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New study identifies gaps in menopause care in primary care settings

Written by | 7 Oct 2024

Timely identification and treatment of bothersome hot flashes have the potential to improve the lives of many women and save employers countless days of related absenteeism and lost… read more.

Big gaps seen in home medical test use by older adults

Written by | 3 Oct 2024

With a fresh wave of free COVID-19 rapid tests now shipping to households nationwide, and many other types of at-home medical tests now available on store shelves and… read more.

What happens to patients when their GP retires or relocates?

Written by | 22 Sep 2024

Norway introduced its Regular GP Scheme was introduced in 2001. This gave all citizens the right to choose a GP in their home municipality and facilitates personal continuity… read more.

Primary care providers urged to assist patients who engage in emotional eating

Written by | 9 Sep 2024

Primary care providers are well positioned to address emotional eating because of their long-term relationships with patients, noted Jana DeSimone Wozniak, PhD and Hsiang Huang, MD, MPH, of Harvard… read more.

Study demonstrates effective screening and intervention for unhealthy alcohol use in primary care settings

Written by | 19 Aug 2024

Between 2015 and 2019, excessive alcohol use resulted in over 140,000 deaths and 3.6 million years of potential life lost annually in the United States, making it the fourth… read more.

Pandemic’s impact on primary care: Significant drop in visits and uneven telehealth use across patient groups

Written by | 13 Aug 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic likely worsened disparities in access to primary care. The goal of this study was to quantify the nationwide decline in primary care visits and the… read more.

Telehealth offers convenience for rural patients — But at what cost?

Written by | 9 Aug 2024

Remote healthcare delivery, commonly known as telehealth or telemedicine, is often beneficial for patients who have difficulty visiting their preferred healthcare providers in person. Use of the technology… read more.

Automated appointment scheduling and reminder messages may improve post-partum health and well-being for those with chronic health conditions

Written by | 24 Jul 2024

Many pregnant people have chronic medical conditions, and although they are usually closely monitored during pregnancy, they often face barriers when transitioning to primary care following delivery. A… read more.

Fewer GP appointments and the COVID lockdown have exacerbated declining continuity of care in English general practices

Written by | 29 Jun 2024

A lack of available appointments and the aftermath of the COVID pandemic have exacerbated declining continuity of care in General Practices across England. Being able to get an… read more.

Most Americans don’t know that primary care physicians can prescribe addiction treatment

Written by | 23 Jun 2024

Results from a national survey indicate that many Americans, 61%, are unaware that primary care physicians can prescribe medications for opioid use disorder, and 13% incorrectly believed that they could… read more.

Specialist weight-loss services in England unable to keep up with spiralling demand

Written by | 20 Jun 2024

One in six integrated care boards (ICBs) in England have stopped accepting new patients for specialist weight management services as their referral numbers spiral out of control, an… read more.

NIH launches $30 million pilot to test feasibility of a national primary care research network

Written by | 10 Jun 2024

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is investing approximately $30 million in total over fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to pilot a national primary care research network that… read more.

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