Integrated Care News by CFHA

JUNE 12, 2025

We offered trauma-informed support and helped newly displaced individuals connect with health and community resources. Sometimes, they push us to cross physical, emotional, or ethical boundaries—to reach those in need or to avoid being complicit through inaction.

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Edge Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Stay Physically Active Engaging in regular physical activity can help manage symptoms and improve overall well-being. Stay Informed Learn as much as you can about your condition. We focus on providing personalized care through the latest medical advancements to ensure you receive the best treatment possible.

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Edge Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Our dedicated team provides personalized guidance to help you improve your cardiovascular health Learn more about General Health & Wellness services at Edge Family Medicine. For more detailed information on high blood pressure, visit the American Heart Association website. Left unmanaged, it can lead to heart complications.

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A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 11, 2025

A sore knee or an annual physical are like a closeup or a panorama. The past medical history has historically been abused by other specialty providers using a common EMR. The old paper problem list on the inside left of the chart was by necessity brief, because a page can only hold so much information.

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Rao Doctor

MAY 25, 2025

By providing high-resolution images of the heart’s blood vessels, a CT-angiogram helps clinicians identify blockages, narrowing, or other anatomical abnormalities that may impede circulation and lead to cardiovascular events. It also offers improved speed and accuracy, making it a preferred choice for many healthcare providers.

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 24, 2025

A women’s health check typically includes a review of your medical history, a physical examination, and specific screenings based on your age and risk factors. If you’re new to a provider, you might hear terms like establish care visit or new patient visit vs annual physical. What Is a Women’s Health Check?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Pre-consultation tools are considered a promising way to support health providers and older adults in identifying multiple and often complex needs. Objective: This study compared the perspectives of patients and providers using ESOGER, a novel multidimensional assessment tool for older adults.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Finding a sustainable approach may seem overwhelming with so much conflicting information about diets, exercise routines, and lifestyle changes. Whether you’re aiming to lose weight, gain weight, or maintain your current weight, nutrition counseling can provide the guidance and support you need to reach your goals effectively.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

When you prioritize your physical and mental health, you’re investing in your future well-being and quality of life. The Connection Between Physical and Mental Health Why should you take care of your body and mental health together? Mental Clarity and Cognitive Function Physical health significantly impacts brain function.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 19, 2025

“We can use artificial intelligence (AI) to estimate a person’s biological age from face pictures, and our study shows that information can be clinically meaningful,” said the study’s corresponding author Hugo Aerts, PhD, director of the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM) program at Mass General Brigham.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

The enthusiastic global response to our first case report’s publication revealed that patients appreciated the validation the report provided, especially after clinicians had dismissed their claims that cold drinks had precipitated an AF episode. Over half of respondents reported dismissive encounters with healthcare providers.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

Weight loss programs for older adults also benefit from co-management by an interdisciplinary team that may include a geriatrician, an obesity medicine specialist, an endocrinologist, a registered dietitian, a bone metabolism specialist, a physical therapist and an exercise physiologist. This might look like 3.5

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

He was a few years shy of middle-age and appeared to be in good physical shape. Even without doing my physical exam, I suspected he might be suffering from a community-acquired pneumonia. Sir," I said, touching his shoulder, "I'm going to perform a physical exam now." Between coughs, he managed to give me a faint smile.

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

JUNE 1, 2025

Everyone has an important role in maintaining mental and physical health and well-being and creating welcoming and safe spaces, so let’s dive further into the best ways to do just that. 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.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 5, 2022

We are often informed about the importance of physical health, via exercising, physical check ups, or eating healthy, but it is important that mental health does not get overlooked. To be an overall healthy person, one must pay attention both to physical and mental health.

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East Cary Family Physicians

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As the second most common cancer among men, it’s crucial to be informed about the risks, symptoms, and prevention measures. Regular Exercise: Engage in physical activity to maintain a healthy weight and overall well-being. Timely detection and medical intervention can markedly influence the outcome.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

For clinicians treating patients with HS, the findings may inform more tailored patient engagement. Its physical toll is often compounded by emotional and social distress, driving patients to seek support outside of traditional medical settings.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

Regular health check-ups are proactive visits to your healthcare provider when you are not experiencing any specific symptoms or ailments. Regular check-ups allow your healthcare provider to conduct screenings, perform tests, and monitor vital indicators that may indicate the early onset of such conditions.

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

MAY 1, 2025

Therapists and counselors, as well as community support groups, can provide much-needed guidance. The South Dakota Department of Health offers online information about mental health. Keep in mind that mental and physical health are linked, as anxiety, for example, can show itself through physical attacks.

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Today's Hospitalist

MAY 9, 2025

Since the mid-1990s, our capacity for innovation has never stopped as hospitalists navigate a complex landscape of acute illnesses, interprofessional collaborations and the imperative to provide efficient, high-quality care. ” This will streamline information access and task execution, freeing up valuable time for direct patient care.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

It also covered related pain management and physical therapy after she returned home to New York City. The insurer not only stopped paying current claims but also moved to claw back tens of thousands of dollars it had paid to providers in the two years since she turned 65. Some of those providers are now seeking payment from her.

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Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 21, 2025

Sleep is essential for physical and mental well-being. There are now sleep tracker rings, straps, and watches that monitor sleep quality, with some providing a sleep score. These trackers can provide vital information on sleep, such as heart rate, time awake, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, and sleep efficiency.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

The best way to know if your levels fall into the unhealthy range is to get your healthcare provider to check your blood pressure regularly. Do not quit taking prescribed meds unless explicitly instructed by your provider. Tracking trends through home monitoring and informing your doctor can help verify if treatment is needed.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 12, 2025

Although the challenges of care can impact all aspects of life, including physical, social, and emotional difficulties, there is very little data on the cumulative impact of psoriasis on family and partners who serve as constant care providers. What is known, however, is disheartening.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 28, 2024

Health insurance covers only very short visits that are limited to 1-2 problems per visit, leaving little time for patients to be able to share all of the relevant information about longstanding symptoms. The healthcare system in the US is not well-designed for the kind of care that is required to get to the bottom of these symptoms.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Olive Oil: A healthier alternative to butter and other saturated fats, olive oil provides antioxidants and supports heart and prostate health. Whole Grains Whole grains provide fiber, which can help regulate hormone levels and reduce inflammation. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting supplements.

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BMJ

JULY 17, 2020

quarantine-breakers”) or video clips of people shouting at or even physically assaulting Wuhanese or people who visited Wuhan after the outbreak. 4 This short article draws on lessons learnt from other infectious disease outbreaks, such as HIV and Ebola, to help inform approaches to COVID-19-related stigma within China.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Incarceration negatively affects the physical and mental health of people who are incarcerated as well as their family members and loved ones, and limits access to healthcare before, during, and after incarceration. Additionally, we should provide people who are incarcerated with better ways to communicate with their families.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Urgent Care for Mental Health: Immediate Help When You Need It Mental health is just as important as physical health, and urgent care centers are increasingly recognizing this. At urgent care, we were able to assess her situation, provide a short-term prescription, and refer her to follow-up care with a mental health professional.

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Rao Doctor

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Heat Exhaustion: Exposure to excessive heat, whether environmental or due to physical exertion, results in heat exhaustion. The pronounced swings are significant indicators, providing critical clues for diagnosing severe infections. Conditions such as tuberculosis and pyogenic infections exemplify this type.

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The Medical Futurist

MAY 18, 2025

They are often overwhelmed by physically and mentally daunting tasks, and the result is often an unpleasant experience for everyone involved. A human-sized, smiling robot combines the very best in cutting-edge technology and human touch to provide frequent check-ins and non-medical care for residents in long-term care settings.

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Aspiring Minority Doctor

APRIL 18, 2021

While having these things can make life a bit easier and provide you with more practice options, they are not an absolute necessity. The umbrella of protection that residency provides is no longer available, and you have to be able to make quick decisions on your feet and balance a large number of patients in a given shift.

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33 Charts

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Medicine is facing a crisis of information. Beyond the increase of biomedical information are rising demands for physician response to portal messaging (MyChart messages) and review of wearable generated data. And in my experience the exchange of information from the Cures Act Final Rule has added new dialog around test results.

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 2, 2022

The Draft Guidance describes a nine-step framework for evaluating the credibility of CM&S information submitted in pre-market applications. The Draft Guidance applies to physics-based or mechanistic CM&S and not statistical or data-driven CM&S, such as those incorporating artificial intelligence or machine learning.

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The Motivated MD

OCTOBER 10, 2024

So, with this chapter, I hope to briefly touch on the basics of market investing and describe why simple diversification and index fund investing are the most effective ways for busy clinical physicians and healthcare providers to invest with the expectation of long-term gains. Don’t try to beat the market; be the market.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

APRIL 24, 2025

The episode also explores how digital tools can help youth manage their mental health, while also noting the need for culturally relevant care providers. Disparities in Restraint Practices: Disparities in restraint practices are addressed, particularly the disproportionate use of physical and pharmacologic restraints on Black people.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Additionally, the Guidance states that sponsors should provide study plans for FDA review. When a comprehensive neurodevelopmental evaluation is needed, it should include an evaluation of physical, mental, and social health. The Guidance is written carefully to communicate that these determinations are all very case-specific.

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