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Institutional policies on research-related transportation could help improve research engagement [Clinical research (other)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Transportation has emerged as a major barrier to research involvement, especially among underserved populations. Study Design We sought information on policies for research-related transportation across the HBCD study sites. Participants will complete many assessments, some time intensive.

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Compass Rose for Generating Community-based Referrals via Epic: Best Practices and Lessons Learned [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and Analysis: We used information gathered from site visits and team meetings to understand how Compass Rose was being utilized across sites. Setting or Dataset: We used data from Epic on social needs screening and Compass Rose utilization. Of those patients with an episode (i.e.,

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Risks and Needs: Lessons Learned from Assessing Patients Willingness to Receive Help for Social Risks in Primary Care [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Intervention/Instrument: The intervention includes a short survey to determine patients’ needs with respect to transportation, food insecurity, financial difficulty related to utility payments, and housing. The final question asked patients, who have at least one risk factor, if they would like assistance with their need(s).

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Health-Related Social Needs Increase and Persist following Onset of COVID-19 Pandemic [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Health-related social needs (HRSN), such as housing, food, and transportation, play a major role in overall patient health and well-being. The Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic amplified HRSN disparities, adding stress to social support systems. Logistic regression model- binary indicator for a positive screen.

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Calcium and Vitamin D: Essentials for Strong Bones

AMMD

This ensures your body can effectively absorb and utilize these nutrients where you need them most— in your bones! Several key nutrients, known as cofactors, are essential for their effectiveness: Magnesium converts vitamin D into its active form, supports bone structure, and helps regulate calcium transport.

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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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You don’t need X-Rays in a child with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first time wheezing

PEMBlog

Numerous studies have found that radiographs performed in these clinical conditions rarely reveal information necessitating a change in ED management despite high CXR utilization and wide variation in both children’s specialty hospitals and general EDs. Evaluation of the utility of radiography in acute bronchiolitis. PMID: 28763554.

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