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Electroacupuncture May Improve Chronic Constipation Symptoms
09/13/2016
A new study evaluated the efficacy of electroacupuncture in improving symptoms of chronic severe functional constipation.
09/13/2016
Primary Care
Primary Care
Younger MI Survivors May Face Premature Heart Disease Death
09/01/2016
Researchers conducted a nationwide population-based cohort study to examine 30-year cause-specific death rates among younger myocardial infarction patients vs the general population.
09/01/2016
chronic inflammation
chronic inflammation
New Crohn Disease Care Plan Improves Outcomes
08/26/2016
Researchers have created a new care plan for the management of a serious complication seen in roughly 40% of all Crohn disease patients.
08/26/2016
Primary Care
Primary Care
How Much Exercise is Required to Lower Chronic Disease Risk?
08/10/2016
A recent study sought to quantify the dose-response associations between total physical activity and risk of 5 major chronic diseases.
08/10/2016
Top Papers Of The Month
Top Papers Of The Month
COPD: Inhaler Use, a How-To on Inpatient Care, and a Primary Care Primer
08/04/2016
Gregory W. Rutecki, MD
This is a second “mining” of a Top Paper addressing exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
08/04/2016
Primary Care
Primary Care
Fitness Is Linked to Slower Decline in Lung Health
05/17/2016
A new study has identified an association between cardiopulmonary fitness levels and rate of decline in pulmonary function.
05/17/2016
Primary Care
Primary Care
Study: PCPs Could Treat Hepatitis C as Efficiently as Specialists
04/15/2016
A recent study compared the efficacy of treatment of hepatitis C virus by specialists and primary care providers.
04/15/2016
Research Summary
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Research Summary
Ambient AI Scribes Linked to Lower Work Exhaustion in Multistate Pragmatic Trial
12/17/2015
Kate Young
A randomized, stepped-wedge trial evaluated whether ambient generative AI scribes could ease documentation burden and improve well-being among ambulatory clinicians.
12/17/2015
Primary Care
Primary Care
Survey: Over Half of US Physicians Experience Burnout
12/01/2015
Results of a recent survey detail the changes in the rates of burnout and work-life balance satisfaction among US physicians between 2011 and 2014.
12/01/2015
FAQ
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FAQ
Top 3 Frequently Asked Questions Primary Care Clinicians Ask About Managing COPD
11/10/2015
From inhaler selection to follow-up frequency and vaping risks, here are concise, evidence-based answers to the questions primary care clinicians ask most about managing COPD. These FAQs address the best...
11/10/2015