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Diabetes related complications among Ethiopian Jews-Outcomes of a 10 years cohort study in Israel [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Data for this investigation were sourced from a community-based approach, utilizing information from CHS, which integrates data from community sources and hospitals. Conclusions: It is imperative to provide specialized care for immigrant populations to enhance the management of chronic diseases and mitigate further morbidity risks.

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A feasibility study of the Illuminate 360o approach for monitoring the implementation of a health system innovation [Mixed methods research]

Annals of Family Medicine

This need became apparent with the initiation of the Alberta Surgical Initiative’s Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST). We utilized theoretical constructs of salutogenesis – manageability, meaningfulness, and coherence; and resilience.

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You don’t need X-Rays to tell if a child is constipated

PEMBlog

Special thanks to Dr. Stephen Freedman, from the University of Calgary, for reviewing this post as well – he brought some practical feedback to the table. abnormal thyroid exam Messaging for patients and families When constipation leads to a child not being able to move their bowels, they may experience pain. 2017;186:87-94.e16.

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The Best and Worst Cooking Oils for Managing Cholesterol

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Limiting these cholesterol-raising oils is just as important as utilizing healthier options in your cooking. Save this tropical oil for special occasions versus everyday cooking when managing cholesterol through diet. Cooking Oils to Limit for High Cholesterol Oils high in saturated and trans fats directly raise LDL cholesterol.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

These priorities include supporting the physician workforce, utilizing data and predictive interventions to improve patient outcomes, and boosting quality and affordability for patients. I’m a family physician by training. And I would remiss not to mention my wife and my family who might love and enjoy time with to travel.

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You don’t need X-Rays in a child with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first time wheezing

PEMBlog

Special thanks to Todd Florin, MD, MSCE who contributed to this post – he is also an expert on respiratory and infectious emergencies. Evaluation of the utility of radiography in acute bronchiolitis. But it’s just a CXR right? link] References Shah SN, Bachur RG, Simel DL, Neuman MI. Does this child have pneumonia?

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

Alex 00:20 And she’s professor of family medicine at USC, deputator at JAGS, and co lead of the bold center of Excellence in early detection of dementia. Well, because they’re hard on people with dementia and they can be very hard on families, and they’re a form of crisis. Is that right, Soo? Soo 00:32 Thanks.

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