Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

RESULTS: After screening 6,024 adults, 770 (385 MBT, 385 CBT) were enrolled; most identified as female (56.4%), non-Hispanic (84.0%), White (81.8%), and middle-aged (57.8±11.3 ±14.0), impaired physical (28.5±8.3) ±14.0), impaired physical (28.5±8.3) ±1.6) ±8.3) and mental (42.5±11.8)

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Myriad Genetics

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We went through the pediatrician, the physical therapist, and none of those people brought up carrier screening. A carrier screen is a genetic test that looks at a couple’s DNA to see if they are carrying any genetic mutations that could be inherited by their baby. We started asking questions because he still wasn’t walking.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

JUNE 12, 2025

On October 6, 2017, a van loaded with medical supplies departed from the Health Center, bound for the local airport. 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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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Read on for an overview of medications used to treat high blood pressure, along with lifestyle changes that can enhance the effectiveness of these medications. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Read on for an overview of medications used to treat high blood pressure, along with lifestyle changes that can enhance the effectiveness of these medications. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications.

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Medical Xpress

MARCH 6, 2023

Siblings of a child suspected of experiencing physical abuse should also be screened for abusive injuries, according to a new international consensus statement led by researchers at UCL (University College London) and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH).

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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? Cognitive screening.

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Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

But despite the fact that behavioral recommendations for obesity often recommend more physical activity and less screen time, there's been little research on how combinations of physical activity and screen time can impact children's weight.

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Doctor Rachel

MARCH 14, 2017

And I saw a 16-year old who had been out of school for a year due to a wicked combination of social anxiety, sensitivity to loud noise, and a variety of anxiety influenced medical issues: headaches, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome. Reducing screen time, as best you can, at all ages of development, is key to reducing anxiety.

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Medical Xpress

MARCH 3, 2023

With the help of a multi-language smartphone app, parents in Sweden were able to give their young children better dietary habits and less screen time, a study by researchers from Karolinska Institutet published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity reports.

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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. Take the steps to prevent STIs, such as frequent testing, wearing a condom, and medications if you and your doctor agree it’s right for you.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

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. Stress Management and Mental Health Check-ins: Health check-ups are not just about physical health.

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 17, 2025

A new study shows that screenings of a locally-produced narrative film about parenting led to a significant reduction in physical violence against children.

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East Cary Family Physicians

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Regular Exercise: Engage in physical activity to maintain a healthy weight and overall well-being. Screening: Regular screenings, such as a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal exam (DRE), can aid in early detection. Timely detection and medical intervention can markedly influence the outcome.

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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. Family care doctors are trained to provide various services, from physical examinations and screenings to immunizations and check-ups. A family care doctor can greatly assist your family.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Comprehending how your hydration level influences your blood pressure readings can contribute to better heart health and prevent unnecessary medications or treatment interventions. How Dehydration Influences Blood Pressure Readings Your level of hydration directly impacts the accuracy of your blood pressure management screening.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Comprehending how your hydration level influences your blood pressure readings can contribute to better heart health and prevent unnecessary medications or treatment interventions. How Dehydration Influences Blood Pressure Readings Your level of hydration directly impacts the accuracy of your blood pressure management screening.

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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. They can do this through physical exams and by sending the patient to the laboratory for blood tests and toxicology reports looking for diseases or illnesses.

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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. Regular vision screenings are essential to catch glaucoma early, allowing for timely intervention and the preservation of vision.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

Following your physician’s treatment regimen, which may include medication and lifestyle adjustments, can help you regain control of your blood pressure management, regardless of your age. But for some people with high genetic risk or who have struggled to make impactful changes, medication may be necessary as an additional measure.

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Today's Hospitalist

MAY 9, 2025

But these early systems often struggled with complex medical terminology and the natural flow of conversation. For many of us, the emergence of medical scribes, both in-person and remote, provided a valuable solution, offloading documentation and allowing us to have more focused patient interactions. Dragon Medical One.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

When should the emergency physician obtain lab tests to medically clear such patients? Also, while evidence for lab evaluation based on history and exam findings was established for adults, children were considered to have a medical etiology (organic psychosis) until proven otherwise. Acute onset psychosis is relatively rare.

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Adventures of a Sick Doctor

JULY 4, 2024

I opened my diary (an actual physical book, not Outlook) and the silver ribbon is firmly stuck in the week of Wednesday 22nd May. This had been preceded by a fantastic 24 hours in Madrid with another raft of fabulous females, which had come just after the Medical Women's Federation conference in Cambridge where I met loads of lovely people.

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PEMBlog

APRIL 22, 2025

What you can do: Implement brief screening tools at registration to identify communication needs, sensory triggers, and calming strategies. Tailor Sedation and Restraint Approaches Sedation and physical restraint can be traumatic for children with ASD and their caregivers. Communicate wait times clearly, and check in often. Pediatrics.

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Vascular Physician

OCTOBER 10, 2022

To diagnose this condition, your physician may perform screening tests, such as an ankle-brachial index test (ABI). Atherosclerosis is potentiated by hypertension, smoking, lower physical activity, obesity, a diet high in saturated fats, and high glucose or lipid levels. An ABI less than 0.9 What are the treatment options?

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Aspiring Minority Doctor

APRIL 18, 2021

Every year, thousands of medical school graduates go unmatched. If you’re a 4th year medical student who is unmatched at this point, my advice is the following: Focus on securing a one year preliminary or transitional year position! What if I fail to match into any position?

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 5, 2025

Even light physical activity has cardiovascular benefits. Research shows that treating the whole person is important for mental well-being and physical health. No matter if it’s through medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, or often a combination, managing depression can translate to measurable heart health gains.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

By Philip Won & Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — Over the last three and a half years, meetings with FDA were conducted virtually. CDRH recently announced its acceptance and hosting of in-person meetings, including hybrid options that allow for both physical and virtual participation.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary Its another deprescribing super special on today’s GeriPal Podcast, where we delve into the latest research on deprescribing medications prescribed to older adults. Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes.

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Aspiring Minority Doctor

APRIL 17, 2021

I am 11 hours into my shift and between physical and telemedicine visits, I have seen a total of 46 patients today AND finished all my notes! Not sure if it will help anyone, and I made sure to retract program names, so just posting on the blog for my memories. Right now, I am at work and just got a break. Anyway, back to ERAS.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer death in the US but is highly preventable with screening. 30% of eligible adults do not receive CRC screening, and disparities exist among those with multiple chronic conditions (MCC, having more than one diagnosed chronic health condition that require ongoing medical care).

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Selecting the appropriate medications, if necessary, is of paramount importance. Urine drug screens do not test for all ingested substances, and the results of screens, though timely do not identify the toxindrome (sympathomimetic etc.) Occult trauma Any trauma that is not seen on your physical (e.g.

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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. How to screen for hearing loss. And one of the parts of that was actually doing physicals for the students and putting them in job placements.

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GeriPal

JUNE 20, 2024

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

APRIL 29, 2025

For too many men, however, routine checkups and health screenings tend to fall by the wayside — often until symptoms become unavoidable. The truth is, men are statistically more likely to delay medical visits, putting themselves at higher risk for conditions that could have been detected early and managed effectively.

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GeriPal

JULY 27, 2023

And very common symptom or coexists commonly with other health conditions and in medications that are used, impacted. But I’m also thinking about other health conditions and other medications that might be causing them trouble. Sometimes that’s medications. Cathy, what would you say? It’s just extremely common.

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Mesa Family Physician

MAY 8, 2025

It’s more than just visiting your doctor when something feels off—it’s about catching potential problems early, staying on top of health screenings, and setting goals that keep you feeling your best. Preventive care refers to medical services that focus on early detection, routine screenings, and health counseling.

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