Health
More primary care physicians leads to longer life spans, Stanford researcher says
New research shows us just how important primary care physicians are in prolonging our lives.
Feb 18, 2019
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News tagged with primary care physicians
Cancer
Some primary care doctors not prepared to help with cancer treatment decisions
The idea of team-based cancer care most often focuses on involving primary care physicians in the care of cancer survivors. But research has shown patients are discussing initial cancer treatment options with their primary ...
Feb 12, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Adolescents with celiac disease are at higher risk of eating disorders
Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic condition characterized by inflammation and atrophy of the small intestine. It affects roughly 1 in 100 people, and a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet is the only remedy. A new Tel Aviv University ...
Feb 05, 2019
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Health
'Physician Associates' an asset to hospital medical and surgical teams, study finds
The first study into the impact on the NHS of a new type of health worker in hospitals, physician associates, has found that they benefit medical and surgical teams and their patients over a wide range of specialities.
Jan 31, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers find antidepressants significantly raise risk of GI, intracranial bleeding
Patients taking anti-depressant medications classified as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are 40 percent more likely to develop severe gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly when they also use common over-the-counter ...
Jan 30, 2019
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Addiction
Seven core principles can help substance use treatment systems focus on high-level goals
Building on reviews of existing studies, researchers in Canada have identified the principles that may help improve substance use treatment systems. They have published these seven core principles in an article in the current ...
Jan 28, 2019
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Medications
2003 to 2015 saw increase in outpatient benzodiazepine use
(HealthDay)—Outpatient benzodiazepine use increased from 2003 to 2015, according to a study published online Jan. 25 in JAMA Network Open.
Jan 25, 2019
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Medical research
Nurse practitioners providing primary care offsetting physician shortages in underserved communities
A growing number of nurse practitioners are providing primary care in low-income and rural areas where physician supply is low, according to findings from a study led by University of Rochester School of Nursing researchers.
Jan 15, 2019
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Diabetes
Use of diabetes monitoring tests in primary care suboptimal
(HealthDay)—Many primary care patients are not given tests recommended for monitoring diabetes, according to a study published in the December issue of Family Medicine and Community Health.
Jan 11, 2019
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Health
Growth in use of telemedicine seen from 2005 to 2017
(HealthDay)—From 2005 to 2017, there was a substantial increase in telemedicine use, although use was still uncommon in 2017, according to a research letter published online Nov. 27 in the Journal of the American Medical ...
Dec 21, 2018
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