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Measurement-Based Care Speeds Depression Response, Remission in Randomized Trial

05/06/2026

Kate Young

A randomized clinical trial in Pakistan evaluated whether structured, measurement-based care could accelerate antidepressant response and remission in adults with major depressive disorder compared with...

05/06/2026

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Habit-Based Lifestyle Intervention Improves Long-Term Metabolic Syndrome Remission in US Adults

05/04/2026

Kate Young

A randomized clinical trial evaluated whether a 6-month habit-focused lifestyle program could improve sustained remission of metabolic syndrome at 24 months compared with standard education and activity...

05/04/2026

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One-Page Information Fact Sheets Improve Shared Decision-Making Preparedness in Low Back Pain Care

04/10/2026

Kate Young

A randomized clinical trial evaluating 2 types of 1-page educational resources for low back pain found that fact sheets listing treatment options modestly improved patients’ preparedness for shared...

04/10/2026

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Research Summary

Measurement-Based Care Speeds Depression Response, Remission in Randomized Trial

05/06/2026

Kate Young

05/06/2026

Research Summary

Habit-Based Lifestyle Intervention Improves Long-Term Metabolic Syndrome Remission in US Adults

05/04/2026

Kate Young

05/04/2026

Research Summary

One-Page Information Fact Sheets Improve Shared Decision-Making Preparedness in Low Back Pain Care

04/10/2026

Kate Young

04/10/2026

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clinician with older female adult patient

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EHR Behavioral Interventions Increase Deprescribing of Inappropriate Medications in Older Adults in Primary Care

04/06/2026

Kate Young

A randomized clinical trial evaluated whether behavioral science–informed electronic health record interventions can improve deprescribing rates of potentially inappropriate medications among older adults...

04/06/2026

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Advancing Primary Care Through AI: Principles, Use Cases, and Future Directions

11/06/2025

Anthony Calabro, MA

A Stanford-led session offered clinicians a practical roadmap for integrating AI into primary care, highlighting foundational concepts, real-world applications, and a framework for evaluating AI tools based...

11/06/2025

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The Latest Insights in Acne Vulgaris

11/07/2025

Annie Truss, MD

In this video, Annie Truss, MD, discusses the latest insights in acne vulgaris and her treatment pearls for primary care doctors.

11/07/2025

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Joel J. Heidelbaugh, MD and Shanti Eswaran, MD

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Improving IBS and Chronic Constipation Care in Primary Practice

09/19/2025

Shanti Eswaran, MD, and Joel Heidelbaugh, MD, share evidence-based strategies to help primary care clinicians diagnose and manage IBS and chronic constipation with confidence.

09/19/2025

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Precision Medicine: Biomarkers & The Treatment of Depression

05/06/2025

Josh Hamilton, DNP, APRN, BC, CNE, FAANP

In this video, Josh Hamilton, DNP, APRN, BC, CNE, FAANP, details his session “Precision Medicine: Biomarkers & The Treatment of Depression” at PUPC 2024. In his session, Dr Hamilton described how clinicians...

05/06/2025

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Preview: Comprehensive Obesity Care for Patients in a Primary Care Setting

11/04/2024

Karlijn Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA

Karlijn Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA ...

In this video, Karlijn Burridge, PA-C, MMS, FOMA, provides a preview of her session "Digging Deeper: Comprehensive Obesity Care” at our Practical Updates in Primary Care 2024 Virtual. She gives an overview...

11/04/2024

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Preview—Empowering the Patient: Shared Clinical Decision Making and Advocating for the Patient

11/02/2024

Linda Davis, MD

In this video, Linda Davis, MD, provides a preview of her session, "Empowering the Patient: Shared Clinical Decision Making and Advocating for the Patient" at PUPC 2024. In her session, Dr Davis will define...

11/02/2024