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Breaking Barriers: Perspectives on Clinical Trial Participation Among Older Hispanic/Latino Adults of Mexican Origin [Clinical trial]

Annals of Family Medicine

Participants with prior research experience expressed greater trust in their health care providers than their counterparts. Participants emphasized the role of family support and their reliance on adult children for decision-making and assistance with transportation and interpretation.

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 4: Safe prehospital transport of the agitated child

PEMBlog

There are protocols in place that assist highly trained Emergency Medical Service providers in assuring that agitated children are safely transported to their destination.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: MAFP Priorities Remain in Play

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

As our state legislature gets closer to special session, the Minnesota Academy of Family Physician’s (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol and provides a recap of the 2025 session. Lawmakers were navigating the fallout of a high-stakes election year and a tight fiscal environment.

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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

Results: Common barriers to DM in the context of social needs included: appointment durations; lack of awareness of, and limited existing programs to address social needs; lack of on-site support staff (eg, social workers); and inconsistent transportation services for patients.

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Strategies to Improve Diversity in Lymphoma Trials

Physician's Weekly

Patient Navigators: Guide patients through clinical trial processes, help address logistical and emotional barriers, provide education, and link patients to resources. Patient-Centered Support : Improve trial understanding, reduce participation burden (transportation, housing, visit frequency), and connect patients to support services.

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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. These fats are vital for optimal thyroid hormone function. I created a sample plan to help guide your choices.

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Health professionals speak out against the new nuclear arms race

Common Sense Family Doctor

Health professionals who survive a nuclear explosion ( 90% of those in Hiroshima were killed instantly ) would likely face a catastrophic loss of communications, impassable transportation routes, and “ risk their lives amid destroyed infrastructure, dangerous radioactivity, and limited healthcare facilities and supplies.”