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Black and Hispanic Californians face health discrimination; less trusting of clinicians
(American Academy of Family Physicians) A recent statewide survey of Californians uncovered that 30% of Black adults and 13% of Hispanic adults felt that they have been judged or treated differently by a health care provider because of their race/ethnicity or language. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 12, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Twitter croudsourcing found effective for dermatologic diagnoses
(American Academy of Family Physicians) New study from researchers at the University of Paris provides support for social media as a potentially useful tool in the doctor's diagnostic toolkit and a way for general practitioners with questions to connect to specialists who may have the answers. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 12, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

January/February 2021 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet
(American Academy of Family Physicians) Annals of Family Medicine is a peer-reviewed, indexed research journal that provides a cross-disciplinary forum for new, evidence-based information affecting the primary care disciplines. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 12, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

New analysis finds lung cancer screening reduces rates of lung cancer-specific death
(American Academy of Family Physicians) Low-dose CT screening methods may prevent one death per 250 at-risk adults screened, according to a meta-analysis of eight randomized controlled clinical trials of lung cancer screening. Researchers at the University of Georgia analyzed the health outcomes of 90,275 patients, comparing those who were screened versus those who received usual medical care or chest x-rays. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - November 10, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

November/December 2020 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet
(American Academy of Family Physicians)Annals of Family Medicine is a peer-reviewed, indexed research journal that provides a cross-disciplinary forum for new, evidence-based information affecting the primary care disciplines. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - November 10, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Representation of female authors in family medicine academic journals is trending upward
This study from the Robert Graham Center examines female authorship of research published in three leading U.S. family medicine journals over time. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 10, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Under-insured transgender americans turn to riskier sources for gender-affirming hormones
(American Academy of Family Physicians) Transgender people who lack access to insurance coverage for gender-affirming hormone therapy are more likely to use hormones from sources other than a licensed prescriber, compared to those with insurance coverage. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 10, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

New primary care tool to prescribe referrals for community health and social services
This study evaluated the implementation of CommunityRx-H3 through the perspective of primary care practice facilitators. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 10, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Potentially preventable hospitalizations among older adults: 2010-2014
(American Academy of Family Physicians) When complications due to diabetes, asthma, urinary tract infections, high blood pressure and other common conditions lead patients to visit the ER, researchers and health care quality administrators may label these visits as " potentially preventable hospitalizations. " That is, with good outpatient care, these visits could have been potentially avoided. Potentially preventable hospitalizations are costly and can negatively impact the health and well-being of individuals, particularly if they are older. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 10, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Six ways primary care " medical homes " are lowering health care spending
(American Academy of Family Physicians) New analysis of 394 U.S. primary care practices identifies the aspects of care delivery that are associated with lower health care spending and lower utilization of emergency care and hospital admissions. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 10, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

The EAR-PC study findings encourages screening for hearing loss in older adults
(American Academy of Family Physicians) Hearing loss is the second most common disability in the United States and comes with it a higher risk for being diagnosed with significant health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, dementia and depression, as well as higher health care cost and use. The Early Auditory Referral-Primary Care (EAR-PC) study was designed to address the lack of data about hearing loss screening. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 10, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Treating opioid addiction in primary care helps patients and cash-strapped medical practices
(American Academy of Family Physicians) Buprenorphine-based treatment for opioid addiction is in short supply in many areas of the United States. And while many physicians want to offer it, clinics are unsure how to offer buprenorphine therapy in a financially sustainable way. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 10, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

New CEO begins reshaping American Academy of Family Physicians' organizational structure
American Academy of Family Physicians, a Leawood-based medical society devoted solely to primary care, has announced a new chief strategy officer. Shawn Martin, who became CEO of AAFP on Aug. 1, has selected Shannon Scott for the new role. According to a Monday release, she also will become deputy executive vice president, which is the organization's second in command, on Jan. 1. Scott joined AAFP in 2016 as senior vice president of marketi ng, communications, membership, and meetings and conventions.… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - October 27, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Andrew Vaupel Source Type: news

New CEO begins reshaping American Academy of Family Physicians' organizational structure
American Academy of Family Physicians, a Leawood-based medical society devoted solely to primary care, has announced a new chief strategy officer. Shawn Martin, who became CEO of AAFP on Aug. 1, has selected Shannon Scott for the new role. According to a Monday release, she also will become deputy executive vice president, which is the organization's second in command, on Jan. 1. Scott joined AAFP in 2016 as senior vice president of marketi ng, communications, membership, and meetings and conventions.… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - October 27, 2020 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Andrew Vaupel Source Type: news

New CEO begins reshaping American Academy of Family Physicians' organizational structure
The new CEO of American Academy of Family Physicians has announced a new second in command. The Leawood-based medical society, which is devoted solely to primary care, picked an internal candidate as chief strategy officer and deputy executive vice president. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - October 27, 2020 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Andrew Vaupel Source Type: news