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161 Uptake of Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccination Among Working-age Adults With Underlying Medical Conditions, United States, 2009 Full Text American Journal of Epidemiology, March 27, 2012

162 Doctors attire influences perceived empathy in the patient-doctor relationship Patient Education and Counselling, March 27, 2012

163 Shared decision making and other variables as correlates of satisfaction with health care decisions in a United States national survey Patient Education and Counselling, March 27, 2012

164 Perceiving integration of a complementary medicine service within a general surgery department through documentation of consultations: A thematic analysis Patient Education and Counselling, March 27, 2012

165 Making data more meaningful: Patients views of the format and content of quality indicators comparing health care providers Patient Education and Counselling, March 27, 2012

166 A longitudinal study on engagement with dieting information as a predictor of dieting behavior among adults diagnosed with cancer Patient Education and Counselling, March 27, 2012

167 Editor's Impact Statement
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168 Patient-centered care in chronic disease management: A thematic analysis of the literature in family medicine Patient Education and Counselling, March 19, 2012

169 Expert consensus on gender criteria for assessment in medical communication education Patient Education and Counselling, March 19, 2012

170 Randomized controlled trial on the long-term efficacy of a multifaceted, interdisciplinary lifestyle intervention in reducing cardiovascular risk and improving lifestyle in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease Journal of Behavioral Medicine, March 19, 2012

171 Patients medical knowledge and health counseling: What kind of information helps to make communication patient-centered Patient Education and Counselling, March 19, 2012

172 Editor's Impact Statement
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173 Bevacizumab for the treatment of nonsquamous non-small-cell lung cancer in Portugal: a retrospective, multicenter study Full Text Cancer Management and Research, March 14, 2012 Clinical Article

174 Case-control study of hepatitis B and hepatitis C in older adults: Do healthcare exposures contribute to burden of new infections? Hepatology, March 8, 2012 Clinical Article

175 Pilot randomized controlled trial of individual meaning-centered psychotherapy for patients with advanced cancer Journal of Clinical Oncology, March 1, 2012 Clinical Article

176 Preconception healthcare: what do men know and believe Journal of Men's Health, February 23, 2012

177 Circadian Disruption and Remedial Interventions: Effects and Interventions for Jet Lag for Athletic Peak Performance Sports Medicine, February 23, 2012

178 Editor's Impact Statement
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179 Editor's Impact Statement
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180 Prevalence of causes of insomnia in primary care: a cross-sectional study British Journal of General Practice, February 21, 2012

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Untreated nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux has been demonstrated to be strongly associated with both respiratory and obstructive sleep apnea symptoms as well as airflow obstruction

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Vitamin D supplementation decreases systemic inflammation in T2DM

In a 12-week randomized, controlled trial, ingestion of a vitamin D-fortified yogurt (170 mg calcium + 500 IU vitamin D/250 mL; n=50) twice daily decreased markers of inflammation compared with placebo yogurt (170 mg calcium; n=50). Compared with baseline measures, the 25(OH)D levels were increased and the TNF-alpha, IL-6, hsCRP, SAA, and IL-10 levels were decreased in the group supplemented with vitamin D compared with the group that received placebo.

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Mediterranean diet associated with decreased diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality

Researchers at the University of Palermo conducted a study involving 9109 subjects with a mean follow-up of 6.2 years which showed that the subjects who adhered to a Mediterranean diet had increased dietary fiber, decreased total dietary fat, and an increased intake of monosaturated-to-saturated fats. Further, the incidence of diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality was lower in the subjects who followed a Mediterranean diet.

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Natalizumab superior to IFN-? 1a in MS patients

Based on a retrospective study conducted at the Federico II University (Naples), researchers have concluded that treatment of patients (n=84) with relapsing-remitting MS natalizumab for 12-24 months resulted in a greater reduction in disease activity (annualized relapse rate, .24 vs. .55, respectively) and disability progression than patients treated with INF-? 1a. The number of contrast-enhancing lesions was also less in the natalizumab-treated group.

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1 Walking Versus Running for Hypertension, Cholesterol, and Diabetes Mellitus Risk Reduction Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, April 17, 2013

2 Touch in primary care consultations: qualitative investigation of doctors' and patients' perceptions British Journal of General Practice, April 3, 2013

3 The longer-term health outcomes for children born as a result of IVF treatment: Part I-General health outcomes Human Reproduction Update, April 2, 2013 Review Article

4 Treated hypertension and the white coat phenomenon: Office readings are inadequate measures of efficacy Journal of the American Society of Hypertension, April 24, 2013

5 The Importance of 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Patients at Risk of Cardiovascular Events High Blood Pressure & Cardiovascular Prevention, April 16, 2013

6 Update on the Antimicrobial Management of Foot Infections in Patients With Diabetes Clinical Diabetes, April 18, 2013 Free full text Review Article

7 Pesticides and human diabetes: a link worth exploring? Diabetic Medicine, April 18, 2013 Review Article

8 Role of Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Hypertension and Diabetes Current Hypertension Reports, April 19, 2013

9 The Legal Authority of Mature Minors to Consent to General Medical Treatment Pediatrics, April 8, 2013 Review Article

10 Accessing primary care: a simulated patient study British Journal of General Practice, March 11, 2013

11 Association of the Length of Doctor-Patient Relationship with Primary Care Quality in Seven Family Practices in Korea Journal of Korean Medical Science, April 11, 2013 Free full text Review Article

12 Sexual health information seeking: a survey of adolescent practices Journal of Clinical Nursing, March 19, 2013

13 What professional activities do general practitioners find most meaningful? cross sectional survey of Norwegian general practitioners BMC Family Practice, March 25, 2013 Free full text

14 Difficulties with the sickness certification process in general practice and possible solutions: A systematic review European Journal of General Practice, February 11, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine

15 Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Evaluation and Treatment American Family Physician, March 5, 2013

16 Negligence, genuine error, and litigation International Journal of General Medicine, March 4, 2013 Free full text Review Article

17 Quality of sickness certification in primary health care: a retrospective database study BMC Family Practice, April 15, 2013 Free full text Review Article

18 Routine use of clinical management guidelines in Australian general practice The Australian Journal of Primary Health, March 11, 2013 Clinical Guideline

19 Recognition and management of masked hypertension: A review and novel approach Journal of the American Society of Hypertension, April 24, 2013 Review Article

20 Personal, Professional, and Work Factors Associated With Australian Clinical Medical Practitioners’ Experiences of Workplace Aggression The Annals of Occupational Hygiene , March 25, 2013

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Family Medicine - General Medicine News & Articles

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Clinical Pearls in Family Medicine

Highlights in Family Medicine

Vitamin D supplementation decreases systemic inflammation in T2DM

Mediterranean diet associated with decreased diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality

Natalizumab superior to IFN-? 1a in MS patients

Most Popular Family Medicine Articles

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