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Transient Ischemic Attack after Anticoagulant Discontinuation in Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common in older adults and is strongly associated with ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA). Anticoagulant therapy is essential for stroke prevention; however, long-term adherence is often suboptimal. In primary care, unrecognised treatment discontinuation may expose patients to avoidable cerebrovascular risk.A 76-year-old woman presented to primary care with sudden numbness…

Educational Level as a Determinant of Sarcopenia in Patients Aged Over 65 Years

At the European level, the population is undergoing a continuous aging process. In 2021, there were approximately 215 million individuals age over 60 years, and by 2050, this number is projected to exceed 300 million. The dependency ratio (people over 65 whose pensions and health insurance depend on young contributors aged 15-64) will decrease, so…

Seeing what was already there: A reflection on chronic pain, context, and clinical integration

During my rheumatology rotation, I encountered a woman in her early forties with longstanding back, hip, and shoulder pain lasting more than twelve years. Her pain severely restricted daily functioning and had led to repeated healthcare encounters without a unifying diagnosis. She was raising three children alone while her husband was incarcerated and was receiving…

Uses of Information and Communication Technologies by patients: typology, perceptions and determinants

The increasing digitisation of healthcare is transforming patients’ access to information and services. In France, 51% of the population used the internet for health-related purposes in 2022. Although information and communication technologies (ICT) are often promoted as tools for patient empowerment and healthcare system improvement, little is known about how patients actually use them, the…

Parents’ concerns about endocrine disruptors in perinatal health

Endocrine disruptors represent an emerging risk to human health. The perceived lack of knowledge, contradictory research findings, and the absence of official recommendations hinder the dissemination of information to patients. The perinatal period constitutes a phase of significant vulnerability; however, parents' knowledge regarding these risks remains limitedThe objective of this study was to gather information…

Lower Limb Ultrasound: Practical Landmarks of the Knee and Calf–Achilles Complex

Lower-limb musculoskeletal complaints are a frequent reason for consultation in primary care and often present diagnostic challenges. Clinical examination alone may not reliably differentiate muscle injury, joint effusion and tendon pathology. Point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) provides a safe and radiation-free extension of the physical examination, improving diagnostic accuracy and supporting timely clinical decision-making. However, access to…

About a case” Bilateral papilla edema in adulthood focused from Primary Care”

42-year-old female patient who goes to the Primary Care Consultation. She reports that 1 month ago has had blurred, sometimes accompanied or not by holocranial headache, sometimes pungent with a duration more or less 15 minutes that gives away with paracetamol. The patient, a Family Doctor, associates it with greater stress due to the care…

Association between Early Post-Diagnosis Physical Activity in Reducing Dementia Risk Among Patients with New-Onset Depression

By integrating Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) values and frequency to assess PA, alongside Medication Possession Ratio (MPR) for antidepressant adherence, this study sought to provide a more comprehensive and clinically grounded evaluation.Depression is a known risk factor for dementia, and physical activity (PA) benefits both conditions. This study examined whether early physical activity after…

Enhancing Migrant Health Through Integrated Primary Care: Challenges and Opportunities

Primary Health Care (PHC) aims to provide accessible, scientifically sound, and community-centered care. It serves as both the first level of the health system and a model for clinical practice. Key PHC attributes include first-contact access, long-term patient relationships, comprehensive care, and care coordination, along with family, community, and cultural orientation.To examine how the attributes…

Occupational Health in Family Medicine: Practical Tools for Safer, Healthier Work

The workshop Occupational Health in Family Medicine: Practical Tools for Safer, Healthier Work is designed to strengthen the integration of occupational health principles into routine family practice and primary care. Set against the broader theme of “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity,” it emphasizes the importance of enabling safe and autonomous work decisions, ensuring equitable access to preventive measures…