Prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in primary care practices in Canada
CONCLUSION: This study provides an updated look at the prevalence and treatment of dyslipidemia among Canadians. Half of patients aged 40 years or older have dyslipidemia, with an even higher prevalence observed among adults aged 65 years or older, males, and those with obesity or other chronic conditions. There are still gaps in treatment among those with documented dyslipidemia, principally among those calculated to have high or intermediate Framingham risk scores. Particular attention should also be paid to those at higher risk for not receiving treatment, including female patients and those within normal body mass inde...
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Olivia Spohn Rachael Morkem Alexander G Singer David Barber Source Type: research
Prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in primary care practices in Canada
CONCLUSION: This study provides an updated look at the prevalence and treatment of dyslipidemia among Canadians. Half of patients aged 40 years or older have dyslipidemia, with an even higher prevalence observed among adults aged 65 years or older, males, and those with obesity or other chronic conditions. There are still gaps in treatment among those with documented dyslipidemia, principally among those calculated to have high or intermediate Framingham risk scores. Particular attention should also be paid to those at higher risk for not receiving treatment, including female patients and those within normal body mass inde...
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Olivia Spohn Rachael Morkem Alexander G Singer David Barber Source Type: research
Prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in primary care practices in Canada
CONCLUSION: This study provides an updated look at the prevalence and treatment of dyslipidemia among Canadians. Half of patients aged 40 years or older have dyslipidemia, with an even higher prevalence observed among adults aged 65 years or older, males, and those with obesity or other chronic conditions. There are still gaps in treatment among those with documented dyslipidemia, principally among those calculated to have high or intermediate Framingham risk scores. Particular attention should also be paid to those at higher risk for not receiving treatment, including female patients and those within normal body mass inde...
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Olivia Spohn Rachael Morkem Alexander G Singer David Barber Source Type: research
Prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in primary care practices in Canada
CONCLUSION: This study provides an updated look at the prevalence and treatment of dyslipidemia among Canadians. Half of patients aged 40 years or older have dyslipidemia, with an even higher prevalence observed among adults aged 65 years or older, males, and those with obesity or other chronic conditions. There are still gaps in treatment among those with documented dyslipidemia, principally among those calculated to have high or intermediate Framingham risk scores. Particular attention should also be paid to those at higher risk for not receiving treatment, including female patients and those within normal body mass inde...
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Olivia Spohn Rachael Morkem Alexander G Singer David Barber Source Type: research
Prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in primary care practices in Canada
CONCLUSION: This study provides an updated look at the prevalence and treatment of dyslipidemia among Canadians. Half of patients aged 40 years or older have dyslipidemia, with an even higher prevalence observed among adults aged 65 years or older, males, and those with obesity or other chronic conditions. There are still gaps in treatment among those with documented dyslipidemia, principally among those calculated to have high or intermediate Framingham risk scores. Particular attention should also be paid to those at higher risk for not receiving treatment, including female patients and those within normal body mass inde...
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Olivia Spohn Rachael Morkem Alexander G Singer David Barber Source Type: research
Prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in primary care practices in Canada
CONCLUSION: This study provides an updated look at the prevalence and treatment of dyslipidemia among Canadians. Half of patients aged 40 years or older have dyslipidemia, with an even higher prevalence observed among adults aged 65 years or older, males, and those with obesity or other chronic conditions. There are still gaps in treatment among those with documented dyslipidemia, principally among those calculated to have high or intermediate Framingham risk scores. Particular attention should also be paid to those at higher risk for not receiving treatment, including female patients and those within normal body mass inde...
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Olivia Spohn Rachael Morkem Alexander G Singer David Barber Source Type: research
Prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in primary care practices in Canada
CONCLUSION: This study provides an updated look at the prevalence and treatment of dyslipidemia among Canadians. Half of patients aged 40 years or older have dyslipidemia, with an even higher prevalence observed among adults aged 65 years or older, males, and those with obesity or other chronic conditions. There are still gaps in treatment among those with documented dyslipidemia, principally among those calculated to have high or intermediate Framingham risk scores. Particular attention should also be paid to those at higher risk for not receiving treatment, including female patients and those within normal body mass inde...
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Olivia Spohn Rachael Morkem Alexander G Singer David Barber Source Type: research
Prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in primary care practices in Canada
CONCLUSION: This study provides an updated look at the prevalence and treatment of dyslipidemia among Canadians. Half of patients aged 40 years or older have dyslipidemia, with an even higher prevalence observed among adults aged 65 years or older, males, and those with obesity or other chronic conditions. There are still gaps in treatment among those with documented dyslipidemia, principally among those calculated to have high or intermediate Framingham risk scores. Particular attention should also be paid to those at higher risk for not receiving treatment, including female patients and those within normal body mass inde...
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Olivia Spohn Rachael Morkem Alexander G Singer David Barber Source Type: research
Prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in primary care practices in Canada
CONCLUSION: This study provides an updated look at the prevalence and treatment of dyslipidemia among Canadians. Half of patients aged 40 years or older have dyslipidemia, with an even higher prevalence observed among adults aged 65 years or older, males, and those with obesity or other chronic conditions. There are still gaps in treatment among those with documented dyslipidemia, principally among those calculated to have high or intermediate Framingham risk scores. Particular attention should also be paid to those at higher risk for not receiving treatment, including female patients and those within normal body mass inde...
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Olivia Spohn Rachael Morkem Alexander G Singer David Barber Source Type: research
Prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in primary care practices in Canada
CONCLUSION: This study provides an updated look at the prevalence and treatment of dyslipidemia among Canadians. Half of patients aged 40 years or older have dyslipidemia, with an even higher prevalence observed among adults aged 65 years or older, males, and those with obesity or other chronic conditions. There are still gaps in treatment among those with documented dyslipidemia, principally among those calculated to have high or intermediate Framingham risk scores. Particular attention should also be paid to those at higher risk for not receiving treatment, including female patients and those within normal body mass inde...
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Olivia Spohn Rachael Morkem Alexander G Singer David Barber Source Type: research
Prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in primary care practices in Canada
CONCLUSION: This study provides an updated look at the prevalence and treatment of dyslipidemia among Canadians. Half of patients aged 40 years or older have dyslipidemia, with an even higher prevalence observed among adults aged 65 years or older, males, and those with obesity or other chronic conditions. There are still gaps in treatment among those with documented dyslipidemia, principally among those calculated to have high or intermediate Framingham risk scores. Particular attention should also be paid to those at higher risk for not receiving treatment, including female patients and those within normal body mass inde...
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Olivia Spohn Rachael Morkem Alexander G Singer David Barber Source Type: research
Prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in primary care practices in Canada
CONCLUSION: This study provides an updated look at the prevalence and treatment of dyslipidemia among Canadians. Half of patients aged 40 years or older have dyslipidemia, with an even higher prevalence observed among adults aged 65 years or older, males, and those with obesity or other chronic conditions. There are still gaps in treatment among those with documented dyslipidemia, principally among those calculated to have high or intermediate Framingham risk scores. Particular attention should also be paid to those at higher risk for not receiving treatment, including female patients and those within normal body mass inde...
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Olivia Spohn Rachael Morkem Alexander G Singer David Barber Source Type: research
Prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in primary care practices in Canada
CONCLUSION: This study provides an updated look at the prevalence and treatment of dyslipidemia among Canadians. Half of patients aged 40 years or older have dyslipidemia, with an even higher prevalence observed among adults aged 65 years or older, males, and those with obesity or other chronic conditions. There are still gaps in treatment among those with documented dyslipidemia, principally among those calculated to have high or intermediate Framingham risk scores. Particular attention should also be paid to those at higher risk for not receiving treatment, including female patients and those within normal body mass inde...
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Olivia Spohn Rachael Morkem Alexander G Singer David Barber Source Type: research
Prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in primary care practices in Canada
CONCLUSION: This study provides an updated look at the prevalence and treatment of dyslipidemia among Canadians. Half of patients aged 40 years or older have dyslipidemia, with an even higher prevalence observed among adults aged 65 years or older, males, and those with obesity or other chronic conditions. There are still gaps in treatment among those with documented dyslipidemia, principally among those calculated to have high or intermediate Framingham risk scores. Particular attention should also be paid to those at higher risk for not receiving treatment, including female patients and those within normal body mass inde...
Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Authors: Olivia Spohn Rachael Morkem Alexander G Singer David Barber Source Type: research
A mixed methods analysis of the medication review intervention centered around the use of the ‘Systematic Tool to Reduce Inappropriate Prescribing’ Assistant (STRIPA) in Swiss primary care practices
Electronic clinical decision support systems (eCDSS), such as the ‘Systematic Tool to Reduce Inappropriate Prescribing’ Assistant (STRIPA), have become promising tools for assisting general practitioners (GPs)... (Source: BMC Health Services Research)
Source: BMC Health Services Research - March 18, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Katharina Tabea Jungo, Michael J. Deml, Fabian Schalbetter, Jeanne Moor, Martin Feller, Renata Vidonscky L üthold, Johanna Alida Corlina Huibers, Bastiaan Theodoor Gerard Marie Sallevelt, Michiel C Meulendijk, Marco Spruit, Matthias Schwenkglenks, Nicola Tags: Research Source Type: research
