Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Health Trends Across Communities (HTAC) is a collaboration of Minnesota healthcare systems and state and local public health that helps fill the gap in community health information by providing timely, detailed, and accessible summary electronic health record (EHR) information and reports. Results: HTAC generated results for 4.6

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Behavioral Health Providers, BHPs). Visits were largely scheduled individual visits (85%), provided in person (70%), and involving psychotherapy (90%). BHPs interacted with practice team members of all roles, but spent the most time consulting with medical providers, social workers, care managers, and nurses. Intervention: NA.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Addressing mental health and HRSNs can improve diabetes outcomes, but stigma surrounding these issues can make both patients and providers uncomfortable during clinical discussions. Consequently, clinicians may avoid these stigmatized topics and provide general recommendations that can’t be followed by patients.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Together with ten patients who have experience managing chronic illness or life-limiting conditions, PERC encourages and supports the meaningful engagement of patients as partners in PC research. PERC supports careers by contributing to a transdisciplinary PC research training program and providing three annual fellowships.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

Preventive Care Primary doctors can offer preventive care to their patients, which typically includes check-ups and screenings to prevent them from contracting illnesses. Primary care physicians can also provide health promotion education or counseling to help patients care for themselves.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Childhood is a time of growth, exploration, and, unfortunately, illness. As children’s immune systems develop, they are more susceptible to a range of common illnesses. From respiratory concerns to skin issues, family care physicians offer comprehensive support to manage illnesses and promote recovery.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Intervention: We designed an hour-long student-led workshop to present to event attendees, focusing on narrative structures, their powerful influence on the illness experience, and the concept of narrative humility. Results: 31 out of the 33 respondents (93.9%) agreed that the workshop provided them with new knowledge about NBM.

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Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

Dehydration can worsen sun-related illnesses—stay ahead by sipping all day. Supporting Your Summer Health: Beyond Sun Safety Familiarize yourself with heat illness symptoms , such as dizziness or cramps; seek medical attention at the first sign. Stay Hydrated Heat + sun exposure increases dehydration risk. Some medications (e.g.,

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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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: A large team of family medicine, palliative, and end-of-life care clinicians, researchers, and educators from across Canada have collaborated to develop and pilot an innovative serious illness educational program called "All providers: Better Communication Skills (ABCs) Program."

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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. Additional data will be presented on the substance use and illness trajectories of the pilot study. The larger, full-scale trial will provide more data on the association between acute rhinosinusitis and substance use.

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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. 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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Edge Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Living with a chronic illness means developing a long-term strategy to manage symptoms, prevent complications, and improve your quality of life. We focus on providing personalized care through the latest medical advancements to ensure you receive the best treatment possible.

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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

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Two studies published by The BMJ today provide up to date evidence on the effectiveness of both currently licensed and possible COVID-19 treatments under everyday ("real world") conditions, helping to shed more light on whether these drugs can prevent people from becoming seriously ill.

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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

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. Setting: Seven primary care practices in one Colorado USA health system.

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Newnan Family Medicine Associates

JUNE 12, 2025

Acute care is vital in the healthcare system, providing prompt medical attention for sudden illnesses and injuries. An acute care facility, often called a general hospital, is equipped to diagnose and treat various acute conditions. These facilities boast highly trained medical professionals and advanced.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

MARCH 24, 2025

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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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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Providers were alerted of positive screens by rooming staff to either assess further or refer to our Pediatric SUD Clinic to manage. Efforts to explore provider confidence and knowledge on adolescent SUD, and barriers to referral are ongoing. Population: All patients aged 12-17 seen in the 3 practices during a 3-month study period.

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 15, 2025

Let your provider know about any medications or recent illnesses. For skin tests , your provider will measure wheal size and note if there’s flare or erythema around the site. Whether you’re exploring options through your provider or considering an at-home kit, understanding the process is the first step.

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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

Published in Frontiers in Microbiology, the study adds to a growing body of research linking the oral microbiome with respiratory illnesses and offers new insights into how SARS-CoV-2 impacts inflammation and causes disease.

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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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Therapeutic services were provided to patients by IBH psychologists and psychiatrists. Population Studied: Primary care clinicians and staff, including IBH psychologists and psychiatrists. Intervention: NA for this portion of the study.

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Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

These summer hydration tips can help you stay energized, protect your heart, and avoid heat-related illness during outdoor activity or everyday errands. Include: Watermelon Cucumbers Strawberries Celery Bell peppers Grapes These foods also provide minerals like potassium and magnesium, which support hydration at the cellular level.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 6, 2023

An RSV vaccine developed by Pfizer provides safe and effective protection in both seniors and newborns, clinical trial results show.

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Barton Associates

JUNE 19, 2025

In fact, hospitals, clinics, and other facilities are already reeling from a shortage of providers and it’s hurting patients— according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) , tens of millions of Americans live in areas with shortages of primary care, dental, and mental health professionals.

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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. Context Opioid overdoses and dependency are a United States public health epidemic. Induction is the brief, intense period when patients receive initial buprenorphine doses.

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Medical Xpress

MARCH 16, 2023

I have a loved one who was referred for hospice care. I'm not sure what this means. Can you share more about what hospice care is and how it may help my family member?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

Patients with documented mental illness or substance use disorders (SUDs) continue to encounter a mixed—sometimes starkly divergent—quality of emergency department (ED) care when they present with chest pain, abdominal pain, or other non‑psychiatric complaints, according to a patient‑interview study published in Health Services Research.

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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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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

“Season in and season out,” Schaffner said, “it produces outbreaks of serious respiratory illness that rivals influenza.” ” The CDC now recommends RSV vaccination for people 75 and older, and for those 60 to 74 if they’re at higher risk of severe illness (from, say, heart disease).

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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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Doctor On Demand

JANUARY 22, 2025

Let’s explore the distinctive signs of RSV in children , highlight the similarities with other respiratory illnesses, and emphasize the importance of seeking professional medical advice. Coughing and Sneezing: Respiratory symptoms such as coughing and sneezing are common in all these illnesses.

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Pamela Wible MD

APRIL 27, 2025

In fact, your medical career can cause both physical and mental illness (especially for empaths). While antidepressants might provide temporary relief from professional misery, they don’t address the core dysfunction within a broken system. Chronic disillusionment doesn’t just sap your joy; it leads to chronic disease.

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