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GPs Urged to Embed Lifestyle Medicine into Primary Care
“If the doctors are moving, they’re much more likely to promote it, and if they’re eating well, they’re much more likely to be able to be...
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Suicide Screening and Safety Plans Moved Needle on Attempts and Deaths Moving the Needle
“For those who are considering investing in doing this work, it is good news because it is going to have an effect.”
Commentary
What Should You Do When a Patient Asks for a PSA Test?
Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in males, but the Brazilian Ministry of Health recommends against population-based screening...
From the Journals
MMR/MSI Testing for CRC Climbs, But Variations Persist
To assess trends and factors associated with MMR/MSI testing, researchers evaluated 834,797 patients diagnosed with stage I to IV CRC between 2012...
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Trend Toward Higher Mortality in Patients With CF and CVD
As patients with CF live into adulthood, they must now contend with health issues associated with aging, including CVD.
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How to Treat Cancer While Preserving Fertility
Some chemotherapies are known for their effects on oocytes, follicle maturation, and spermatogenesis, but knowledge about newer treatment options...
Commentary
Lifestyle Medicine: Not Just for the Wealthy
Small and simple actions can make lifestyles healthier for patients regardless of their income or other obstacles.
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Low Follow-up of Abnormal Urine Proteinuria Dipstick Tests in Primary Care
These findings expose a broad gap in screening for chronic kidney disease, which is especially concerning since newer kidney-protecting agents are...
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New Hypertension Approach Hits Multiple Targets at Low Dose
Ultralow-dose triple combinations can be a starting treatment followed by full-dose combinations for resistant hypertension .
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Modified Sleep Apnea Index Score Associated With CV Risk
Using a more detailed OSA index can help ID those with CV disease risks.
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Popular Weight Loss Drugs Now for Patients With Cancer?
Research suggests that obesity can reduce the effectiveness of cancer therapies.