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Study shows the prevalence of low-value prostate cancer screening in primary care clinics

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in men with more than 34,000 deaths in the U.S. each year, according to the American Cancer Society.

4 Jan 2023

Patients receive better care when specialists know referring physicians

Are you likely to receive better care if the specialist treating you knows your primary care physician? The answer appears to be yes, according to new research from Harvard Medical School published Jan. 3 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

3 Jan 2023

NHS App' total sign ups top 30 million

Millions more patients across England are benefitting from easier access to their health records and medical services through the NHS App, as sign ups top 30 million - including seven million new sign ups in 2022.

30 Dec 2022

Applicant numbers remain unchanged even after significant increase in plastic surgery residency positions

Historically plastic surgery has been considered one of most competitive and highly sought after residency programs.

30 Dec 2022

Most preventive care visits for reproductive-age women happened with OB/GYNs, study shows

While preventive health care is usually associated with primary care providers, a majority of office visits for preventive services among reproductive-age women happened with obstetrician-gynecologists (OB-GYNs), a University of Massachusetts Amherst study shows.

23 Dec 2022

Study compares two non-invasive interventions for spine pain on disability and health care spending

Pain in the back or the neck is extremely common and accounts for more healthcare spending than any other health condition.

23 Dec 2022

Centene, under siege in America, moved into Britain’s National Health Service

In the final days of 2020, the U.S. health insurer Centene made a swift incursion into Britain's prized National Health Service, one of the world's largest employers.

22 Dec 2022

Using an AI tool for early identification of Alzheimer's and related dementias in primary care

Rising to meet the formidable challenge of the timely diagnosis of dementia, research scientists from Regenstrief Institute, IUPUI and the medical schools of Indiana University and University of Miami are conducting the Digital Detection of Dementia study, a real-world evaluation of the use of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool they developed for early identification of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in primary care, the setting where most adults receive healthcare.

21 Dec 2022

Brief roundup of research done by experts at UCLA Health

Below is a brief roundup of news and story ideas from the experts at UCLA Health.

21 Dec 2022

What are the characteristics of misdiagnosed human mpox cases?

In a recent study, researchers characterized overlooked cases of monkeypox (MPX).

21 Dec 2022

ACAAI’s two new yardsticks on managing eosinophilic esophagitis and cough published

Beginning in 2016, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) began developing a series of yardsticks to help practitioners better understand the range of treatments available for allergic conditions.

21 Dec 2022

Medicare pay cuts will hurt seniors’ care, doctors argue

Doctors are urging Congress to call off cuts scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1 in the reimbursements they receive from Medicare.

20 Dec 2022

Understanding why young cancer survivors often opt out of HPV vaccination

Study uncovers certain vaccine-related concerns that should be addressed by health care providers.

19 Dec 2022

The impact of multimorbidity, smoking status, and demographics on vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women in Wales

A recent study examined the impact of multimorbidity and smoking on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among pregnant individuals.

19 Dec 2022

A Montana addiction clinic wants to motivate people with rewards. Then came a Medicaid fraud probe.

A Montana addiction clinic's plan to give people with substance use disorders as much as $1,966.50 in gift cards and vouchers to follow its treatment program is raising questions about the use of financial incentives with patients.

19 Dec 2022

After tuition, books, and room and board, colleges’ rising health fees hit a nerve

You've compared tuition. Reviewed on-campus housing costs. Even digested student meal plan prices.

19 Dec 2022

High performing primary care practices for patients with diabetes during the pandemic

Published in PLOS ONE, University of Minnesota Medical School researchers explored how high performing primary care practices organized care for patients with diabetes during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

16 Dec 2022

Why Medicaid expansion ballots may hit a dead end after a fleeting victory in South Dakota

Republican-led legislatures have repeatedly thwarted Medicaid expansion in a dozen conservative states, despite high numbers of uninsured residents. In recent years, supporters of expansion have found success with another strategy: letting voters decide.

16 Dec 2022

New system based on AI enables mass detection of Covid cases with a sensitivity of 97%

Washing your hands with hydroalcoholic gel, smelling it and using a QR code to answer a short questionnaire.

15 Dec 2022

BMI decline patterns may predict a person's risk for dementia

Dementia is a growing global public health concern currently affecting 50 million people and is expected to rise dramatically to more than 150 million cases worldwide by 2050.

15 Dec 2022

Primary Care News and Research

Latest Primary Care News and Research

Study shows the prevalence of low-value prostate cancer screening in primary care clinics

Patients receive better care when specialists know referring physicians

NHS App' total sign ups top 30 million

Applicant numbers remain unchanged even after significant increase in plastic surgery residency positions

Most preventive care visits for reproductive-age women happened with OB/GYNs, study shows

Study compares two non-invasive interventions for spine pain on disability and health care spending

Centene, under siege in America, moved into Britain’s National Health Service

Using an AI tool for early identification of Alzheimer's and related dementias in primary care

Brief roundup of research done by experts at UCLA Health

What are the characteristics of misdiagnosed human mpox cases?

ACAAI’s two new yardsticks on managing eosinophilic esophagitis and cough published

Medicare pay cuts will hurt seniors’ care, doctors argue

Understanding why young cancer survivors often opt out of HPV vaccination

The impact of multimorbidity, smoking status, and demographics on vaccine hesitancy among pregnant women in Wales

A Montana addiction clinic wants to motivate people with rewards. Then came a Medicaid fraud probe.

After tuition, books, and room and board, colleges’ rising health fees hit a nerve

High performing primary care practices for patients with diabetes during the pandemic

Why Medicaid expansion ballots may hit a dead end after a fleeting victory in South Dakota

New system based on AI enables mass detection of Covid cases with a sensitivity of 97%

BMI decline patterns may predict a person's risk for dementia

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