Insomnia in Primary Care: Implementation of CBT Review Abstract Insomnia is one of the most prevalent sleep disorders encountered in primary care and affects approximately 10–15% of adults worldwide. Chronic insomnia is associated with substantial impairments in daytime functioning, increased healthcare utilization, psychiatric and medical comorbidity, and reduced
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Contemporary Lipid Management in Family Practice: Risk Stratification, Coronary Artery Calcium, and Shared Decision-Making for Statin Therapy
Contemporary Lipid Management in Family Practice: Risk Stratification, Coronary Artery Calcium, and Shared Decision-Making for Statin Therapy Review Abstract Purpose: This paper examines current approaches to lipid management in family practice, focusing on risk stratification methods, the role of coronary artery calcium scoring, and implementation of
UTI Care: When to Treat Symptoms, When to Culture, Recurrent UTI Pathways
UTI Care: When to Treat Symptoms, When to Culture, Recurrent UTI Pathways Review Abstract Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections encountered in clinical practice, affecting millions of patients annually. This paper examines evidence-based approaches to UTI management, focusing on three
Endometriosis: Why Diagnosis Still Takes Years—and What to Do Differently in Clinic
Endometriosis: Why Diagnosis Still Takes Years—and What to Do Differently in Clinic Review Abstract PurposeThis paper examines the persistent and clinically significant delays in the diagnosis of endometriosis and proposes evidence based strategies to reduce time to diagnosis and improve patient outcomes. The objective is
Menopause Management in Primary Care: Current Evidence and Practical Prescribing of Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Menopause Management in Primary Care Current Evidence and Practical Prescribing of Menopausal Hormone Therapy Abstract Menopause is a normal biological transition that marks the permanent cessation of ovarian follicular activity and the end of reproductive capacity. Clinically, it is diagnosed retrospectively after twelve consecutive months
The Rising Tide of Interstitial Lung Disease in Internal Medicine Clinics
The Rising Tide of Interstitial Lung Disease in Internal Medicine Clinics Check out our extensive video library (see channel for our latest videos) Abstract Interstitial lung disease (ILD) has become an increasingly important focus within internal medicine, reflecting both a rise in global awareness and
Revisiting Lyme Disease Management in Primary Care
Revisiting Lyme Disease Management in Primary Care: Evidence-Based Approaches for Contemporary Practice Abstract Lyme disease represents a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in primary care medicine, particularly in endemic regions across North America and Europe. This comprehensive review examines current evidence-based approaches to Lyme disease
Vaccination in Adults: Are We Falling Behind?
De-prescribing in Older Adults: Why “Less is More” is Easier Said Than Done
Managing Anxiety and Depression Without a Psychiatrist: Primary Care’s Expanding Mental Health Burden
Managing Anxiety and Depression Without a Psychiatrist: Primary Care’s Expanding Mental Health Burden Abstract Purpose:This study examines the evolving role of primary care in addressing the growing burden of anxiety and depression, particularly in the context of an ongoing and severe shortage of mental health
