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Three Practices, Three Stories: best practices and unique approaches to substance use screening in rural primary care [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Tailoring individual strategies can facilitate SBIRT implementation in rural PC practices. 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.

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AATD Treatment Improvement Demands Disease-Specific PROMs

Physician's Weekly

The genetic disorder Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) can result in a range of illnesses, of which chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) is one of the most common. PROMs specific to AATD are needed to better address AATD symptoms and treatment burdens, and to guide the development of new treatments.

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3 Ways AI Can Detect Vital Signs From Your Face

The Medical Futurist

Recently, a new trend has emerged where artificial intelligence (AI)-based apps are detecting vital signs as well as possible illness indicators from patients’ faces alone. Determining patients’ prognosis Due to individual variations in genetics and lifestyle choices, each person ages at a different rate.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. Understanding Preventive Health Services: The Foundation of Wellness Preventive health services encompass medical care specifically designed to prevent illnesses, detect conditions early, and promote overall wellness.

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From Numbers to Names: How Concierge Care is Redefining the Doctor-Patient Experience

Concierge Choice Physicians

They want time to spend with patients, to find the root cause of illness, provide lifestyle support, and help with treatment compliance. This solution allows patients to take more control of their healthcare, while enabling physicians to provide the kind of compassionate, individualized support that originally drew them to medicine.

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Vascular Ultrasound: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Vascular Physician

Whether you are showing signs of a vascular concern, have been diagnosed with a disease, or are striving to prevent a vascular illness from occurring in the future, a vascular ultrasound can give your healthcare provider a clear image of how well blood is flowing to the organs and tissues throughout your body. How Does It Work?

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Omega Institute – Powered by Me Retreat

Intuitive Intelligence

Physical Well-being: We often face moments when our body signals an acute crisis, like battling an illness. Omega Institute is more than a getaway; it’s an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and discover tools and practices that foster holistic well-being.