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UCLA-led study to evaluate treatment strategies for older adults with depression

More than half of older adults who are treated for depression find that eventually their treatments are no longer effective. When depression persists, these people are at greater risk of accelerated aging, declining mental health and even suicide.

6 Oct 2016

Many gay and bisexual men unaware that PrEP medication may reduce HIV risk

Only four in 10 gay and bisexual men in Baltimore without HIV are aware that pre-exposure prophylaxis medication (PrEP) may significantly reduce their risk of contracting the virus, even those who had recently visited a doctor or been tested for a sexually transmitted disease, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.

5 Oct 2016

Lack of community support makes unpaid carers take loved ones to A&E, research shows

Due to a lack of appropriate support in the community, unpaid carers are reluctantly taking their loved ones to A&E, according to new research published today by Carers UK.

4 Oct 2016

Can vitamin D reduce asthma attacks? An interview with Professor Adrian Martineau

In the past vitamin D was just thought to be important in regulating calcium homeostasis and bone health as vitamin D deficiency is best known for causing rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

4 Oct 2016

Study finds incomplete and ambiguous POLST forms in emergency care for elderly patients

In recent years, Physicians' Orders for Life Sustaining Treatments (POLST) forms have been seen as an important way to honor the end-of-life wishes of frail elderly or terminally ill patients who cannot speak for themselves.

30 Sep 2016

Smoking fathers contribute to greater risk of early-onset asthma in offspring

A Norwegian study shows that asthma is three times more common in those who had a fAnchorather who smoked in adolescence than offspring who didn't.

28 Sep 2016

New study looks at better ways to treat obesity in rural areas

Currently, excess body weight contributes to as many as 1 in 5 cancer-related deaths. Obesity is associated with increased risk of at least eight types of cancer.

27 Sep 2016

Young cancer survivors at higher risk of becoming unemployed and economically dependent, study shows

If you survive cancer at young age, then you have a higher risk of becoming unemployed and economically dependent than others, a Norwegian study shows.

26 Sep 2016

AAFP awards highest honor to North Carolina physician Karen L. Smith

The American Academy of Family Physicians today awarded its highest honor to Karen L. Smith, MD, FAAFP, of Raeford, North Carolina.

25 Sep 2016

AAFP announces winners of its prestigious awards

The American Academy of Family Physicians announced the recipients of its most prestigious awards this week at its annual meeting.

24 Sep 2016

SLU receives HRSA grant for training family physicians and medical family therapists in behavioral health

Saint Louis University has received a $1.87 million grant to strengthen behavioral health training for family physicians, who often are the primary physician seen by many adults and children, and for medical family therapists who practice alongside them.

23 Sep 2016

Study provides insights into sexual health needs of bisexual teenage girls

Bisexual teenage girls are likely to miss out on the sexual healthcare information and services they need if healthcare providers present judgmental attitudes and assume patients' heterosexuality.

23 Sep 2016

Large proportion of women in their post-reproductive years visit only a generalist, study finds

The proportion of women ages 45-64 who rely solely on an obstetrician/gynecologist for their primary care needs is declining, although about 10-20% of the nearly 45,000 women who took part in a recent study still do.

22 Sep 2016

Individuals with BED may experience broad array of physical illnesses, study reveals

Results from a new study reveal that binge-eating disorder (BED) is associated with increased risk of multiple medical comorbidities.

21 Sep 2016

New network aims to tackle mental health needs of children in the EMR

The University of Liverpool and the John Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore have been awarded a £1.9m grant from the US National Institute of Mental Health to lead a network to address child mental health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

20 Sep 2016

Study identifies promising, cost-effective treatment for depressed adolescents

Depression is one of the most common mental health issues a teenager can face. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 2.8 million adolescents ages 12 to 17 in the U.S. had at least one major depressive episode in 2014, or 11.4% of adolescents that age.

20 Sep 2016

Tips to prevent back-to-school illnesses in children

The backpacks are packed, lunchboxes are filled and the little ones are back in school. Kids have returned to their classrooms with stories of their summer vacations, and, unfortunately, with a host of germs ready to spread quickly in a close environment.

20 Sep 2016

Primary Care News and Research

Latest Primary Care News and Research

UCLA-led study to evaluate treatment strategies for older adults with depression

Many gay and bisexual men unaware that PrEP medication may reduce HIV risk

Lack of community support makes unpaid carers take loved ones to A&E, research shows

Can vitamin D reduce asthma attacks? An interview with Professor Adrian Martineau

Study finds incomplete and ambiguous POLST forms in emergency care for elderly patients

Smoking fathers contribute to greater risk of early-onset asthma in offspring

New study looks at better ways to treat obesity in rural areas

Young cancer survivors at higher risk of becoming unemployed and economically dependent, study shows

AAFP awards highest honor to North Carolina physician Karen L. Smith

AAFP announces winners of its prestigious awards

SLU receives HRSA grant for training family physicians and medical family therapists in behavioral health

Study provides insights into sexual health needs of bisexual teenage girls

Large proportion of women in their post-reproductive years visit only a generalist, study finds

Individuals with BED may experience broad array of physical illnesses, study reveals

New network aims to tackle mental health needs of children in the EMR

Study identifies promising, cost-effective treatment for depressed adolescents

Tips to prevent back-to-school illnesses in children

Loyola Medicine introduces multidisciplinary program to diagnose and treat concussions

Study finds late onset and short duration of pain relief treatment in many terminal cancer patients

Adolescent females have low rates of pregnancy screening prior to cancer treatment

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