A Country Doctor Writes
JUNE 21, 2025
We are being crushed by mandated screenings for everything from obesity to domestic abuse ( see my post “ Brief is Good ”). And, as the NEJM article points out, there are no financial incentives to have nurses or other non-providers manage routine problems like hypertension in our current system.
A Country Doctor Writes
JUNE 11, 2025
If a patient only has one medical problem and never had any surgeries, why would any reader of their medical record prefer to view one or more full screens or pages of what has NOT happened to this patient, at least not as of some date in the past when that was nailed down as the patient’s medical profile. Dietary strategies reviewed.
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Physician's Weekly
JUNE 24, 2025
Adding genetic testing to clinical familial hypercholesterolemia screening improves risk assessment, prognosis and helps to guide targeted therapy. Rodríguez-Padial and colleagues found that patients with DLCN scores of 6 or higher were younger, experienced less hypertension, and had higher rates of smoking.
Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Research has associated telehealth interventions with reduced self-reported smoking during pregnancy, reduced risk of gestational hypertension, and continuation of breastfeeding. Ideal future of telehealth includes extensive infrastructure support, training on telehealth use, and research on telehealth for fetal heart health screenings.
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.
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.
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.
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