Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Western values of heroism and individualistic empowerment exert significant influence over how we make meaning out of patient stories. Currently, the field of narrative-based medicine (NBM) lacks research that examines the potential harms of using dominant Western narrative forms to represent patients’ lived experiences.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Integrated behavioral health (IBH) within primary care can help patients receive quality whole person care, however little is documented about the distribution and nature of time spent in key activities by integrated psychologists (i.e., Behavioral Health Providers, BHPs). Intervention: NA.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

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. Many patients with AATD remain unaware that they have the disorder until they develop COPD, despite available genetic testing.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

Primary care physicians take it upon themselves to get to know patients in person, which helps them attend to their needs. Preventive Care Primary doctors can offer preventive care to their patients, which typically includes check-ups and screenings to prevent them from contracting illnesses.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. As your trusted healthcare providers in Mesa, Arizona, we’re committed to helping you understand and access the preventive services that can keep you and your family healthy for years to come.

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Edge Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Common chronic diseases include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and gastrointestinal issues.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In our institution, screenings are completed for patients ≥15 years during well visits; those not presenting for well visits and under 15 may represent missed opportunities. Objectives: To implement SUD screening in patients aged 12-17 seen for all visit types (well and sick visits) and to quantify the rate of substance misuse.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Participants were enrolled at 1-21 days of illness and followed via daily symptom survey. Patients were administered the Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription Drugs and Substance Use (TAPS)-1 survey to query about substance use on initial enrollment.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

High blood urea nitrogen to albumin ratio values in patients with CKD are linked to greater mortality, indicating its potential value as a prognostic indicator. Adjusted Cox regression analysis confirmed the increased 28-day mortality risk in patients with a higher BAR. By tertile, mortality rates were 14.6% in Tertile 1 (BAR, ≤9.8

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A Country Doctor Writes

APRIL 17, 2025

I recently reposted a 2017 WordPress reflection on my Substack about how sometimes a disease evolves so slowly that you, as a continuity provider, barely notice it but another, covering, provider notices the subtle abnormalities and recognizes the pattern as a new disease. “Oh, I had no idea”, was her answer.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 11, 2023

Over the past few years, the Department of Family Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry in UNC's School of Medicine have been working together to spearhead the development of a new "enhanced primary care" model to provide better primary care for patients who have severe mental illnesses.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

VTAC aims to provide timely and equitable access to care in a predominantly rural region facing deep-rooted healthcare challenges. Past assessments, using the quintuple aim framework, showed positive results in key areas like clinical impact, cost, and provider experiences. Outcome Measures: Patient Experiences with VTAC.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Up to 30% of patients seen in primary care have a co-occurring mental health or substance use issue. Population Studied: Medical providers and staff, and integrated behavioral health (IBH) psychologists and psychiatrists. Intervention: N/A for this portion; therapeutic services were provided by IBH providers to patients.

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StorytellERdoc

JULY 10, 2014

When a critical illness or injury occurs, then, we should all be thankful that we live within a society where emergent, life-saving medical care is available. Lately, though, it seems the system meant to provide this care is being bogged down by questionable decision-making. The list goes on and on and on. To pain control issues.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 19, 2025

These measure the basic functions of one’s body, helping clinicians assess the general health and recovery progress of patients. 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.

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Barton Associates

JUNE 19, 2025

There’s a lot that goes into running a healthcare facility , from managing patient care to ensuring adequate coverage around the clock. In these complex and ever-changing environments, staffing challenges can quickly become a critical issue, impacting both patient care quality and operational efficiency.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Buprenorphine is an effective medication for OUD but uptake is slow due in part to lack of provider knowledge, confidence, and negative attitudes/stigma toward patients with OUD. Context: Morbidity and mortality from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a health crisis in the United States.

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Logansport Memorial Hospital

MARCH 20, 2024

At Logansport Memorial Hospital, we know how an unexpected injury or illness can impact your daily routine and quality of life. Ending up in the hospital can be scary and worrisome for patients and their families, and Eduardo Sanchez Castillo’s experience was no different. It’s for your own good. Take baby steps in recovery.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Therapeutic services were provided to patients by IBH psychologists and psychiatrists. Those who participated in implementation saw clear benefit to patients and identified what made those benefits easier to realize. Population Studied: Primary care clinicians and staff, including IBH psychologists and psychiatrists.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

Mental health and SUD bias impact the quality of ED care that patients with these conditions receive for physical health concerns, according to research. What the Patients Said According to the study, three key themes emerged: Negative encounters dominated. Isbell, PhD , of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and colleagues.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Primary care practices can increase access to effective care by providing treatment with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD) and dependency. Induction is the brief, intense period when patients receive initial buprenorphine doses. Funded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

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Doctor Rachel

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

And even if you don’t have young ones traipsing about the house, co-workers, friends and family can all share illnesses with you, often unknowingly. Luckily, nature provides high vitamin C foods just when we need them—citrus of all kinds, pineapple guavas (also known as feijoas), kiwis, Brussel sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Using high-throughput genome sequencing and machine learning, scientists at UMass Chan Medical School have shown a strong correlation between the oral microbiome in patients with COVID-19 at the time of hospital admission and the need for later respiratory support.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

There is robust data regarding the importance of patient connection and engagement in the hospital and clinic setting. Many of us are taught in medical school and residency the importance of patient communication on improving patient satisfaction scores, quality metrics, and professional fulfillment.

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

One of the largest problems in our ER, it seems, is that there is a subset of patients who visit us on a routine basis. Commonly known as "the regulars," these familiar faces are sprinkled throughout our day between all our other patient visits. It seems like most of these patients simply exist in our society without participation.

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Logansport Memorial Hospital

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

When unexpected injuries or illnesses happen, it can be scary and overwhelming. As a patient, you want to know you’re being cared for with the utmost attention and compassion. The Patient Access Specialist was super friendly and extremely helpful. The next morning, I called to schedule my appointment.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that understanding why it’s important to take care of your body isn’t just about preventing illness—it’s about creating the foundation for a fulfilling, energetic life. Your body is the vessel that carries you through life’s journey.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

Treating less serious ailments gets faster, more targeted and more efficient, while the means for curing more serious and life-altering illnesses improve. In 2015, surgeons in Manchester, UK have performed the first bionic eye implant for an AMD patient using Second Sight’s innovation.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

“Season in and season out,” Schaffner said, “it produces outbreaks of serious respiratory illness that rivals influenza.” Immunocompromised patients, despite having a somewhat lower level of protection from the vaccine, will also benefit from it, Terebuh said.

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Sound Physicians

MARCH 12, 2025

With the absence of intensivists on the ground in these community hospitals, the question becomes how to treat these patients where and when they need care. Our tele-ICU program , which is part of our critical care specialty, has brought meaningful and much-needed intensive care to remote communities for the past five years.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 6, 2024

In recent years, one of the most intriguing shifts has been the rise of concierge medicine—a model that’s redefining how patients interact with their healthcare providers. A concierge doctor checking the medicine for the patients." The answer lies in their approach to patient care. What is Concierge Medicine? "A

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AMMD

MARCH 10, 2025

However, when I used to meet with thyroid patients, they would oftentimes be struggling with thyroid hair loss even while being treated for their thyroid dysfunction. To demonstrate, patients with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism notice a gradual thinning of their hair rather than localized bald spots or missing patches.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

They can provide essential medical care, help you coordinate ongoing treatments, and serve as important support throughout your life. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial. A family care doctor can greatly assist your family.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 14, 2020

Then things started to get a little bit different… His chest x-ray had some peripheral infiltrates, and the emergency department providers ordered a CT scan. Had the ED not ordered a chest CT, would I have tested this patient for COVID-19? Part of the problem is that we are still figuring out this illness.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 6, 2025

Some high-demand roles in New Haven County include: Physicians and specialists: Doctors are responsible for diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, as well as helping patients take care of their health. Nurses: Nurses work as part of a team to provide care and support, and educate patients about health conditions.

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Walking into Room 33, my next patient, who had come to the ER complaining of cough and cold symptoms, seemed just as I had expected. The patient probably thought that I, standing beside his cot with my stethoscope in hand and a smile on my face, was simply waiting for him to finish his coughing and complete his story. I did get it.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

OCTOBER 24, 2023

[link] In this Infectious Disease Rafael Medina Subspecialty Episode, Dr. Navila Sharif presents a case to Dr. Natasha Spottiswoode of a patient presenting for fevers and chills. Case Discussant: Natasha Spottiswoode, MD, PHD Natasha is a fellow in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of California, San Francisco.

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