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Study shows possibility of diabetes remission with ‘achievable’ weight loss

People who achieve weight loss of 10% or more in the first five years following diagnosis with type 2 diabetes have the greatest chance of seeing their disease go into remission, according to a study led by the University of Cambridge.

30 Sep 2019

Weight loss is the key in battling type 2 diabetes, study reveals

Type 2 diabetes and obesity have been linked to each other. People who are overweight or obese are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, which is a chronic disease characterized by increased blood sugar levels.

30 Sep 2019

Internists applaud CMS for proposing improvements in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The American College of Physicians applauds the proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2020, released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in July, for recognizing the value of cognitive services in providing quality patient care.

27 Sep 2019

Large-scale Autism study reveals inaccuracies in screening tests

A study has revealed that the most common screening tool used to detect autism among toddlers could be less than accurate.

27 Sep 2019

Better methods needed to identify people at risk for liver disease

While blood samples can reliably identify people with a low risk of developing severe liver disease, better methods are needed in primary care for identifying people in most need of care.

27 Sep 2019

Study: Universal screening tool for autism is less accurate than shown in previous studies

In the first large, real-world study of universal screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in toddlers, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that the most widely used and researched screening tool is less accurate than shown in previous studies conducted in research laboratory settings.

27 Sep 2019

Few myths and facts about breast density

Mammograms remain the gold standard for detecting breast cancer in its earliest stages, potentially saving lives. So, why do some women receive a letter after a negative mammogram – meaning there's no sign of cancer – asking them to consider additional tests?

26 Sep 2019

Uber and Lyft ride-sharing services hitch onto Medicaid

Arizona Medicaid Director Jami Snyder heard many complaints about enrollees missing medical appointments because the transportation provided by the state didn't show or came too late.

26 Sep 2019

Pre-existing mental health or substance abuse issues linked to fewer complications in diabetes

A new study has found that people with mental health or substance abuse disorders who are diagnosed with diabetes may experience less severe health complications.

25 Sep 2019

College won’t be fun if you’re not healthy. Take this advice about health insurance.

Are you among the 2.9 million freshmen nationwide who have just started college, or are about to? As you buy your books, ponder the best meal plan or wonder whether you will get along with your roommate, don't forget about health insurance.

25 Sep 2019

Osteoporosis declared as 'silent epidemic', shows new survey

A new European survey, released today by UCB, reveals that bone specialists believe osteoporosis and fragility fractures are neglected and under prioritized by their healthcare systems, and action needs to be taken.

25 Sep 2019

New tool for healthcare providers to combat obesity in primary care settings

Healthcare practitioners and researchers have a new tool to combat obesity in primary care settings, according to a study published in Obesity, the flagship journal of The Obesity Society.

24 Sep 2019

New York's first school-based health center improves vision for children

In its initial year of operation, New York's first school-based vision center at PS 188 in Coney Island provided prescription eyeglasses to nearly half of the 314 children who received routine eye exams - with no out-of-pocket cost to their families.

24 Sep 2019

Stepped care model can be effective for improving insomnia in cancer survivors

Affecting as many as 30% of cancer survivors, chronic insomnia can be effectively treated with intensive cognitive-behavioral techniques, but such methods are time-consuming, costly, and limited by the availability of trained specialists.

24 Sep 2019

Over 120 UC San Diego Health physicians named "Top Docs" in 2019 San Diego Magazine

More than 120 UC San Diego Health physicians have been named "Top Docs" in the 2019 San Diego Magazine "Physicians of Exceptional Excellence" survey, an annual opportunity for doctors across the region to vote for much-admired colleagues.

24 Sep 2019

Youngest children in class at greatest risk of ADHD, depression

The youngest children in any class at school are, on average, at a 40% higher risk of being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and a 30% increased risk of depression or intellectual disability compared to the oldest, says a new study published on September 23, 2019 in JAMA Pediatrics.

24 Sep 2019

Named GP scheme failed to deliver improvements in care, study finds

An NHS scheme to give every patient aged 75 and over in England a named GP responsible for their care has failed to deliver hoped-for improvements, according to a study by researchers at the University of Bristol's Centre for Academic Primary Care.

23 Sep 2019

Study finds increase in health gap between First Nation people and other Manitobans

The health gap between First Nation people and all other Manitobans is growing.

20 Sep 2019

Knowing when and how to taper off opioid dosage crucial to safe pain management

Many healthcare providers today try to avoid administering or prescribing opioid pain medications when possible because of the narcotics' addictive properties. But for some patients, opioid medications remain the most effective, most appropriate treatment for their subjective pain complaints.

20 Sep 2019

Members of minority groups more likely to have diabetes at lower weights

Being overweight or obese is commonly associated with diabetes, but a new Kaiser Permanente study finds the connection differs widely by race or ethnicity.

19 Sep 2019

Primary Care News and Research

Latest Primary Care News and Research

Study shows possibility of diabetes remission with ‘achievable’ weight loss

Weight loss is the key in battling type 2 diabetes, study reveals

Internists applaud CMS for proposing improvements in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Large-scale Autism study reveals inaccuracies in screening tests

Better methods needed to identify people at risk for liver disease

Study: Universal screening tool for autism is less accurate than shown in previous studies

Few myths and facts about breast density

Uber and Lyft ride-sharing services hitch onto Medicaid

Pre-existing mental health or substance abuse issues linked to fewer complications in diabetes

College won’t be fun if you’re not healthy. Take this advice about health insurance.

Osteoporosis declared as 'silent epidemic', shows new survey

New tool for healthcare providers to combat obesity in primary care settings

New York's first school-based health center improves vision for children

Stepped care model can be effective for improving insomnia in cancer survivors

Over 120 UC San Diego Health physicians named "Top Docs" in 2019 San Diego Magazine

Youngest children in class at greatest risk of ADHD, depression

Named GP scheme failed to deliver improvements in care, study finds

Study finds increase in health gap between First Nation people and other Manitobans

Knowing when and how to taper off opioid dosage crucial to safe pain management

Members of minority groups more likely to have diabetes at lower weights

Innovating for impact: Jordi Labs on aligning methodologies with FDA expectation

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

Primary Care News and Research

Latest Primary Care News and Research

Innovating for impact: Jordi Labs on aligning methodologies with FDA expectation

Exploring the role of confocal-based high-content imaging in advancing core facilities

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

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