Tag: primary care
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Digital Cognitive Test and Blood Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s
Two-step workflow could reshape Alzheimer’s detection in primary care A recent study published in Nature Medicine proposes a practical, scalable approach to diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in everyday clinics: first confirm cognitive impairment with a brief digital tool, then use a targeted blood biomarker panel to verify amyloid pathology. This “test then blood” strategy aims…
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Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
Two-step workflow taps cognitive screening before biomarker testing A new two-step approach to diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in primary care shows promise for cutting false positives and streamlining referrals. Researchers tested a brief, self-administered digital cognitive battery, BioCog, first, and reserved amyloid-related blood tests for individuals who showed objective impairment. This “test-then-blood” workflow aims to…
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Jess’s Rule could have helped this young woman with brain tumours
Overview: A life interrupted by a delayed diagnosis A Derby woman, Jessie Mae Lambert, 28, says a series of dismissed symptoms and a lack of timely investigation allowed an incurable brain tumour to go unchecked for months. Her case has become a focal point in the discussion around Jess’s Rule, a new NHS safety initiative…
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PREDIABETEXT: A Digital Intervention Trial to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care
Overview: A Digital Approach to Prediabetes Prevention Prediabetes affects millions worldwide and poses a clear risk for progression to type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). In Mallorca, Spain, researchers tested a multifaceted digital intervention called PREDIABETEXT in a real-world primary care setting. The trial explored whether a low-to-moderate intensity program, delivered mainly through SMS messages and…
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A Multifaceted Digital Intervention for Prediabetes Prevention in Primary Care: Insights from the PREDIABETEXT Trial
Introduction: A Global Challenge in Prediabetes Prediabetes affects hundreds of millions worldwide, with rising prevalence driven by urbanization, lifestyle changes, and aging populations. While lifestyle modification programs have shown strong efficacy at reducing diabetes risk, real-world uptake remains a hurdle. PREDIABETEXT (Prediabetes Text Message Digital Intervention for the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus) represents…
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Integrated Advanced Primary Care: Musculoskeletal Care Outcomes
Introduction Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions drive substantial health care costs in the United States, affecting a large share of adults and imposing both direct medical expenses and indirect costs like lost productivity. Recent efforts to modernize MSK care focus on rapid access, high-quality rehabilitation, and coordination within primary care. This article reviews a study examining a…
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New 2025-2030 Action Plan to Fight NCDs in the Americas Approved by PAHO
Regional Commitment to Combating Noncommunicable Diseases Health authorities across the Americas have unanimously backed a new 2025-2030 Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) during the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The plan represents a pivotal effort to reduce premature deaths and improve the quality of…
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Billing rates remain low as GPs spend longer with patients, survey finds
Longer consultations, lower per-minute rebates Australian GPs are increasingly dedicating more time to each patient, particularly for mental health issues, while the financial incentives of time-based care push the system toward what practitioners call “six-minute medicine.” A recent Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) survey highlights the tension between the demand for thorough, empathetic…
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Low Billing Rates Push GPs to Spend More Time with Patients
GPs stretched thin as time-based care clashes with patient needs Australian general practitioners are spending more time with patients, especially for mental health and complex care, while billing structures struggle to keep pace. A Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) survey highlights a growing gap between the hours GPs dedicate to patients and the rebates…
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Billing rates stay low as GPs spend more time with patients, survey finds
Longer consultations, lower rebates: the pricing trap for Australian GPs Australia’s general practitioners are spending more time with patients, especially for mental health and complex care, while the financial rewards for longer visits remain stubbornly low. A recent Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) survey highlights a tension at the heart of primary care: clinicians…