The May/June 2025 issue of Annals of Family Medicine is 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄! . 📰 | Here's a glimpse at the latest peer-reviewed research in #FamilyMedicine and #primarycare

Dr. Alexander Krist discusses in our latest podcast how many rural and marginalized communities in Virginia lack access to nearby #PrimaryCare. He highlights how continued access to telehealth can help, at least in part, in alleviating shortages in rural areas. 🎧Listen to the

This original research article found that tablet-based hearing tests identified hearing impairment in 27% of patients who completed the screening. The tests were fast, user-friendly, and show potential for aiding earlier diagnosis but follow-up with specialists remained low.

A new study across 7 primary care clinics explored the feasibility and acceptability of using digital cognitive assessments to screen for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). The findings suggest that digital tools can be successfully

Make sure to check out the Plain Language Summaries included with every article in our journal! . These short, clear explanations highlight each study’s key findings — perfect for quick understanding. 👉 View them here:

This original research study reviewed #FamilyMedicine journals to examine authorship patterns in studies conducted in low- and middle-income countries. The findings showed that, while publications from these regions have increased over time, senior

A new early access article suggests body fat percentage (BF%) could replace body mass index (BMI), as a pragmatic and more accurate body-type marker to identify 15-year mortality risk among adults aged 20–49. Shifting to BF% as the standard measure may

This article from our latest issue explores ethical challenges in the use of terms like "nonadherent" or "noncompliant" to label patients and presents an alternative approach which may improve the care of vulnerable patients.

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Since 2022, AHRQ’s National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research (NCEPCR) has served as the national hub for #PrimaryCare research, coordinating efforts across the agency, curating & sharing resources, building a diverse research workforce, and convening key partners.

In the state of Virginia, 56% of census tracts had adequate access to primary care providers (PCPs), including Dr. Alexander Krist's own Fairfax County. However, the lived experiences of clinicians and patients says otherwise. Listen to the full episode of the 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧

In this reflection from our latest issue, co-author Jaewon Yoon recounts how her Korean-American father experienced a severe reaction to a drug commonly used in the US but rarely prescribed in South Korea, where it is known to have adverse effects on patients of Korean heritage.

RT @RenoDrew: One of my favorite Innovations I've read! I need to do this at my office ASAP!.

This article highlights a Little Free Library (LFL) stocked with mental health resources outside a rural #PrimaryCare clinic, offering a low-cost, patient-centered & community informed approach to improving access to mental health care.

In this early access article the authors conclude that giving advance notice should be the moral default in rural contexts, but giving notice during the clinical encounter can be justified where patients are especially dependent upon their #PrimaryCare physician for their overall

In this Early Access reflection, a family physician reflects on patients' fear and grief after the 2024 U.S. election—highlighting the challenges of navigating politics, identity, and health care, especially for marginalized communities. 📰

New research identifies five clinically relevant prescribing cascades in a national sample of more than half a million older adults in Ireland. 🔗 The findings show how unrecognized drug side effects can trigger extra prescriptions & potentially

Three new 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 articles have been published and are available now! Explore the latest in #PrimaryCare research. View the latest articles here:

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