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Using Machine Learning to advance primary care: an example of predictive modeling of hypertension risk to impact outcomes [Hypertension]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: While hypertension is the most common chronic disease cared for during adult primary care visits, it is challenging to know which hypertensive patients have the highest risk of cardiovascular complications in the future. Population Studied: LVHN has 107,851 adult out-patients with hypertension, and 66.4%

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A Guide to Glaucoma Awareness & Proactive Eye Health

East Cary Family Physicians

Medical conditions: Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease can increase the risk of glaucoma. Consult with your primary care physician before starting a new workout routine, ensuring it aligns with your specific health needs.

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Common Myths about Varicose Veins

Vascular Physician

Reducing salt intake since a high salt diet may lead to hypertension or narrowing of arteries. There is no medical reason to wait until after women are done bearing children to treat varicose veins. A primary care physician can recommend you to a vascular specialist that can quickly and easily treat your varicose veins today.

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

Mesa Family Physician

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong. However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community.

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

Plum Health

Whether you’re in Detroit , where fast access to care is crucial, or in the quieter town of Corunna , where personalized attention makes all the difference, this clinic delivers care that’s tailored to the unique needs of each community. What Makes This Medical Clinic Different? What services does the clinic offer?

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Guidelines or Goals in Heart Failure: A Podcast with Parag Goyal, Nicole Superville, and Matthew Shuster

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary When treating heart failure, how do we distinguish between the expanding list of medications recommended for “Guideline Directed Medical Therapy” (GDMT) and what might be considered runaway polypharmacy? He’s a medical director of H ebrew S enior L ife outpatient clinic at Newbridge.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. As a general practitioner and primary care researcher, it was always fascinating for me to delve into the scientific literature to investigate this issue. Is that appropriate, or should it be the opposite? Over time, more trust develops.