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Vitamin D plays substantial role in patient outcomes after weight-loss surgery

Low levels of vitamin D have long been identified as an unwanted hallmark of weight loss surgery, but now findings of a new Johns Hopkins study of more than 930,000 patient records add to evidence that seasonal sun exposure -- a key factor in the body's natural ability to make the "sunshine vitamin" -- plays a substantial role in how well people do after such operations.

23 Dec 2015

Reducing cost for screening does not increase colorectal cancer screening rates

Making colonoscopy available at no cost to eligible Medicare beneficiaries under the Affordable Care Act did not increase the number of people in this target population who regularly undergo the procedure, says a new large scale national study from University Hospitals Case Medical Center Seidman Cancer Center.

17 Dec 2015

Experts call for radical action to assure health for entire India

A paper published in The Lancet today calls for a radical transformation in the architecture of India’s healthcare delivery system, if the country is to achieve the government’s vision of assuring health for all.

15 Dec 2015

NWPC notifies certain patients about insider data theft

Northwest Primary Care is notifying certain patients about a security incident involving information that was stolen by a former employee. On October 13, 2015, NWPC was informed by law enforcement that the employee stole patient names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and credit card numbers.

13 Dec 2015

Study focuses on parents' perceptions of risks, benefits of treating children with short stature

A new study led by pediatric endocrinologist Adda Grimberg, M.D., of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, proposes to reframe the debate. "We set out to answer a new question," said Grimberg. "What are the factors, perceived or real, that drive some families to seek medical care for short stature?"

13 Dec 2015

New guidelines may help reduce medication use among seniors

We're not getting any younger. According to the Administration for Community Living, by 2060, there will be about 98 million older persons in the United States — more than twice their number in 2013.

11 Dec 2015

Cognitive behavioral therapy can be equally effective as second generation antidepressant for depression

Major depressive disorder affects more than 32 million Americans, and their first stop for treatment is often their primary care provider. A recent evidence review of several alternatives to medication found that using cognitive behavioral therapy as the first treatment for depression can be equally effective as using a second generation antidepressant.

10 Dec 2015

Specific unmet socioeconomic needs can hamper quality of care patients receive, MGH study finds

A study of patients seen at two primary care practices at Massachusetts General Hospital has identified specific unmet socioeconomic needs that can interfere with the quality of care patients receive.

9 Dec 2015

More than half of women may have vulvovaginal symptoms after menopause

After menopause, more than half of women may have vulvovaginal symptoms that have a big impact on their lifestyle, emotions, and sex life. What's more, the symptoms tend to travel with other pelvic troubles, such as prolapse and urinary and bowel problems. But many women aren't getting help, shows a study published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society.

9 Dec 2015

Mayo Clinic researchers report national trend toward overtesting HbA1C levels in diabetes patients

In a study released online today in The BMJ, researchers from Mayo Clinic report a national trend toward overtesting glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) levels in adult patients with Type 2 diabetes.

9 Dec 2015

Recommendations for caring for Syrian refugees' health care needs

What unique health needs will Syrian refugees face, and how can Canadian physicians best provide health care to them and their families? A practice article posted online today in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) provides recommendations on screening and advice for primary care physicians to deal with this specific population's health care needs.

9 Dec 2015

One Medical Group raises $65 million in growth capital to support accelerated market expansion

One Medical Group, the national leader in technology-enabled primary care, today announced that it has raised $65 million of growth capital to support accelerated market expansion. The round was led by J.P. Morgan Asset Management on behalf of PEG Digital Growth Fund II L.P. and AARP Innovation Fund L.P. Current and new institutional and individual investors also participated.

8 Dec 2015

New Loyola Center for Cancer Care & Research opens at Palos Community Hospital

The new Loyola Center for Cancer Care & Research at Palos Community Hospital is offering cancer patients academic level care close to home.

8 Dec 2015

Motivational interviewing helps curb prescription opioid abuse among older adults with chronic pain

Prescription opioid abuse has reached epidemic proportions, with more than half of patients being treated for chronic pain reportedly misusing their medication at some point.

8 Dec 2015

Risk of dementia decreasing? An interview with Professor Carol Brayne, University of Cambridge

In this analysis we brought together the few European studies that have looked, within geographical areas, at the prevalence or incidence of dementia in the population aged 65 and over.

7 Dec 2015

Home intervention, education improve vaccination rates in at-risk children

A program by Stony Brook Children's Hospital that involves the use of trained community health workers on child immunization reveals that home intervention and education improves vaccine/immunization rates in at-risk children, including those living in poverty.

1 Dec 2015

STSI launches home-based clinical trial that uses wearable sensors to identify people with AFib

Researchers at the Scripps Translational Science Institute have launched a home-based clinical trial that uses wearable sensor technology to identify people with asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib).

1 Dec 2015

Healthcare professionals urged to tackle alcohol misuse, reduce risk of colorectal cancer

Healthcare professionals across Europe are being urged to help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) by taking positive action against alcohol misuse and dependence.

25 Nov 2015

Mount Sinai Roosevelt to be renamed as Mount Sinai West

The Mount Sinai Health System today announced that Mount Sinai Roosevelt will be renamed as Mount Sinai West. The hospital will continue to be the premier health care provider on the West Side of Manhattan, with all services continuing, the same insurances accepted and the same number of people employed.

18 Nov 2015

Race/ethnicity disparities, hospital factors affect analgesic use at US EDs

Minority patients are less likely to receive analgesic medications for abdominal pain at US emergency departments (EDs), suggests a nationwide study in the December issue of Medical Care.

18 Nov 2015

Primary Care News and Research

Latest Primary Care News and Research

Vitamin D plays substantial role in patient outcomes after weight-loss surgery

Reducing cost for screening does not increase colorectal cancer screening rates

Experts call for radical action to assure health for entire India

NWPC notifies certain patients about insider data theft

Study focuses on parents' perceptions of risks, benefits of treating children with short stature

New guidelines may help reduce medication use among seniors

Cognitive behavioral therapy can be equally effective as second generation antidepressant for depression

Specific unmet socioeconomic needs can hamper quality of care patients receive, MGH study finds

More than half of women may have vulvovaginal symptoms after menopause

Mayo Clinic researchers report national trend toward overtesting HbA1C levels in diabetes patients

Recommendations for caring for Syrian refugees' health care needs

One Medical Group raises $65 million in growth capital to support accelerated market expansion

New Loyola Center for Cancer Care & Research opens at Palos Community Hospital

Motivational interviewing helps curb prescription opioid abuse among older adults with chronic pain

Risk of dementia decreasing? An interview with Professor Carol Brayne, University of Cambridge

Home intervention, education improve vaccination rates in at-risk children

STSI launches home-based clinical trial that uses wearable sensors to identify people with AFib

Healthcare professionals urged to tackle alcohol misuse, reduce risk of colorectal cancer

Mount Sinai Roosevelt to be renamed as Mount Sinai West

Race/ethnicity disparities, hospital factors affect analgesic use at US EDs

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

Transforming Cardiovascular Care: Insights from Mina Makar at AstraZeneca

Clue's CEO Rhiannon White on the Future of Femtech and PCOS

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Clue's CEO Rhiannon White on the Future of Femtech and PCOS

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