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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Psychology & Psychiatry
More older people with depression could benefit from non-drug treatments
Depression is common in older age and with an ageing population how late-life depression is managed will become increasingly important. Researchers from the University of Bristol and University College London (UCL) suggest ...
Feb 14, 2019
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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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Health
Grocery-store based nutrition education improves eating habits
Hypertension affects over 60 million adults in the United States and less than half have their condition under control. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that grocery store?based ...
Feb 11, 2019
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Health
Q&A: Understanding secondary headache disorder
Dear Mayo Clinic: How can you tell when a headache requires additional diagnostic testing?
Feb 08, 2019
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Health
The BMJ launches campaign for adequate rest breaks for doctors
Today, The BMJ launches the 'give us a break' campaign calling for doctors to be able to take the breaks that they need—for their own wellbeing and for patient safety.
Feb 06, 2019
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Medications
Educational intervention cuts unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions in China
An educational intervention aimed at rural Chinese primary care doctors reduced antibiotic prescriptions for childhood upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) by 36%, even a year after the intervention ended, according ...
Feb 05, 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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Medications
Pharmacy in the 21st century: Transformational change ahead
Medications improve health and saves lives, but they are not risk-free. The modern pharmacist is largely responsible for helping patients navigate an increasingly complex and costly health care system, particularly with respect ...
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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Primary care
Primary care is a term used for the activity of a health care provider who acts as a first point of consultation for all patients. Continuity of care is also a key characteristic of primary care.
Primary care is an important form of health access for patients. Primary care involves the widest scope of health care including all ages of patients, patients of all socioeconomic and geographic origins, patients seeking to maintain optimal health, and patients with multiple chronic diseases. Common chronic illnesses include
A 2009 report by the New England Healthcare Institute determined that an increased demand on primary care by older, sicker patients and decreased supply of primary care practitioners has led to a crisis in primary care delivery. The research identified a set of innovations that could enhance the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of primary care in the United States.
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