Microplastics Infiltrate Our Bodies. How Can Physicians Help?
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When plastic breaks down into microplastic particles, not only do they pollute the environment—numerous studies have found they infiltrate multiple organ systems and tissues. In fact, a 2022 study in Environmental International estimated that microplastics were circulating in the blood of 77% of Americans. With growing evidence of the health risks posed by microplastics, what can physicians do to respond to this health threat? In this episode of Clinically Significant™, hosts Jodi Abbott, MD, MSc, MHCM, Avir Mitra, MD, and special guest host Lindsey Realmuto explore what we know about the...
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Episode 28 - Immigrant and Refugee Health: Live from SGIM 2025: Best of Antiracism Research at the Society of General Internal Medicine's 2025 Annual Meeting
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This episode highlights a selection of antiracism research presentations at a live recording of the podcast at the 2025 Society for General Internal Medicine (SGIM) Annual Meeting. This year’s episode, our fifth conducted at SGIM, is focused on immigrant and refugee health. During this episode, we speak with experts Dr. Harita Shah, an internal medicine/pediatrics specialist at the University of Chicago who has conducted extensive community-engaged participatory research, Dr. Masha Slavin, an internist and Director of Primary Care for Bellevue’s Program for Survivors of Torture, and Dr....
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Disability Inclusion: An Introduction to Ableism in Medical Education and Health Care
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Ableism – the beliefs, institutional practices, and structures that devalue or disadvantage people with disabilities by treating them as less capable or less worthy than individuals without disabilities – is a root cause of health inequities. Over a quarter of individuals in the US identify as having a disability, yet the issue of ableism remains underdiscussed and underexplored in the medical community. This activity aims to initiate a continuing dialogue on the topic of ableism, exploring its impact on patients, medical education, and medical practice. To address inequity, one must first...
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Whole-Person Care: What Are Employer Priorities?
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Dr. Raymond Tsai, AMA member and Vice President of Advanced Primary Care at the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH), explains why it is in an employer's best interest to prioritize providing their employees with high-quality, whole-person care. He also provides insights into PBGH’s ongoing efforts to help employers access their model of advanced primary care for their employees and their families. Explore our webinar with Dr. Tsai: https://bit.ly/3FJp9wC For more information on how to apply for the PBGH Care Excellence Award, reach out to Dr. Tsai: rtsai@pbgh.org Learn more about PBGH:...
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Help for Patients with Uncontrolled Hypertension: Pearl of the Month
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A pharmacist can help patients with uncontrolled hypertension by teaching them how to monitor their blood pressure at home and encouraging medication adherence. If state law permits collaborative agreements, the pharmacist may also be able to adjust the therapy to reach blood pressure goals. There are many other ways a clinical pharmacist embedded in a practice can contribute to patient care. Explore the Embedding Pharmacists Into the Practice Toolkit: Explore the Hypertension Digital Medicine Program Podcast Episode:
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Thanks, but No Thanks: Pearl of the Month
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Many practices reduce unnecessary messages by suppressing the delivery of “thank you” messages into clinician inboxes. With this switch, the care team does not have to manage patient replies that express gratitude or acknowledge understanding (but require no further action). There is no regulatory obligation to respond to every patient portal message.
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Screening for Prediabetes: Pearl of the Month
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Prediabetes screenings are critical for identifying patients with prediabetes and developing a structured lifestyle change program.
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Ethics Talk: Avoiding Iatrogenic Harm for Dying Patients
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This activity is comprised of five multiple-choice questions based on the content of an AMA Journal of Ethics podcast about the harms of poor-end-of-care life and how to avoid them. The featured guest is Dr Helen Chapple, a professor at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, whose extensive bedside nursing experience includes home hospice, research, and critical care. The target audience for this activity includes clinicians of all specialties as well as other health care professionals. This interview was recorded on March 28, 2022.
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The Importance of Physician Mentoring
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Dr. Keshni Ramnanan, internist serving as chair-elect on the AMA Private Practice Physician Section (PPPS) Governing Council, shares her experience both giving and receiving mentorship in medicine. She also highlights practical tips for getting started. Explore Mentoring for Impact: https://bit.ly/M4IEH Learn more about the Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS): https://bit.ly/4gOv69c
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Eliminating "Pebbles in the Shoe" for Our Emergency Physicians
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Dr. Diana Savitzky discusses the unique stressors that impact emergency physicians and how alleviating “pebbles in the shoe” can improve physician well-being and team operations.
info_outlineDr. Keshni Ramnanan, internist serving as chair-elect on the AMA Private Practice Physician Section (PPPS) Governing Council, shares her experience both giving and receiving mentorship in medicine. She also highlights practical tips for getting started.
Explore Mentoring for Impact: https://bit.ly/M4IEH
Learn more about the Private Practice Physicians Section (PPPS): https://bit.ly/4gOv69c