article thumbnail

Association between patient reported social risks and HOUSES index: A rural-urban comparison [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Integration of patient reported social risk questionnaires in electronic health records allows for assessment of individual-level SES, but this data is frequently missing. A housing asset-based measure of SES (HOUSES) can provide individual-level SES without need for patient questionnaires. vs 3.4%, transportation risk 3.3%

article thumbnail

Hypothyroidism Diet: Best & Worst Foods for Your Thyroid

AMMD

Grass-fed meats provide critical nutrients such as zinc, iron, and B vitamins, all of which support thyroid hormone synthesis and conversion. Together, these foods provide a strong foundation for optimal thyroid function. Many individuals with hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s are deficient in essential nutrients.

Provider 130
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Nutrition On A Budget: Eating Healthy With Local, Seasonal Produce

Center for Family Medicine

Even when there are opportunities to purchase fresh food, transportation can be limited. Ultra-processed foods are formulated to be easier to prepare, last longer, and provide more dopamine spikes. Many farmers can provide larger quantities at a lower cost per pound. Some even provide delivery.

article thumbnail

Our Anxiety Epidemic: How to Stop Fearing the Future

Priority Physicians

Many of us know where our meals come from, have sufficient clothing, enjoy roofs over our heads, access heating and air conditioning, use reliable transportation, and receive effective medications. Many individuals, distracted by the mind’s chatter, don’t realize their level of anxiety. So why is the general population so anxious?

article thumbnail

Remote Patient Testing Faces a Cloudy Future under VALID

FDA Law Blog

Laboratories also routinely supply third-party sourced collection devices from IVD manufacturers and distribute them to end users, which may include blood collection stations, physician offices, or – increasingly – individuals at home. Many of these collection devices are classified as Class I, 510(k)-exempt (e.g.,

article thumbnail

It’s All So Simple Now: The First Traditional Marketing Authorization for a Non-PCR Based Test to Detect SARS-CoV-2

FDA Law Blog

This device is indicated for the following use: for the rapid, qualitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein antigens directly in anterior nasal swab specimens from individuals with signs and symptoms of upper respiratory infection (i.e., symptomatic) when testing is started within 6 days of symptom onset.

article thumbnail

Out At Home: FDA’s Vocal Support of Home Testing but Reluctance to Clear Novel OTC Home Tests

FDA Law Blog

To obtain clearance of an OTC home IVD, a sponsor must provide the usual suite of analytical and clinical validation that would be required for any IVD, demonstrating adequate repeatability, stability, sensitivity, specificity, and so on. dried blood, in viral transport media). seeking treatment).