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Review sets out new plans to create the biggest shake-up in health and social care leadership

The Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid has welcomed the publication of an independent review of health and adult social care leadership, led by General Sir Gordon Messenger and Dame Linda Pollard - and, in what will be the biggest shake-up in health and social care leadership in a generation, is accepting all seven transformative recommendations they have put forward.

7 Jun 2022

Com-COV 3 study focuses on assessing a third dose booster vaccination for young people aged 12 to 15

The Com-COV 3 study has been commissioned through the NIHR and backed by £2.8 million government funding, with support from both the Vaccine Taskforce and National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

7 Jun 2022

The risk of developing incident diabetes following hospital discharge or at least 28 days after COVID-19 diagnosis

Researchers evaluated the risk of developing incident diabetes mellitus post-acute phase of COVID-19.

7 Jun 2022

Study reveals significant decline in breast, cervical, colorectal cancer screenings due to COVID-19 pandemic

New findings led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS) show the number of women in the United States who reported having a recent (in the past year) breast cancer or cervical cancer screening dropped by 2.13 million (6%) and 4.47 million (11%) respectively in 2020 compared to 2018.

3 Jun 2022

New study seeks to understand the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on health visiting services

A new £265,000 study led by the University of Stirling is seeking to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected health visiting services across the UK, with a view to improving them in the future.

3 Jun 2022

Survey: Two-thirds of men believe they are naturally healthier than others

We all know we should eat well and exercise to stay healthy, but a new national survey conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of Orlando Health finds an alarming number of men might be skipping a simple yet critical step in a healthy lifestyle: an annual checkup with their doctor.

2 Jun 2022

Study assesses the effectiveness of telemedicine-based pediatric genetics care

A new study from researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that using telemedicine to evaluate patients with rare genetic conditions resulted in a similar rate of proper diagnosis as in-person visits.

1 Jun 2022

A multi-pronged effort needed to ensure all patients with obesity get better care

When a person with diabetes, high blood pressure, or osteoarthritis goes to their primary care clinic, they expect treatment that's grounded in modern medical evidence.

31 May 2022

Study: Cardiovascular mortality risk differs among cancer survivors by race/ethnicity and cancer types

A new large national study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society shows the mortality risk from cardiovascular disease (CVD) differs considerably among cancer survivors by race/ethnicity and cancer types.

31 May 2022

Her first colonoscopy cost her $0. Her second cost $2,185. Why?

Elizabeth Melville and her husband are gradually hiking all 48 mountain peaks that top 4,000 feet in New Hampshire.

31 May 2022

Got long covid? Medical expertise is vital, and seniors should prepare to go slow

Older adults who have survived covid-19 are more likely than younger patients to have persistent symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness, muscle aches, heart palpitations, headaches, joint pain, and difficulty with memory and concentration — problems linked to long covid.

31 May 2022

Study finds high rates of hospital-based care for residents of retirement homes in Ontario

Residents of retirement homes in Ontario have high rates of hospital-based care compared to residents in long-term care (LTC) facilities and to people living in the community, found new research published in CMAJ.

30 May 2022

Study uses critical race theory to examine disparities in treating opioid use disorder

Opioid use disorder is an addiction crisis in the United States that has become increasingly lethal during the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 May 2022

Study: Most clinicians do not follow recommendations against prescribing antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria

An estimated 70 percent of primary care physicians reported in a survey that they would still prescribe antibiotics to treat asymptomatic infections based solely on a positive urine specimen.

27 May 2022

Multidisciplinary care improves outcomes from chronic kidney disease

It is generally agreed that a team of individuals with unique talents and skills offers the potential to achieve more than any person can achieve alone.

26 May 2022

FAU team receives $1 million grant to identify effective fall prevention strategies for older adults

Every second, an older person in the United States falls and injures themselves, and every 20 minutes one of them dies from the fall. More than 30 percent of adults 65 and older fall every year and 25 percent of them have moderate to severe injuries.

26 May 2022

Study compares different types of moisturizers for children with eczema

The Best Emollients for Eczema trial has found that no one type of moisturizer is better than another. This study, the first in the world to directly compare different types of moisturizers, highlights the importance of patient education and choice when deciding which moisturizers to use for children with eczema.

26 May 2022

Using lung ultrasounds in primary care clinics for detecting pneumonia saves time and money

Researchers in Spain conducted a study to compare the diagnostic accuracy of lung ultrasounds (LUS) performed in the primary care setting to chest X-rays (CXR) performed by a radiologist when diagnosing community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).

26 May 2022

We need to prepare for Monkeypox - now confirmed in 21 countries

Efforts should be made to curb the spread of this virus in order to prevent another pandemic.

25 May 2022

Common prostate cancer medications may increase risk of serious metabolic or cardiovascular issues

Men taking either of the two most common oral medications for advanced prostate cancer who had also undergone hormone therapy to treat their disease were at higher risk of serious metabolic or cardiovascular issues than patients who were only receiving hormone therapy, Michigan Medicine researchers found.

25 May 2022

Primary Care News and Research

Latest Primary Care News and Research

Review sets out new plans to create the biggest shake-up in health and social care leadership

Com-COV 3 study focuses on assessing a third dose booster vaccination for young people aged 12 to 15

The risk of developing incident diabetes following hospital discharge or at least 28 days after COVID-19 diagnosis

Study reveals significant decline in breast, cervical, colorectal cancer screenings due to COVID-19 pandemic

New study seeks to understand the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on health visiting services

Survey: Two-thirds of men believe they are naturally healthier than others

Study assesses the effectiveness of telemedicine-based pediatric genetics care

A multi-pronged effort needed to ensure all patients with obesity get better care

Study: Cardiovascular mortality risk differs among cancer survivors by race/ethnicity and cancer types

Her first colonoscopy cost her $0. Her second cost $2,185. Why?

Got long covid? Medical expertise is vital, and seniors should prepare to go slow

Study finds high rates of hospital-based care for residents of retirement homes in Ontario

Study uses critical race theory to examine disparities in treating opioid use disorder

Study: Most clinicians do not follow recommendations against prescribing antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria

Multidisciplinary care improves outcomes from chronic kidney disease

FAU team receives $1 million grant to identify effective fall prevention strategies for older adults

Study compares different types of moisturizers for children with eczema

Using lung ultrasounds in primary care clinics for detecting pneumonia saves time and money

We need to prepare for Monkeypox - now confirmed in 21 countries

Common prostate cancer medications may increase risk of serious metabolic or cardiovascular issues

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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