Resident-Reported Barriers to Utilizing Lactation and Parental Leave Policies in a Family Medicine Residency Program

The US is the only high-income country without national paid parental leave (PPL) laws.The national average  for PPL is about 6-8 weeks, compared with the global standard of 18 weeks. In 2018, the ACGME added lactation support provisions to their basic requirements for training programs; however, awareness of PPL and lactation policies remains limited and is not routinely…

Factors and determinants of primary care to tertiary care referrals in XXX: A multi-centre analysis using artificial intelligence-powered large language models

As XXX adopts a population health approach under XXX programme, optimizing healthcare resources is crucial.We examined referral reasons (using large language models [LLM]), wait times, and analyse factors affecting referrals from primary to tertiary care.In 2023, 1,063,646 patient visits from seven primary care clinics in XXX were analysed. Patient demographics, clinic, physician characteristics, referral volumes…

Role of Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Skills in General Practice

Modern healthcare has changed a lot with technological advances, incorporation of AI in health systems, paradigm shift in medical education, inrease awareness among patients and expectations of the public from healthcare providers. General practice is the back bone of healthcare system and provision of effective health services is entrusted to "Healthcare Team"rather than an individual.…

Dose-Dependent Association Between Hypertension and Proton Pump Inhibitors: A Disproportionality Analysis Using the WHO Pharmacovigilance Database

Potential link between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and hypertension remains unclear. It is uncertain whether such an association exists, whether it represents a class effect, and whether a dose-response relationship is involved.We aimed to investigate the potential class effect associating PPIs with hypertension reporting, and evaluate whether the association follows a dose-dependent pattern.We conducted a…

Post Graduate Training in Family Medicine in different regions of the world

Analysis and description of methods of Post graduate training in Family Medicine/ General Practice in different parts of the world and different WONCA Regions.  Collaboration and association between Primary Healthcare Strengthening and effective Post Graduate training in Family Medicine/General Practice  Mentoring Programmes associated with Post Graduate training.Long term implications of  Post graduate training in Family…

Association between low phase angle scores and cardiovascular disease risk factors

The phase angle score is an indicator of induced resistance measured in bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), with lower values ​​indicating decreased cellular function. Currently, the clinical application of the phase angle score is to assess nutritional status, sarcopenia, and prognosis in high-risk patients, as well as cancer patients.This study was conducted to confirm the relationship…

When the superficial veins speak: a case report of recurrent superficial thrombophlebitis

Superficial vein thrombosis (SVT) has regained its place among the venous thromboembolism (VTE) pathology, as a clinical entity, not a benign condition we once neglected. Current evidence demonstrates that SVT can be the initial manifestation of underlying thrombophilia, particularly in cases with recurrent presentation.We present the case of a 25-year-old female who consulted with left…

Comprehensive postpartum care in Primary Care: a home-visit experience report emphasizing clinical assessment, maternal recovery, newborn evaluation, and family context.

The postpartum period is a vulnerable phase when physical complications, breastfeeding difficulties, emotional needs and social factors affect maternal and neonatal health. In XXX, primary care recommends the first postpartum consultation within 42 days; when performed at home it enables a contextualized assessment. This report describes a home visit five days after a cesarean delivery,…