Chronic Condition Management

Figures strengthen resolve but don’t offer context for complex issue, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention says.

International study examines intertwined effects as problem approaches global crisis.

Facilitators dubbed more or less effective based on outcomes in federal heart health initiative.

Understanding the different types of hypertension and leveraging remote patient monitoring can mean the right care intervention.

Positive effects emerge when patients get medical care, avoid deadly fentanyl-laced street drugs.

Federal AHRQ offers starting point for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Speed and number of steps both help reduce disease risk, study finds

Recognizing signs, connecting to care could save lives, but more research “critically needed.”

Researchers report findings about training, screening, and treatment pathway.

Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation teams with Physicians Foundation to define problem, propose solutions.

Study finds growth in three years after CDC guideline for primary care clinicians.

Texas case involves ACA provision that physicians say is crucial for millions of Americans.

Practices could continue to help, but experts say there are still challenges to overcome.

Funds likely to be exhausted by the end of the year, meaning commercial payers will take over payment for many patients

If you think end-of-life care is a topic only for oncologists or gerontologists, think again.

Cancer took over the top spot from musculoskeletal conditions

Even when eligible for social services, patients rarely recoup the income they have lost due to illness

All 50 states and D.C. post decrease, while women expected to outlive men overall.

Screening for depression at the primary care level could dramatically increase the likelihood of treatment for those who are traditionally under-treated

Peer and family judgment, and possible license loss, deter some from seeking help.

Overall numbers may be lower, but the obese, racial/ethnic minorities, and those without health care access have higher numbers of undiagnosed diabetes

Studies tie disease to higher risk of COVID-related hospitalizations and deaths

More real-life effectiveness studies would help, researchers say in new study.

Smaller dose given by intradermal injection creates five-fold increase in total supply, FDA says.

Finances, practice size, autonomy, bureaucracy all factors in burnout, say Physicians Foundation leaders.