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Addressing diabetes management in the context of social needs: a qualitative study of primary care providers [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Intervention: Randomized controlled trial testing the effect of 2 distinct interventions on A1c for adults (≥18 years) who screen positive for food insecurity, have a T2D diagnosis, and an A1c level > 7.5%: a 6-week culinary and nutrition education class and community referrals to address unmet social needs.

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Prostate Cancer: Unmasking the Risk and Reality

East Cary Family Physicians

It’s responsible for producing seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. Screening: Regular screenings, such as a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test and a digital rectal exam (DRE), can aid in early detection. Understanding the Prostate: The prostate is a small gland located below the bladder in men.

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Is DCIS Cancer or Not?

AMMD

I also did a screening blood test to look for circulating tumor cells, which I will have an article on this soon! They also include mammary ducts that store and transport the milk. Some healthcare providers may recommend an MRI or ultrasound. A simple blood test to screen for cancer risk in patients is growing in demand.

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Logistics Unwrapped: A Roadmap to Successful FDA Meetings in In-Person and Hybrid Formats

FDA Law

Once your request for an in-person or hybrid meeting is agreed upon, you are expected to provide a list of in-person and virtual attendees. If FDA is slow in providing that list, it is fine to send a follow-up email requesting a list of FDA attendees in advance of the meeting. Be ready with backup options (e.g.,

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Middle to Older Age Latinas Experiences Across the Cervical Cancer Continuum: Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment and Impact [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Cervical cancer screening rates among middle to older age Latinas (>45yrs) - roughly 6.5 About 90% were either currently or formerly undocumented, 2/3 spoke Spanish, 2/3 made <$50,000 annually, and 1/3 reported inadequate transportation. million people in the U.S. – lag behind.

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The Witness

StorytellERdoc

His transport from his house to our department had been less than ten minutes and the pre-hospital team had done an excellent job of intubating this patient and establishing an IV to begin resuscitation efforts. His wife saw the stillness of his heart on our black-and-white screen. She wholeheartedly agreed, embracing my invitation.

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EMS Intervention to Reduce Falls: Carmen Quatman and Katie Quatman-Yates

GeriPal

The insight started when Carmen, an orthopedic surgeon-researcher, and Katie, a physical therapist- researcher participated in ride-alongs with EMS providers to patient’s homes. And yet, after assisting the older adult to their feet, the EMS providers would leave. I think, as providers, we don’t get to see that.

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