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AAA screening rates in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine at UNMC [Clinical research (other)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and Analysis: Retrospective chart search of the electronic medical records of a specific sub-group of patients at UNMC. Those of other races are equally likely to be screened or not screened (p<0.001). Conclusion: There is a need for more screening for AAA in primary care.

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Parenting in a post-pandemic world

Medical Xpress

In October, a panel of health experts recommended that all children ages 8 to 18 receive routine screening for anxiety during visits to primary care doctors. High school graduation rates dipped in almost half of the country's states in 2021.

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Routine screening policy for all adult primary care patients could significantly improve depression diagnosis

Medical Xpress

Depression is a costly and debilitating condition that profoundly influences a person's quality of life. In 2020, more than 21 million adults in the U.S. reported having at least one major depressive episode in the previous year. Depression symptoms increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now affect nearly 1 in 3 American adults.

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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Key Health Care Initiatives Addressing Food Insecurity in Minnesota Food Pharmacies and Pantries: Allina Health’s Care Meals Program provides immediate access to shelf-stable and fresh foods for patients identified as food insecure. M Health Fairview’s Fair Table program ensures convenient access to food during medical appointments.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

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? Should it? Who do we have with us today? Is that right, Soo?

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care Internal medicine plays a central role in adult health, especially when it comes to prevention, diagnosis, and long-term care. And how does it support preventive care? While both provide primary care , there are some key distinctions.

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Michigan's Best Primary Care: Here’s Why It's a Game Changer for Your Health!

Plum Health

Discover the Best Primary Care in Michigan As an experienced doctor who has worked with thousands of patients across Michigan, I can confidently say that finding the right primary care provider is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health. What is Primary Care? A family pediatrician.