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IBS vs. IBD: Distinguishing Functional and Inflammatory Bowel Disorders in Primary Care

Gastrointestinal complaints remain among the most common reasons for visits in primary care, with abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits frequently driving evaluation. Among the most commonly encountered diagnoses are irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—two conditions that share overlapping symptoms but differ profoundly in pathophysiology, diagnostic approach, prognosis, and management.

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CLIA-Waived Diagnostics: How Speed and Accuracy Are Transforming Clinical Decision-Making

by Matt Baker, Physicians Office Resource Introduction: The Diagnostic Imperative in Modern Primary Care Primary care physicians today operate at the intersection of clinical complexity, patient expectations, and increasing pressure to deliver efficient, evidence-based care. Across family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, and geriatric medicine, clinicians are tasked with making rapid decisions that directly influence outcomes, resource utilization, and patient satisfaction.

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Renal Cell Carcinoma: Insights for Primary Care and Specialty Physicians

Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)—continues to rise in incidence across the United States, representing approximately 4% of all new cancer diagnoses. The vast majority of cases are clear cell RCC, followed by papillary, chromophobe, and less common hereditary variants. While improved imaging utilization has contributed to earlier detection, shifts in risk factors—particularly obesity, metabolic disease, and smoking patterns—continue to influence epidemiologic trends. For primary care physicians and spe...

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Colorectal Cancer Screening Beyond FIT: What’s Changing?

by Matt Baker, Staff Writer, Physicians Office Resource Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains one of the most preventable yet deadly cancers worldwide. Despite decades of advances in screening and early detection, CRC continues to be one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. For primary care physicians (PCPs), colorectal cancer screening represents one of the most impactful preventive services they can provide. Early detection dramatically improves outcomes, yet scree...

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Urinalysis in Primary Care: An Underrated Diagnostic Tool

by Adam Irvine, Staff Writer, Physicians Office Resource Urinalysis is one of the oldest diagnostic tests in medicine and remains among the most versatile tools available to clinicians today. Despite advances in molecular diagnostics, imaging technologies, and complex laboratory assays, urinalysis continues to provide rapid, cost-effective, and clinically meaningful insights into a wide range of conditions. For primary care physicians—who often serve as the first point of contact for patients...

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The State of Physician Office Diagnostics: 2026 Report

by Aaron Medaris Physician office diagnostics are in the middle of a practical “reset” in 2026. The pandemic era normalized rapid, near-patient testing and raised expectations for convenience and speed. Now, the day-to-day reality is being shaped by a different mix of forces: workforce constraints, tighter margins, payer friction, evolving respiratory-virus guidance, and a growing demand to make care decisions in the exam room rather than “send-outs and wait.”

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PANDAS – A Guide for Physicians and Parents

by SEKISUI Diagnostics Strep throat is one of those common childhood illnesses that can usually be treated with a simple round of antibiotics, but sometimes it can have greater ramifications for the child. Some children can develop sudden physical and psychiatric symptoms a few weeks after infection, a condition called Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS).

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What Patients Really Want: Re-Centering Primary Care on the Human Experience

by Aaron Medaris Modern primary care medicine is at a crossroads. While physicians juggle administrative burdens, time pressures, and complex chronic care, patients are increasingly vocal about what they value most in their medical encounters. Numerous surveys, including the Commonwealth Fund International Health Policy Survey , NEJM Catalyst Insights Council reports, and data from The Beryl Institute’s State of Patient Experience , consistently reveal that patient satisfaction and adhe...

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Artificial Intelligence in Diabetes Care: Evolving Roles for the Primary Care Physician

by Adam Irvine, Staff Writer, Physicians Office Resource Diabetes care has long been a cornerstone of primary care practice. With nearly 38 million Americans living with diabetes and another 98 million with prediabetes, the majority of whom are managed outside of endocrinology settings, primary care physicians sit at the center of diabetes detection, management, and prevention. From early diagnosis and medication initiation to long-term monitoring, education, and coordination of multidiscipli...

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Preparing for the Respiratory Illness Season: Practical Steps for Primary Care, Pediatrics, and Urgent Care Practices

by Matt Baker, Staff Writer, Physicians Office Resource Each fall and winter, respiratory viruses place significant demands on outpatient medicine. Primary care physicians, pediatricians, and urgent care providers are often the first point of contact for patients experiencing cough, fever, congestion, and other respiratory symptoms. In 2025, the convergence of influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and other viral pathogens is expected to once again increase patient load, stretch staff capacity, and test...

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Confronting Burnout and Retention Challenges in Health Care

by Adam Irvine, Staff Writer, Physicians Office Resource The U.S. health care system is at a crossroads. Despite significant advances in medical technology, diagnostics, and therapeutics, the backbone of health care—frontline employees—continues to strain under heavy workloads, staffing shortages, and limited career advancement opportunities. A new survey conducted by The Harris Poll, commissioned by Strategic Education, Inc., highlights a looming crisis that physicians and health...

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