents Delaying Introduction of Nuts and Eggs, Tied to Increase in Food Allergy Risk

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

Suzannah Helps, from University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom, and colleagues conducted a population birth cohort study to examine whether the introduction of highly allergenic foods differed in infants with a family history of allergy.

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Higher Daily Walking Volume, Intensity Tied to Lower Risks for Low Back Pain

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Daily walking volume and walking intensity are inversely associated with the risk for chronic low back pain (LBP), according to a study published online June 13 in JAMA Network Open.

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Family Practice Internal Medicine Primary Care Management

‘Gas Station Heroin’ Spurs Spike in Poison Control Calls, FDA Warns

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The small, colorful bottles hawked at convenience stores, smoke shops and filling stations as cognitive supplements or energy are often called “gas station heroin.” ” And, the U.S. Amid a rise in calls to U.S.

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Disparities in Post-COVID Conditions among Persons with Disabilities: Findings from Primary Care Patients, 2019-2022 [COVID-19]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: This is a retrospective observational study of primary care visits during the 2019-2022 study period. Setting or Dataset: American Family Cohort, a data asset including electronic health records of 8 million patients from family practices across 50 US states. 95% CI 0.51, 0.7)

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Zicam and Orajel Swabs Recalled for Possible Fungal Contamination

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 12, 2025

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some nasal and baby teething swabs from Zicam and Orajel are being recalled across the country because they may be contaminated with fungus, U.S. health officials said. The recall was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after the manufacturer, Church & Dwight Co.,

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Incidence Rates of Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Increasing

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The incidence rates of appendiceal adenocarcinoma (AA) increased after 1945, according to a study published online June 10 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Andreana N. Holowatyj, Ph.D.,

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Midea Recalls 1.7 Million AC Units Over Mold Risk

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — More than 1.7 million window air conditioners are being recalled because of a risk for mold growth, which can lead to serious health problems. The affected units are made by Midea and include U Window Air Conditioners and U+ Window Air Conditioners, CBS News said.

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Trader Joe’s Recalls Garlic Cheese Curds Due to Listeria Risk

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 23, 2025

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A cheese sold at Trader Joe’s has been recalled due to possible listeria contamination. The product is Face Rock Creamery’s Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheese Curds. It was sold at Trader Joe’s stores across Northern California and Northern Nevada, the company said June 20.

FDA Recalls Chocolate Candies Over Milk Allergy Risk

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 23, 2025

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Chocolate candy sold across the U.S. is being recalled because it may contain milk that isn’t listed on the label, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The agency announced the recall of multiple batches of semi-sweet chocolate nonpareils made by Weaver Nut Company Inc., CBS News reported.

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care Internal medicine plays a central role in adult health, especially when it comes to prevention, diagnosis, and long-term care. How is it different from general practice? And how does it support preventive care? Internist vs Family Doctor: What’s the Difference?

BowFlex Recalls 3.8 Million Dumbbells After Injury Reports

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 10, 2025

TUESDAY, June 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) — BowFlex , a fitness equipment brand, is recalling more than 3.8 million adjustable dumbbells because their weight plates can fall off and hurt users. The recall follows more than 100 reports of injuries, including concussions, broken toes, bruises and scrapes, according to the U.S.

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IT Family Practice Internal Medicine Primary Care

Waist-to-Height Ratio Predicts Liver Steatosis and Fibrosis

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 18, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) outperforms body mass index (BMI) in detecting the risk for liver disease, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the Endocrine Society. Agbaje, M.D.,

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Prenatal PFAS Exposure Linked to Elevated BP Through Adolescence

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

MONDAY, June 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Prenatal exposure to specific perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is associated with offspring blood pressure (BP) through age 18 years, according to a study published online June 12 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Zeyu Li, M.S.P.H.,

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AAP Updates Recommendations for Adolescent Contraceptive Counseling

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, and colleagues updated the 2014 policy statement on contraception for adolescents to provide pediatricians with evidence-informed and equity-informed practices in contraceptive care.

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Attrition Rates High Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Medical Students

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Medical school attrition rates are high among lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) medical students, according to a research letter published online June 10 in JAMA Network Open.

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Greater Epigenetic Age Seen in Patients With Pediatric-Onset MS

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

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.,

Patients

Patients Clinic Individual Family Practice

NIH to Fund $10M in Long-Term Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 23, 2025

MONDAY, June 23, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will fund studies of the long-term health effects of a 2023 Ohio train derailment that released more than 1 million pounds of hazardous chemicals into the soil, air and water.

After Dobbs, 42 Percent of Surveyed Abortion Providers in Abortion-Ban States Relocated

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

TUESDAY, June 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Following the Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022) decision, 42 percent of surveyed clinicians who provided abortions in states banning abortion relocated to another state, almost all to states not banning abortion, according to a research letter published online June 11 in JAMA Network (..)

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

GeriPal

MARCH 7, 2024

And then John, I’d love to hear from you starting off, you’re a palliative care doc, right? John: I am what I am, which is a family practice doctor. At what point were you engaged with the patients either as a geriatrician, primary care, or a palliative care or hospice? Alex: Yeah.

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RFK Jr. Hires Autism Skeptic To Look Into CDC Autism Data

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 12, 2025

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A longtime vaccine critic hired by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reviewing safety data in an effort to revisit debunked claims that vaccines may cause autism.

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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Staff perspectives of a novel integrated community care hub in an urban underserved population (UK) [Child and adolescent health]

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Using EMR data to describe administrative workload of primary care providers in Nova Scotia, Canada [Secondary data analysis]

Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

DASH Diet for Diabetes With Low Sodium Reduces BP in Those With Diabetes

AI Model Can Aid Physicians in Skin Cancer Diagnoses

FDA Approves Polypill Widaplik for Hypertension

Mailed Self-Collection Kits Increase Rates of Cervical Cancer Screening

Passive Digital Marker Can Identify Childhood Asthma Risk

CT Colonography Cost-Effective, Clinically Effective for CRC Screening

Cessation of Public Water Fluoridation Would Increase Tooth Decay

Prescribing ADHD Meds by Telehealth Does Not Alter Risk for Substance Use Disorder Overall

Adherence to Healthy Diet Improves Cardiometabolic Risk, Even Without Weight Loss

USPSTF: Screen Women of Reproductive Age for Intimate Partner Violence

988 Contacted More Than 16 Million Times From Its Launch to December 2024

Parent-Reported Firearm Storage Poor Estimator of Teen Perceived Access

Hyperinsulinemia Linked to Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Mean Age of Moms at First Birth Increased From 2016 to 2023

New Mothers Face Significant Loss of Uninterrupted Sleep

Parents Delaying Introduction of Nuts and Eggs, Tied to Increase in Food Allergy Risk

Higher Daily Walking Volume, Intensity Tied to Lower Risks for Low Back Pain

‘Gas Station Heroin’ Spurs Spike in Poison Control Calls, FDA Warns

Disparities in Post-COVID Conditions among Persons with Disabilities: Findings from Primary Care Patients, 2019-2022 [COVID-19]

Zicam and Orajel Swabs Recalled for Possible Fungal Contamination

Incidence Rates of Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Increasing

Midea Recalls 1.7 Million AC Units Over Mold Risk

Trader Joe’s Recalls Garlic Cheese Curds Due to Listeria Risk

FDA Recalls Chocolate Candies Over Milk Allergy Risk

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

BowFlex Recalls 3.8 Million Dumbbells After Injury Reports

Waist-to-Height Ratio Predicts Liver Steatosis and Fibrosis

Prenatal PFAS Exposure Linked to Elevated BP Through Adolescence

AAP Updates Recommendations for Adolescent Contraceptive Counseling

Attrition Rates High Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Medical Students

Greater Epigenetic Age Seen in Patients With Pediatric-Onset MS

NIH to Fund $10M in Long-Term Health Studies After Ohio Train Disaster

After Dobbs, 42 Percent of Surveyed Abortion Providers in Abortion-Ban States Relocated

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

RFK Jr. Hires Autism Skeptic To Look Into CDC Autism Data

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