Hypertension, IT, Physicals and Screening

Revisiting the Advantages of aSOAP Notes: The Best of the Paper Chart and Old School Photography

A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 11, 2025

A sore knee or an annual physical are like a closeup or a panorama. It may look something like this: 40 year old male has a normal routine physical. Or it may look like these examples: 60 year old male with hypertension, COPD and anticoagulated atrial fibrillation returns for followup. Computer scrolling changed all that.

Primary Care

Primary Care Patient-Centered Medical Advice Screening

Drinking the Disease: Arsenic Exposure in Well Water from the Perspective of Patients and Providers [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Despite recommendations for routine screening, this is rarely done. Chronic exposure has been associated with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, skin cancer, renal, bladder and lung cancers, polyneuropathy, and QT prolongation. Arsenic cannot be seen, tasted, or smelled.

Patients

Patients Routine Screenings Provider Internal Medicine

Proactive Wellness: The Lifesaving Benefits of Regular Check-ups

East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

Many health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers, can develop with little to no noticeable symptoms in their initial stages. Regular check-ups allow your healthcare provider to conduct screenings, perform tests, and monitor vital indicators that may indicate the early onset of such conditions.

Preventative Care

Preventative Care Preventive Care Mental Health Healthcare

A Guide to Glaucoma Awareness & Proactive Eye Health

East Cary Family Physicians

JANUARY 30, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of vision screenings, especially during Glaucoma Awareness Month, and how they play a crucial role in preserving your eyesight. Regular vision screenings are essential to catch glaucoma early, allowing for timely intervention and the preservation of vision.

Primary Care Physician

Primary Care Physician Family Physician Screening Primary Care

Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

High blood pressure, also dubbed hypertension , is a common health issue that can lead to severe problems if left uncontrolled. Increasing physical activity: Regular exercise helps you slim down and boosts heart health. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications.

Management

Management Medical Treatment Plan Family Medicine

Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

High blood pressure, also dubbed hypertension , is a common health issue that can lead to severe problems if left uncontrolled. Increasing physical activity: Regular exercise helps you slim down and boosts heart health. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications.

Management

Management Medical Treatment Plan Family Medicine

Common Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Health

Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

You Can Tell You Have High Blood Pressure From How You Feel The reality is that high blood pressure (hypertension) is largely a “silent” condition. But there is no substitute for maintaining heart-healthy behaviors involving physical activity, nutrition, weight management, sleep, and stress control.

Management

Management Family Medicine DO Hypertension

How Your Emotional Health Impacts Blood Pressure

Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 5, 2025

Over time, this can cause persistent hypertension and extra strain on your cardiac system. Even light physical activity has cardiovascular benefits. Research shows that treating the whole person is important for mental well-being and physical health. Occasional stress is normal, even healthy.

Management

Management Family Medicine DO Hypertension

Leriche Syndrome

Vascular Physician

OCTOBER 10, 2022

To diagnose this condition, your physician may perform screening tests, such as an ankle-brachial index test (ABI). Atherosclerosis is potentiated by hypertension, smoking, lower physical activity, obesity, a diet high in saturated fats, and high glucose or lipid levels. An ABI less than 0.9 What are the treatment options?

Hypertension

Hypertension Complication Patients Diagnosis

Michigan's Best Primary Care: Here’s Why It's a Game Changer for Your Health!

Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It’s where you turn for regular check-ups, advice on staying healthy, and help with managing any chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension. Preventive care includes regular health screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle advice aimed at keeping you in optimal health. Primary care is your go-to for all things health-related.

Primary Care

Primary Care Primary Care Doctor Mental Health IT

Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

The Hidden Benefits of Regular Check-ups You Might Be Missing Many residents of Mesa and the surrounding Arizona communities don’t realize that preventive care goes far beyond just “checking the box” for your annual physical.

Family Physician

Family Physician Preventative Care Preventive Care Families

Cardiovascular Risk After Hysterectomy Highest for Young Women

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

The analysis controlled for menopausal hormone therapy, marital status, income, race, BMI, alcohol use, physical activity, diet, parity, and personal and family history of hypertension, diabetes, myocardial infarction, and stroke.

Treatment Plan

Treatment Plan Hypertension Diabetes Screening

Why is sleep so important for your health?

Vida Family Medicine

APRIL 27, 2023

While nutrition and physical activity are certainly important for overall health, they are only one part of the big picture. Often when a patient comes to me wanting to improve their health, they have put most of their focus on making changes to their diet and exercise. Sleep deprivation can come from a variety of causes.

Individual

Individual Diabetes Medical Chronic Disease

The Importance of Regular Physical Exams

Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Regular physical exams at Edge Family Medicine are essential for maintaining your health and well-being. Whether you’re dealing with a chronic condition or simply maintaining wellness, regular physical exams are a key component of long-term health. Why Schedule Regular Physical Exams? This ensures your care stays on track.

Physicals

Physicals Family Medicine DO Chronic Condition

GeriPal Takeover! Nancy Lundeberg and Annie Medina-Walpole

GeriPal

APRIL 3, 2025

We covered: The first parody song I wrote, for AGS 2018 in Orlando , about this article by Nancy Schoenborn on how to discuss stopping cancer screening. We discuss our favorite articles, parody songs, and memories from AGS meetings past, with a little preview of a song for this years meeting. So this is something. It is a sold out crowd.

IT

IT Hospital Screening Patients

"Why Everyone Is Talking About This Medical Clinic in Michigan!"

Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

From managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive care and health screenings, the clinic is known for providing patient-centered care. Whether you need a routine physical, vaccination, or management of a chronic illness, this clinic has you covered with a focus on holistic and individualized care.

Clinic

Clinic Chronic Disease Management Primary Care Medical

Managing Urinary Symptoms and UTI’s in Older Adults

GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

So I actually got started in cancer screening also, thanks to some mutual colleagues. Like for me, my NF1, is it a good idea to get screened for cancer or not? There are a lot of old myths out there about managing urinary tract symptoms and UTI’s in older adults. But before we get into this topic, does someone have a song request?

Management

Management IT Medical Patient-Centered

Trauma-Informed Care: A Podcast with Mariah Robertson, Kate Duchowny, and Ashwin Kotwal

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Kate and Ashwin talked about their research on the prevalence of lifetime trauma and its association with physical and psychosocial health among adults at the end of life. Mariah, welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. Mariah 00:29 Glad to be here. Kate, welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. Kate 00:40 Great to be here. Here we go. Kate 03:29 Yeah.

IT

IT Patient-Centered Individual Screening

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Revisiting the Advantages of aSOAP Notes: The Best of the Paper Chart and Old School Photography

Drinking the Disease: Arsenic Exposure in Well Water from the Perspective of Patients and Providers [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

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Proactive Wellness: The Lifesaving Benefits of Regular Check-ups

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Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Common Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Health

How Your Emotional Health Impacts Blood Pressure

Leriche Syndrome

Michigan's Best Primary Care: Here’s Why It's a Game Changer for Your Health!

Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Cardiovascular Risk After Hysterectomy Highest for Young Women

Why is sleep so important for your health?

The Importance of Regular Physical Exams

GeriPal Takeover! Nancy Lundeberg and Annie Medina-Walpole

"Why Everyone Is Talking About This Medical Clinic in Michigan!"

Managing Urinary Symptoms and UTI’s in Older Adults

Trauma-Informed Care: A Podcast with Mariah Robertson, Kate Duchowny, and Ashwin Kotwal

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