A Randomized Treatment Study to Compare the Efficacy of Repeated Nerve Blocks with Cognitive Therapy for Control of Chronic Head and Neck Pain by George Gale, David Nussbaum, Peter Rothbart, Beverley Hann, Van Leung, Gillian Kanetz

“…The secondary measures were the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the Activities of Daily Living as measured on the Primary Care Cooperative Information Project/World Organization of National Colleges, Academies (COOP-WONCA) scale. …”
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Characterizing the services provided by family physicians in Ontario, Canada: A retrospective study using administrative billing data. by David W Savage, Arunim Garg, Salimur Choudhury, Roger Strasser, Robert Ohle, Vijay Mago

“…Family physicians in Ontario provide most of the primary care to the healthcare system. However, given their broad scope of practice, they often provide additional services including emergency medicine, hospital medicine, and palliative care. …”
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Nurses’ health and work experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in Swedish prehospital and hospital care: a deductive content analysis through the lens of the swAge model by Cicilia Nagel, Petra Nilsson Lindstrom, Albert Westergren, Sophie Schon Persson, Kerstin Nilsson

“…Nurses in Sweden face challenges such as undersized organizations and the need for primary care expansion to reduce hospital burdens. A better balance of resources is essential for effective performance. …”
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Bridging gaps in healthcare: child health services and specialist care collaboration for young children with autism and coexisting conditions by Gudrun Nygren, Gudrun Nygren, Christopher Gillberg, Emilia Carlsson, Emilia Carlsson

“…Interventions were already initiated in primary care at the time of referral. Qualitative analyses of nurse experiences revealed three main categories: (1) new and increased knowledge, (2) great importance for every child and family, and (3) an efficient method with fewer gaps, which holds further potential for development.ConclusionProfessionals’ increased knowledge of early symptoms in children, combined with novel healthcare methods for close collaboration, made it possible to bridge the gaps and provide young children and their families with early assessments and essential early interventions. …”
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Exploring the need for a clinical decision support system for deprescribing - A qualitative interview study by Aryoutha Asmar Talani, Tora Hammar, Ylva Böttiger

“…Methods: The qualitative design consisted of semistructured interviews with physicians (n = 10) in Sweden from different disciplines, including geriatrics, primary care and internal medicine. The interviews were conducted using a predefined guide containing multiple questions about any challenges related to deprescribing and the perceived need for a CDSS. …”
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Screening for Iron Overload: Lessons from the HEmochromatosis and IRon Overload Screening (HEIRS) Study by Paul C Adams, James C Barton, Gordon D McLaren, Ronald T Acton, Mark Speechley, Christine E McLaren, David M Reboussin, Catherine Leiendecker-Foster, Emily L Harris, Beverly M Snively, Thomas Vogt, Phyliss Sholinsky, Elizabeth Thomson, Fitzroy W Dawkins, Victor R Gordeuk, John H Eckfeldt

“…BACKGROUND: The HEmochromatosis and IRon Overload Screening (HEIRS) Study provided data on a racially, ethnically and geographically diverse cohort of participants in North America screened from primary care populations.…”
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Feasibility and Acceptability of a Smartphone App for Daily Reports of Substance Use and Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence among HIV-Infected Adults by Sarahmona M. Przybyla, Rebecca K. Eliseo-Arras, Gabriela Krawiec, Emily Gower, Kurt Dermen

“…PLH were recruited from primary care clinics to report ART and substance use using a smartphone application (app) for 14 consecutive days. …”
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Advancing cancer care through digital access in the USA: a state-of-the-art review of patient portals in oncology by Liz Salmi, Jessica Ancker, Lisa Diamond, Uday Suresh, Trent Rosenbloom, Bryan Steitz

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A Study of Clinical Profile of Patients Presenting with Topical Corticosteroid Induced Facial Dermatoses by Abhineetha Hosthota, BC Chandan, Bhargavi Chitturi, Afreena Nilofer, Ankitha Ramesh, Abhishek Bharti

“…Futher, awareness creation among patients and primary care physicians should be given prime importance to prevent the epidemic.…”
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‘Hard’ and ‘soft’ approaches in active transport promotion: analysis and mapping of government policies by Nicholas J. R. Hunter, Benjamin Cramer, Erica Randle, Katherine A. Hunter

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Pathological Vaginal Discharge among Pregnant Women: Pattern of Occurrence and Association in a Population-Based Survey by Tânia Maria M. V. da Fonseca, Juraci A. Cesar, Raúl A. Mendoza-Sassi, Elisabeth B. Schmidt

“…Vaginal discharge during pregnancy was highly prevalent in the sample studied calling for proper risk factor management at the primary care level.…”
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Evaluation of Training Family Health Center Practice in Family Medicine Residency Education by Nesibe Derya Bayhan, Abdulkadir Kaya

“…The survey collected sociodemographic data and assessed knowledge related to primary care. Participants’ work status in EFHCs and their performance on knowledge questions were compared.Results: The study included 263 physicians, 58.2% female and 41.8% male. …”
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Fit for purpose? Evaluating multiple-choice question quality in E-learning for emergency primary healthcare by Kate-Torunn Aas Vold, Monika Kvernenes, Une Elisabeth Stømer, Erik Zakariassen

“…This study explores the quality of multiple choice questions (MCQs) used in a mandatory cross-disciplinary Norwegian CPD e-learning course in emergency medicine primary care.Design Cross-sectional study design.Setting We extracted MCQ assessment data from the e-learning platform ‘Oppvakt’ at National Centre for Emergency Primary Health Care (NKLM).Subjects Physicians and nurses working in the Out-of-Hour service in Norway.Main outcome measures Results from the MCQ exam and information about the participants’ professional role was extracted. …”
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The effect of azithromycin treatment on respiratory morbidity in children with down syndrome by Inbal Golan-Tripto, Omer Dor, Noga Arwas, Itai Hazan, Guy Hazan, Aviv Goldbart

“…Respiratory morbidity indicators, such as primary care visits, medication consumption, emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and hospital length of stay (LOS), were assessed and compared six months before and after the Azithromycin treatment. …”
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Development of a guide for continuous positive airway pressure use - A good fit: Making continuous positive airway pressure work for you by Adeel Meraj, Lauren Koep, Muhammad R. Baig

“…We also convened consumer groups and stakeholder meetings, including primary care, sleep medicine, and mental health providers…”
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Impact of Teledermatology on Skin Cancer Patients During COVID-19 by Yanara García Leyva, Kenia González González, Leyanis Elena de la Rosa Pérez, Dayana Céspedes García, Keimys Leyva Hernández

“…<br /><strong>Methods:</strong> a descriptive study was carried out to evaluate the impact of teledermatology in 88 patients with lesions suspected of skin cancers, referred from Primary Care and treated at the Guillermo Fernández Hernández-Baquero Dermatological Hospital in the period since April 1 2020 until April 1, 2021. …”
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Risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus in adolescentes by Wendy Valdés Gómez, Arianna Almirall Sánchez, Miguel Ángel Gutiérrez Pérez

“…Early detection of DM2 risk factors in adolescents, would allow preventive actions with a risk approach, which would lead to decrease the incidence of this condition, being a fundamental pillar of primary care <br /><strong>Objective:</strong> To identify the presence of DM2 risk factors in adolescents. …”
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis Precipitated by COVID-19: A Case Report by Prathayini Paramanathan, Muhammad Abbas

“…Case presentation: A 55-year-old African American female presented to their primary care physician, complaining of fatigue, dehydration, decreased appetite, hypersomnia, and sudden weight loss, and a past medical history of Type 2 diabetes. …”
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Translation and validation of the meat attachment questionnaire (MAQ) in a French general practice population by Bruno Delaunay, Benoit Tudrej, Augustin Bernard, Alexandra Dupuy, Claire Malavergne, Trystan Bacon, Paul Sebo, Hubert Maisonneuve

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Case Report: Craniofacial deafness hand syndrome with unusual cardiovascular symptoms and lack of holistic care by Samantha Saenz Hinojosa, Carlos Reyes-Silva, Kazuyoshi Hosomichi, Vanessa I. Romero

“…BackgroundDelays in diagnosing rare genetic disorders often arise due to limited awareness and systemic challenges in primary care. This case highlights the importance of a holistic approach to patient care, encompassing timely detection and comprehensive evaluation of clinical features.MethodsWe report the case of a 21-year-old Ecuadorian male with facial and hand dysmorphias, cardiomegaly, pulmonary hypertension, and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). …”
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