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24-Mar-2025

“About me” care card tool can improve care planning and cognitive health management

American Academy of Family Physicians
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The goal of this study was to develop and test the “About Me” Care Card, a tool designed to promote dialog between patients, caregivers, families, and clinicians on care related to dementia, cognitive impairment, and aging.

Journal: The Annals of Family Medicine

24-Mar-2025

Many patients with chlamydia and gonorrhea are not receiving CDC-recommended treatment in primary care

American Academy of Family Physicians
Peer-Reviewed Publication

This study aimed to quantify the overall treatment rate for chlamydia and gonorrhea and identify factors associated with treatment delays and disparities.

Journal: The Annals of Family Medicine

24-Mar-2025

Ambulatory antibiotic use in France showed significant decline during the COVID-19 pandemic

American Academy of Family Physicians
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures in France affected health care access and prescribing patterns, leading to significant changes in outpatient (ambulatory) antibiotic use. This study examined how systemic antibiotic use in France changed from 2020 to 2022 compared to expected trends.

Journal: The Annals of Family Medicine

24-Mar-2025

Long-term inhaled corticosteroid use for COPD linked to serious long-term health risks

American Academy of Family Physicians
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are commonly prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but not recommended as first-line treatment unless patients have asthma/COPD overlap or frequent exacerbations. This study examined whether long-term ICS use (more than two years) increases the risk of serious health conditions compared with short-term use (less than 4 months).

Journal: The Annals of Family Medicine

24-Mar-2025

Family-based lifestyle intervention improves weight management and cardiovascular health among high-risk patients

American Academy of Family Physicians
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The PROgramme of Lifestyle Intervention in Families for Cardiovascular risk reduction (PROLIFIC) Study, conducted in India, aimed to assess whether a family-based approach to lifestyle interventions could improve weight management and obesity-related health outcomes among individuals with a family history of premature coronary heart disease.

Journal: The Annals of Family Medicine

24-Mar-2025

Newer hepatitis B vaccine shows promise as booster for health care workers

American Academy of Family Physicians
Peer-Reviewed Publication

This study compared the effectiveness of Heplisav-B, a new hepatitis vaccine, vs. standard hepatitis B vaccines as a booster in previously vaccinated individuals.

Journal: The Annals of Family Medicine

24-Mar-2025

Over half of patients prefer their own doctor and will wait longer for an appointment

American Academy of Family Physicians
Peer-Reviewed Publication

This study focuses on how primary care patients balance the trade-off between continuity of care and access to timely appointments. It examines whether patients prefer to wait longer to see their own primary care physician (PCP) or prefer to see another clinician for faster care.

Journal: The Annals of Family Medicine