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New PACK training raises hopes for treating common diseases in low- and middle-income countries

An educational outreach training package has shown to be effective for improving management of respiratory diseases in Brazil, raising hopes it could be rolled out to treat other common, severe diseases in low- and middle-income countries.

22 Dec 2019

Fat over-spills from the liver into the pancreas trigger Type 2 diabetes

For the first time, scientists have been able to observe people developing Type 2 diabetes - and confirmed that fat over-spills from the liver into the pancreas, triggering the chronic condition.

22 Dec 2019

Canadian First Nations communities with greater social support, trust have lower cardiac risk factors

A major study has found that Canadian First Nations communities with greater socio-economic advantages, educational opportunities, social support of family members and greater trust between community members, have lower cardiac risk factors.

19 Dec 2019

From clinic to courtroom, fighting for immigrant health care

Jane Garcia started as an intern at La Clínica de La Raza in the late 1970s, attracted by its mission to provide health care to all — especially immigrants, regardless of their legal status or ability to pay.

19 Dec 2019

Partnering with your pet can be a great way to find motivation when implementing healthy habits

Less than 25% of people who start a diet and exercise plan stick with their resolutions for more than a month. Experts at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center say that partnering with your pet when implementing healthy habits can be a great way to find motivation and make you both happier and healthier.

18 Dec 2019

Study: People living in more deprived areas have greatest risk of hospitalization

People who live in areas of higher than average deprivation are more likely to be admitted to hospital and to spend longer in hospital, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.

18 Dec 2019

Despite quick fixes, Kaiser Permanente mental health care still lags

After years of state sanctions and fines, Kaiser Permanente claims it has gone a long way toward improving its mental health care.

17 Dec 2019

Study finds declining trend in primary care for Americans

Fewer Americans have primary care than ever before, according to the first national analysis of primary care use trends in the U.S. by Harvard Medical School researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

16 Dec 2019

Universal health coverage a strategic priority

Universal Health Coverage Day is celebrated every year to remind ourselves of the need to ensure that anyone, anywhere can make use of the health services they need at any time required, at an affordable rate. Health coverage includes not only emergency and treatment services but also promotive health, preventive health, rehabilitation and palliative care.

15 Dec 2019

Problem drinkers have higher likelihood of using benzodiazepines

Problem drinkers are more likely than teetotalers and moderate drinkers to take benzodiazepines, a class of sedatives that are among the most commonly prescribed drugs -- and the most abused.

14 Dec 2019

Medications prescribed to children with chronic kidney disease may harm their kidneys

An analysis of records from primary care practices in the United Kingdom found that many children with kidney disease are prescribed medications that may be toxic to their kidneys.

13 Dec 2019

New study finds 2 out of 5 antibiotic prescriptions could be unnecessary

A new study in the British Medical Journal published on December 11, 2019, finds that up to 2 in every 5 prescriptions in the US might not be relevant clinically. This means that clinicians have a long way to go in rational antibiotic use and achieving proper antibiotic stewardship. The characteristics linked with antibiotic prescription without documented indication could help improve practices in this field.

12 Dec 2019

First-ever quality measures focus on treatment for older adults with hypoglycemia risk

The Endocrine Society and Avalere Health introduced the first-ever quality measures to help healthcare providers assess how well they identify and care for older adults at greater risk of hypoglycemia--low blood sugar that can be a dangerous complication of diabetes treatment.

12 Dec 2019

Unique Missouri program shows access to dermatologists benefits doctors, patients

Fewer than 10% of dermatologists practice in rural areas, according to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. That means primary care physicians (PCPs) are often relied upon to diagnose skin cancers in areas where access to dermatologists is lacking, even though multiple studies have shown most PCPs do not feel adequately prepared to diagnose and treat many skin conditions.

12 Dec 2019

Study: 18% of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions written without a documented reason

A study of outpatient visits to health care providers in the United States during a one-year period suggests 18 percent of antibiotic prescriptions were written without a documented reason for doing so.

12 Dec 2019

Increasing transparency in the healthcare system may not be always better

More isn't always better. That's what researchers say when it comes to transparency in the U.S. healthcare system.

11 Dec 2019

Study shows benefits of video discharge instructions for acute otitis media in children

Video discharge instructions in the emergency department are associated with less perceived acute otitis media symptomatology compared to a paper handout.

11 Dec 2019

Jefferson hotspotting program uses team-based model to addresses hospital 'super utilizers'

The United States faces a crisis in providing complex care for high-need, high-cost individuals--people who often suffer economic, mental and physical challenges.

11 Dec 2019

Global healthcare consulting revenues grow in 2018 to pass US$10bn

Global healthcare consulting revenues passed US$10bn in 2018, with the market growing 9.1% as healthcare companies pursued a global agenda of growth, efficiency, patient-centricity, and digitization. This excellent growth rate outpaced even 2017’s strong 8% growth.

11 Dec 2019

Online decision aid provides more knowledge about the benefits of genomic sequencing

A decision aid developed to support patients undergoing genomic sequencing can reduce the amount of time patients spend speaking with overburdened genetic counselors while helping them were more knowledgeable about the benefits of sequencing, suggests a study from St. Michael's Hospital.

10 Dec 2019

Primary Care News and Research

Latest Primary Care News and Research

New PACK training raises hopes for treating common diseases in low- and middle-income countries

Fat over-spills from the liver into the pancreas trigger Type 2 diabetes

Canadian First Nations communities with greater social support, trust have lower cardiac risk factors

From clinic to courtroom, fighting for immigrant health care

Partnering with your pet can be a great way to find motivation when implementing healthy habits

Study: People living in more deprived areas have greatest risk of hospitalization

Despite quick fixes, Kaiser Permanente mental health care still lags

Study finds declining trend in primary care for Americans

Universal health coverage a strategic priority

Problem drinkers have higher likelihood of using benzodiazepines

Medications prescribed to children with chronic kidney disease may harm their kidneys

New study finds 2 out of 5 antibiotic prescriptions could be unnecessary

First-ever quality measures focus on treatment for older adults with hypoglycemia risk

Unique Missouri program shows access to dermatologists benefits doctors, patients

Study: 18% of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions written without a documented reason

Increasing transparency in the healthcare system may not be always better

Study shows benefits of video discharge instructions for acute otitis media in children

Jefferson hotspotting program uses team-based model to addresses hospital 'super utilizers'

Global healthcare consulting revenues grow in 2018 to pass US$10bn

Online decision aid provides more knowledge about the benefits of genomic sequencing

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