Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine , we want your family to enjoy the outdoors safely. Dehydration can worsen sun-related illnesses—stay ahead by sipping all day. If you notice any suspicious signs, our team at Edge Family Medicine can help guide you on next steps. Early detection of skin changes improves outcomes.

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Family Medicine DO Appointment Family 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: A large team of family medicine, palliative, and end-of-life care clinicians, researchers, and educators from across Canada have collaborated to develop and pilot an innovative serious illness educational program called "All providers: Better Communication Skills (ABCs) Program."

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Illness Family Families 130

Colorado Academy of Family Physicians

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Walt Larimore, MD This respiratory illness season is a busy one for immunization recommendations and guidelines. The post Vaccine News You Can Use appeared first on Colorado Academy of Family Physicians. The post Vaccine News You Can Use appeared first on Colorado Academy of Family Physicians.

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Vaccination Family Physician Illness Families 130

Mere Mortal MD

MAY 25, 2025

Often these patients get so ill at the acute hospital they develop multi-system organ failure, meaning that every organ was damaged in the process of their disease. How severe is their critical illness myopathy or polyneuropathy? How long this process takes depends upon so many factors: how long was the patient hospitalized?

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Hospital Illness Patients IT 204

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. As your trusted healthcare providers in Mesa, Arizona, we’re committed to helping you understand and access the preventive services that can keep you and your family healthy for years to come.

Preventative Care 100

Preventative Care Preventive Care Family Physician Screening 100

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries, are diagnosed in 150,000 Ontarians annually, resulting in disruptions to work, school, and sport. Concussion management is complex: variable onset of symptoms, urban/rural disparities, and the many professionals involved in case management.

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Management Education Illness Chronic Condition 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) is a model in which medical and behavioral health providers work together to provide whole person care, usually in primary care settings. Despite success in some community health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers, IBH is not widely implemented in other settings.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Provider Consulting Illness 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Identify practice patterns of family physicians practicing within boutique clinics in Ontario. Boutique clinics were more likely to see patients for musculoskeletal, dermatologic, and infectious disease illnesses. There was a higher rate of referrals to dermatology, surgery, and family practice from boutique clinics.

Clinic 130

Clinic Referral Primary Care Physician Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We know little about how the impact of in-person CPD compares to that of online CPD. Objective: We compared the impact of in-person versus online CPD courses on doctors’ behavior change. Methods: A first group attended in-person courses. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a second group attended an online version of these courses.

Education 130

Education Illness IT 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Depression remains a prevalent mental health condition, with rates of diagnosis disproportionately increasing for women and Black or Hispanic adults. However, variations in these disparities due to marital status remains unclear.

Illness 130

Illness Mental Health Individual Utilities 130

Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids

JUNE 23, 2025

During hot and humid days, it’s not uncommon to experience headaches, but some might be warning signs of more serious heat-related illness. From all of us at Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids, stay cool, stay hydrated, and don’t ignore what your body is trying to tell you. Don’t wait, call 911 or seek immediate medical care.

Family Physician 104

Family Physician Illness Physicals Family 104

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Racial microaggressions (RMs) are behaviors and statements toward a person with or without the intention of expressing prejudice. RMs negatively impact mental health outcomes for minoritized people, including substance use.

Relationship 130

Relationship Healthcare Illness Mental Health 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Primary care (PC) practices that implement Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) can identify, reduce, and prevent problematic alcohol use that otherwise could go undetected. While screening and brief counseling in PC is considered best practice, it is not standard practice.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Screening Nurse Practitioner Referral 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Maternal depression appears to have negative effects on child development (cognitive, language, emotional) in part because of the impact of depressive symptoms on parenting practices and family life, particularly in early childhood. using items adapted from the Family Map Inventories (measured pre- and post-intervention).

DO 130

DO Family Medicine Family Families 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Depression is a common disease in general practice, leading to an increased cardiovascular risk. The majority of patients with depression is treated by their General Practicioner (GP). In the Netherlands GPs are also responsible for cardiovascular risk management (CVRM), for which a guideline is made.

General Practice 130

General Practice GP Management Patients 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Given limited critical care resources and an aging population, early interventions to prevent critical illness are vital. In this interdisciplinary collaboration, primary care and critical care clinician researchers came together with informatics and implementation experts to design this community-based pilot project.

Illness 130

Illness Electronics Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Intervention/Instrument: n/a Outcome Measures: Descriptions of patient symptoms and impacts of symptoms on pre-illness lifestyle (including impacts on household relationships, work, friendships, hobbies, and long-term goals). brain fog, shortness of breath, fatigue), or a worsening of previous illnesses (i.e.,

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Patients Relationship Illness 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Black and Latino physicians in the US continue to experience racial discrimination in the workplace.There is paucity of data exploring whether the time spent discussing these experiences varies by the physician’s race/ethnicity.

Illness 130

Illness Healthcare Patients IT 130

Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A family care doctor can greatly assist your family. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial.

Family 52

Family Families Primary Care Physician Chronic Condition 52

Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

These summer hydration tips can help you stay energized, protect your heart, and avoid heat-related illness during outdoor activity or everyday errands. after brushing teeth or checking email) Add slices of lemon, cucumber, or mint to your water for variety Make hydration a family challenge or daily goal What About Overhydration?

Chronic Condition 130

Chronic Condition DO Family Medicine Family 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Despite primary care providers’ (PCPs) ability to effectively treat depression, encouraging individuals to seek and return to treatment is challenging. As a behavioral strategy, mental contrasting and implementation intentions (MCII) use imagery to create action plans to overcome barriers to achieve goals.

PCP 130

PCP PCP Illness Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: As the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) began to ask programs to report their efforts surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), program directors felt ill prepared to evaluate their programs and measure change. Population Studied: Program directors of ACGME-accredited family medicine residencies.

DO 130

DO Family Medicine Family Families 130

NPR Health - Shots

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Family Dollar says it is not aware of any complaints from customers nor any reports of illnesses related to the recall. Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Family 108

Family Families Illness IT 108

Hitchcock Family Medicine

MARCH 25, 2022

This is why you should schedule regular medical examinations, preferably with your family doctor. This may be true in cases of injuries and certain chronic illnesses that require immediate attention. The scheduling of medical visits may also depend upon your family's health history. Those who are older need one every year.

Family Doctor 52

Family Doctor Family Families Primary Care Physician 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: One of the most common primary care illnesses is acute rhinosinusitis (ARS). Guidelines currently suggest treating ARS with antibiotics when persistent symptoms or double sickening occur. Objective: To identify the factors associated with progression from upper respiratory infection to ARS.

Telemedicine 130

Telemedicine Primary Care Emergency Room Patient-Centered 130

NPR Health

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Protect your loved ones from foodborne illnesses with this refresher course on food safety. Experts offer guidance on how long to leave food out, when to toss leftovers and more.

Family 129

Family Families Illness 129

Medical Xpress

APRIL 27, 2023

Families of those with serious mental health issues feel stigmatized and alone, say York University researchers in a new study.

Family 95

Family Families Mental Health Illness 95

Medical Xpress

APRIL 11, 2023

Over the past few years, the Department of Family Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry in UNC's School of Medicine have been working together to spearhead the development of a new "enhanced primary care" model to provide better primary care for patients who have severe mental illnesses.

Primary Care 95

Primary Care Illness Family Medicine DO 95

Concierge Choice Physicians

MARCH 24, 2025

Physicians, particularly primary or family care doctors, value the doctor-patient relationship too. They want time to spend with patients, to find the root cause of illness, provide lifestyle support, and help with treatment compliance. ” Their doctor makes them feel like family. But what can be done?

Patients 130

Patients Healthcare Relationship Healthcare Experience 130

Doctor Rachel

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

And even if you don’t have young ones traipsing about the house, co-workers, friends and family can all share illnesses with you, often unknowingly. My favorite way to use this when ill, is to boil fresh, sliced ginger in water, letting it cool to warm, and add raw local honey (or coconut nectar).

Illness 130

Illness Family Families IT 130

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that understanding why it’s important to take care of your body isn’t just about preventing illness—it’s about creating the foundation for a fulfilling, energetic life. At Mesa Family Physicians, we’re committed to supporting you on your health journey.

Mental Health 100

Mental Health IT Family Physician Physicals 100

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Outcome Measures: Prevalence estimates for 20 health conditions that address mental illness, chronic physical health conditions, substance use disorder, maternal and child health, and firearm injury. Summary information is generated at each site and then centrally combined and analyzed. Results: HTAC generated results for 4.6

Community 130

Community Healthcare Electronics Illness 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Participants were enrolled at 1-21 days of illness and followed via daily symptom survey. Additional data will be presented on the substance use and illness trajectories of the pilot study. Objective: To evaluate the association between substance use and duration of acute sinusitis symptoms. For illicit drug use, in the RAN group 7.0%

Clinic 130

Clinic Illness Primary Care Provider 130

Doctor Rachel

JULY 21, 2019

I don't know about you, but I have had a VERY busy spring—at work and at home—with multiple family members in need of support and medical care. When this happens, I pretty much write my own prescription, with the help and assistance of my friends and family (and especially my wonderful husband). Reduced occurrence of illness 18.

Illness 130

Illness Family Families IT 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Intervention: We designed an hour-long student-led workshop to present to event attendees, focusing on narrative structures, their powerful influence on the illness experience, and the concept of narrative humility. Population Studied: Participants were mainly medical students, as well as residents and clinicians.

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Education Medical Medical Student Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results: Preliminary analyses revealed the following overarching themes: 1) diabetes, mental health and mental health conditions or challenges, and HRSNs contribute to a cycle of diabetes distress (i.e.,

Mental Health 130

Mental Health Diabetes Relationship Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Chronic illness is at a record high in society. Lifestyle medicine programs have demonstrated a positive impact in managing these diseases but are poorly implemented and unavailable in rural communities. Lifestyle medicine involves ongoing engagement with a multidisciplinary team to support health-improving lifestyle changes.

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Chronic Disease Community Hypertension Physicals 130