Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: FITs are an accepted method of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and patients’ preferences and difficulties are unknown. Population Studied: 2148 individuals aged 50 to 85 years scheduled for screening or surveillance colonoscopy. Individuals who had errors perceived more difficulty with collection.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 17, 2025

Limit bed activities to sleep and intimacy—no screens, books, or work in bed to signal your brain it's time to sleep. Screen time: Limit 1–2 hours before bed. If you’re already waking up refreshed and energized throughout the day—keep doing what works for you. Intense exercise: Limit for 2-4 hours prior to bed.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Electronic risk assessment and communication may enhance screening and prevention, but patient perspectives are understudied. Elevated-risk individuals in Arms 2/3 were referred to genetics/screening services. Study design and analysis Our approach was informed by the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

JUNE 12, 2025

We offered trauma-informed support and helped newly displaced individuals connect with health and community resources. In addition to a standardized screening, care enhancers who are trusted members of the community could be involved in these discussions and deployed for support.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? What should we use to screen individuals? Should it?

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

states where cannabis is legal must be screened for the drug, for the health of both mother and baby. This is the claim of scientists who in a new national study have found that these individuals are far more likely to use the substance. Pregnant women living in U.S.

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Vascular Physician

APRIL 22, 2024

Benefits of Vascular Ultrasound Undergoing a vascular ultrasound can provide a variety of benefits to individuals who have been diagnosed with a vascular condition or who are interested in using it as a screening tool. Vascular Ultrasound: What Is It and How Does It Work? This procedure is safe, fast, and painless. How Does It Work?

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

MAY 15, 2025

Ed Oliver, HB 45 would require the Alabama Medicaid Agency to cover any noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test assigned a grade A or B under the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force. The 2025 Alabama Legislative Session concluded on May 14 at midnight.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

An expert panel unveiled a preoperative cannabis use assessment tool to aid in planning informed, individualized anesthesia and analgesia patient care. An expert panel has created a preoperative cannabis use assessment tool to aid healthcare professionals in planning informed, individualized anesthesia and analgesia care for patients.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting or Dataset: Survey data from 50 Oregon primary care and emergency department sites Population Studied: 16,403 Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries Intervention/Instrument: The CMS Accountable Health Communities study Outcome Measures: Positive screen for one or more HRSN: housing, food, transportation, utilities, safety.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 2, 2025

Although features like continuous aFib screening (or blood pressure monitoring, alerts about changes in respiratory patterns, in gait, reminders on medication or drinking enough, and so on, and so on) would do more favor for the seventy-somethings than for the twenty-somethings, we just seem to acknowledge the status quo.

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East Cary Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

With millions of individuals affected by this metabolic disorder, it’s crucial to understand its causes, symptoms, management, and prevention strategies. Individuals with type 1 diabetes require lifelong insulin therapy. Symptoms of Diabetes: The symptoms of diabetes can vary depending on its type and severity.

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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. These individuals have total cholesterol counts exceeding 240 mg/dL, which increases their risk of heart disease. Through testing that screened for 11 genetic markers, 67.9%

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AMMD

MAY 6, 2025

In functional medicine, we view the body as a group of systems working together rather than individual systems to be addressed one at a time. When it is time for bed, dim the lights and limit screen time to help you wind down for a good night’s rest. Aging is not a decline; it is a shift. However, what does that look like?

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NPR Health - Shots

JANUARY 14, 2023

It would make more sense to screen a plane's wastewater to look for new variants than to screen individual passenger volunteers, some researchers say. Others say any information is helpful. Image credit: Rick Bowmer/AP)

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Myriad Genetics

MAY 1, 2025

Enhancing Hereditary Cancer Screening at NMC Every day, every patient. Albans, Vermont can be screened for hereditary cancer risk if needed. Understanding Hereditary Cancer Risk That’s why she started a screening program at NMC. The screening program has had enormous success. She doesn’t hear “no” too often.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

Regarding clinical evaluations, the experts listed the following recommendations: › BMI should be used only for measuring health risk at the population level, conducting epidemiological studies, or screening. It should not be used as an individual measure of health. ›

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Through food pharmacies, food insecurity screenings and innovative community partnerships, health care providers are ensuring patients get the nourishment they need to thrive. Food Insecurity Screenings: Hennepin Health Care has integrated the Hunger Vital Signs tool into routine screenings to identify and support at-risk patients.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 19, 2025

As a clinical process, MBC is distinct from other important healthcare concepts, such as behavioral health screening, diagnostic clarification, or program evaluation. (3, As such, we call upon all individuals, teams, and organizations to support and pursue the widespread adoption of MBC in the delivery of integrated healthcare.

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Myriad Genetics

APRIL 26, 2024

Healthcare providers recommend annual breast screening with mammography beginning at age 40 for average risk women. For women with dense breasts, additional screening methods such as ultrasound or MRI may be recommended together with mammography to improve cancer detection rates. Dense breast tissue is normal.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Since 2020, the starting ages for breast, lung, and colorectal cancer screening were lowered to 40, 50, and 45 years, respectively. The USPSTF also has endorsed screening most adults for anxiety disorders and unhealthy drug use.

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 20, 2025

“Caring for these individuals requires a fundamental shift in how we practice medicine.” Maria Ansari, MD, FACC, and Ramin Davidoff, MD “Older patients … with multiple health conditions underscore the challenge of delivering compassionate, scalable, and affordable care to the aging U.S. population,” said Drs.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Community advisory boards (CABs) can effectively integrate individuals with lived experience and community organizations into the research process to align the work with community priorities. Two researchers independently screened texts using Covidence software. Results: 53 papers were included in the final analysis.

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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. By the time individuals experience vision problems, significant damage may have already occurred.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 2, 2025

Your digestive system doesn’t just process food; it also influences cholesterol screening levels in your bloodstream. The trillions of microbes living in your intestines, collectively termed the gut microbiome, impact how your body absorbs and handles cholesterol.

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Myriad Genetics

APRIL 26, 2024

1 Understanding the red flags for cancer, the subtle signs and symptoms that warrant attention and potential screening, particularly for breast cancer, can empower individuals to take proactive steps towards their health. Among the various types of cancer, breast cancer is one of the most prevalent in women worldwide.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

APRIL 22, 2025

As a reminder, because the House is tied 67-67, each budget bill in the House must have bipartisan support to pass out of this final committee stop. SENATE HHS OMNIBUS BILL PROGRESS On the Senate side, the Health and Human Services (HHS) Committee unveiled its omnibus budget bill last week and passed it out of committee to the Finance Committee.

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

JUNE 1, 2025

A therapist or counselor should have plenty of experience and provide the safe space that is needed for individuals to discuss how they are feeling. Get regular cervical and prostate cancer screenings. They are often discriminated against, leading to anxiety and depression. Talking with friends can help lessen the mental load.

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East Cary Family Physicians

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focusing on early detection, prevention, and the vital role of regular screenings in women’s healthcare. Genetic counseling and testing can help individuals understand their risk. The average risk of a woman in the U.S.

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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. Annual Check-Ups Primary care doctors can also perform annual check-ups on individuals. Yearly check-ups are not only for people with a medical history.

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The Medical Futurist

MAY 12, 2025

Progress in this field promises to reorient care around individual patients’ needs by treating patients as equal-level partners. The technology could even tailer medication doses to individual patients; but only one company, FabRx , has been spearheading this field. It can screen more than 2.8

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FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2022

The study represents the most robust attempt at understanding the performance of serial use of rapid antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 detection among asymptomatic individuals in the U.S. The low viral loads were most likely due to individuals infected with the Omicron variant. That could happen again.

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

Screening for addressing hearing loss should be an integral part of what we do in geriatrics and palliative care, but it often is either a passing thought or completely ignored. We talk with Nick and Meg about: Why hearing loss is important not just in geriatrics but also for those caring for seriously ill individuals.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Many individuals with high blood pressure must take specific drugs to keep it at a healthy level. Common Medications for High Blood Pressure If changes in lifestyle are insufficient to lower your blood pressure, your doctor may require you to take medication. A variety of blood pressure drugs with various mechanisms are available.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Many individuals with high blood pressure must take specific drugs to keep it at a healthy level. Common Medications for High Blood Pressure If changes in lifestyle are insufficient to lower your blood pressure, your doctor may require you to take medication. A variety of blood pressure drugs with various mechanisms are available.

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Family Physicians of Greeley

MAY 17, 2023

Create a relaxing bedtime routine, avoid screens before bed, and ensure your sleeping environment is comfortable and conducive to restful sleep. Surround yourself with supportive and positive individuals who uplift you and provide a sense of belonging. Maintaining good mental health is essential for our overall well-being.

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Aspiring Minority Doctor

APRIL 18, 2021

Also, when you do re-apply for a residency position, you will be considered a graduating medical student senior which is useful for those residency programs that automatically screen out graduates. This would require relocating and I am not aware of how much it pays. Another option would be to start your own practice.

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