September 19, 2024 by Karl Leif Bates, Duke University Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn examination of millions of patient visits to primary care physicians shows that mental health concerns are second only to musculoskeletal complaints in everyday care. One in nine patients was seeking care primarily because of a mental health concern. “These primary care physicians...
A digital stethoscope that uses artificial intelligence (AI) is better at detecting heart murmurs associated with clinically significant valvular heart disease (VHD) than is a primary care physician (PCP) using a traditional stethoscope, a new study shows. photo of Dr Moshe A. RancierDr Moshe A. Rancier The results suggest collecting relevant sounds through a stethoscope...
Arianna Sarjoo October 02, 2023 One in three patients who experience their first bout of atrial fibrillation (AF) during hospitalization can expect to experience a recurrence of the arrhythmia within the year, new research shows. The findings, reported today in the Annals of Internal Medicine , suggest these patients may be good candidates for oral anticoagulants to...
Introduction When I was diagnosed with stage IV terminal lung cancer, my primary care doctor gave me the news. His compassion created a pathway of healing that has sustained me for more than seven years. Shortly after my diagnosis, I had a set of scans. One concern was the condition of my lung: had it...
