Point-of-care A1C testing for pregnant patients with diabetes improved patients’ access to timely care. Testing patients who are pregnant for A1C during clinic visits enables physicians to perform immediate risk assessments and act quickly if...
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Glycemic and Weight Management in Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care Settings
Glycemic and Weight Management in Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care Settings
The following is a summary of “Glycemic and weight control in people with type 2 diabetes: A real-world observational study in primary care,” published in the February 2025 issue of Primary Care Diabetes by Orozco-Beltran et al. Researchers conducted a...
Role of General Practice in Encouraging Men to Prioritize Their Health
Role of General Practice in Encouraging Men to Prioritize Their Health
The following is a summary of “Exploring Men’s Experiences of Engagement With General Practice: A Qualitative Study,” published in the February 2025 issue of Journal of Primary Care & Community Health by Mursa et al. Men engage less with healthcare, often...
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Maximizing Bone Volume & Cortical Contact Enhances Screw Stability
Maximizing Bone Volume & Cortical Contact Enhances Screw Stability
In posterior C1/C2 fusion using lateral mass screws (LMS) or pedicle screws (PS), screw stability is predominantly determined by cortical contact length and bone volume.
Screen Time Tied to Manic Symptoms in Preteens
Screen Time Tied to Manic Symptoms in Preteens
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Screen time such as social media and video games may be associated prospectively with manic symptoms in early adolescence, according to a study published online Feb. 19 in Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric...
At 10 Years, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Superior for Patient Excess BMI Loss
At 10 Years, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Superior for Patient Excess BMI Loss
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The long-term outcomes of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) may differ in intention-to-treat (ITT) and per protocol (PP) populations, according to a study published online Feb. 19 in JAMA...
Glycemic and Weight Management in Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care Settings
Glycemic and Weight Management in Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care Settings
The following is a summary of “Glycemic and weight control in people with type 2 diabetes: A real-world observational study in primary care,” published in the February 2025 issue of Primary Care Diabetes by Orozco-Beltran et al. Researchers conducted a...
Role of General Practice in Encouraging Men to Prioritize Their Health
Role of General Practice in Encouraging Men to Prioritize Their Health
The following is a summary of “Exploring Men’s Experiences of Engagement With General Practice: A Qualitative Study,” published in the February 2025 issue of Journal of Primary Care & Community Health by Mursa et al. Men engage less with healthcare, often...
Maximizing Bone Volume & Cortical Contact Enhances Screw Stability
Maximizing Bone Volume & Cortical Contact Enhances Screw Stability
In posterior C1/C2 fusion using lateral mass screws (LMS) or pedicle screws (PS), screw stability is predominantly determined by cortical contact length and bone volume.
Screen Time Tied to Manic Symptoms in Preteens
Screen Time Tied to Manic Symptoms in Preteens
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Screen time such as social media and video games may be associated prospectively with manic symptoms in early adolescence, according to a study published online Feb. 19 in Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric...
At 10 Years, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Superior for Patient Excess BMI Loss
At 10 Years, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Superior for Patient Excess BMI Loss
MONDAY, Feb. 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The long-term outcomes of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) may differ in intention-to-treat (ITT) and per protocol (PP) populations, according to a study published online Feb. 19 in JAMA...
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Shannon, Part 1: Growing a Spine
Shannon, Part 1: Growing a Spine
In this medical fiction tale, after surviving a car crash and defying medical odds, Shannon confronts betrayal and ultimately triumphs over a reckless partner.
Superbugs in Hospitals: Challenges & Proposed Solutions
Superbugs in Hospitals: Challenges & Proposed Solutions
Antibiotic misuse, poor infection control, and high transmission rates of resistant pathogens fuel antimicrobial resistance and superbugs in hospitals.
Compassion in Crisis: Tackling Burnout & Rebuilding Healthcare From Within
Compassion in Crisis: Tackling Burnout & Rebuilding Healthcare From Within
Dr. Cecily D. Havert advocates for rebuilding healthcare from within through contemplative care and systemic changes that combat burnout and foster compassion.
Clinical Environment Checklist Helps Accessibility for Patients With Obesity
This course discusses a clinical environment checklist that was developed to accommodate patients with obesity in ambulatory settings.
Poor Sleep Increases Migraine-Related Pain & Mental Health Burden
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Q&A: Communication Tools to Improve Patient-Physician Relationships
This course discusses tools that physicians use to excel at establishing rapport with patients and promoting patient-physician collaboration.
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