Assessing Safety of Aspirin in High-Risk Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Researchers sought to examine the safety of aspirin as a primary prevention method for atherosclerotic cardiovascular events in high-risk patients.
Primary Care
Reinventing Primary Care: Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic
The CDC’s framework created to address the influenza pandemic of 2014 is an efficient structure for primary care practices to implement for future pandemics following COVID-19.
Assessing Optimal Methods to Measure Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Children
As cardiorespiratory fitness declines among US youth, researchers explore methods for assessing cardiorespiratory fitness in otherwise healthy children.
Clinicians Report Widespread Flaws in Antibiotic Allergy Documentation
Family physicians and pharmacists identified areas for improvement in antibiotic allergy documentation to prevent the prescribing of suboptimal treatments.
Male Patients Report Greater Need in Screening for Intimate Partner Violence
Study examines prevalence of intimate partner violence among male patients and analyze rates of screening for intimate partner violence during well-visits.
Caring for Older Adults With Diabetes During COVID-19: Guidance for Clinicians
Two clinicians share their thoughts on best practices in navigating pandemic-related care for older adults with diabetes.
Disparities in LGBT Health Outcomes Improved Through Primary Care Intervention
Over a 1-year intervention period, teams of clinicians implemented culturally affirming protocols to improve their primary care practice’s ability to serve LGBT patients.
Gaps Identified in Postpartum Depression Screening
Researchers explored provider screening practices in primary care, women’s health, and well-child clinics to determine if barriers exist in meeting postpartum depression screening guidelines.
Family Medicine Resident Graduates Remain in the Field
Family medicine residency graduates continue to practice in the field after residency.
Large Losses Anticipated for Primary Care Practices in 2020
Primary care practices are estimated to lose more than $67,000 in gross revenue per full-time physician over the course of 2020 due to COVID-19.
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