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We are a comprehensive journal that matches the broad scope of general internal medicine (GIM) and we aim to promote advancements in clinical and health services research, medical education, and clinical practice in Internal Medicine.
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This study wanted to investigate post-traumatic growth among COVID-19 survivors, compare PTG between Hispanic and non-Hispanic survivors, and ascertain factors that contribute to PTG. What do you think they found? Check it out below!

Check out this exploratory secondary analysis of a randomized trial set in a healthcare for the homeless FQHC that looked at how housing stability may impact the outcomes of an ambulatory ICU intervention. From @blchan7 and team!

Berger discusses how a contemporary understanding of how gender identity is constructed might help #PrimaryCare providers understand their role as gatekeepers and improve their quality of care: #GenderAffirming or o/w. Read in #JGIM:

Eight years of graduates of the ACES Fellowship in #GIM at @PittGIM were surveyed and reported significant improvement in preparation across six clinician-educator domains. @spagcl and @PittGIM Read more in #JGIM:

In this national analysis of physicians who treat #Medicare beneficiaries, physicians with fewer years in practice were significantly more likely to prescribe GLP-1RA and SGLT2i than more experienced physicians. @ki_endoepi, @rkwadhera Read in #JGIM: rdcu.be/d7XA7

We know that #IM physicians love to be the best at what they do, but we're sure top of inbox messaging wasn't the plan. Read in #JGIM:

Does a visit with a doctor within 30 days of hospital discharge reduce readmissions or death? This systematic review shows that the associations aren’t clear, as most studies are observational or at risk of bias. Read in #JGIM:

In an MA CEAL survey, less than one-third of physicians feel "very prepared" to identify and assess #LongCOVID patients, highlighting a need for more clinical resources and guidelines. Read more in #JGIM:

Shah and Fiala discovered that inequities in accessing #EHR patient portals have either intensified or stayed the same for several marginalized communities. #HealthEquity #DigitalDivide Read in #JGIM:

Racial and ethnic disparities in post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) persist one year post-infection. Understanding the role of #SDOH is key to advancing #equity in COVID-19 recovery. #healthequity #longCOVID #PASC @CJGonzalez_MD Read in #JGIM:

Hospitalized #Medicare beneficiaries with #OUD who are discharged before medically advised have higher 30-day readmission and mortality rates than those with routine home discharges. @TaliaBenheim @simkimmel @moyopatie Read in #JGIM:

Authors explore the types of #language exposures for #MedicalStudents, including heritage exposure and formal education, that can result in achieving adequate language proficiency for patient care @pilarortegamd Read in #JGIM:

Check out our newest #VisualAbstract by Miguel Linares MD MPH Full article text for this #JGIM #OriginalResearch ⬇️: rdcu.be/d7Xqb

This #JGIM study compares quality measures from the US, UK, and Israel, a first-of-its-kind analysis. All three quality measures focus on family medicine, process measures, and public health, while other important areas remain underrepresented. buff.ly/5iUJ669

The majority of this cohort of people with diabetes in this #JGIM #ConciseResearchReport have a bank account. This study provides valuable insight into a key facilitator for receipt of assistance from financial assistance programs. Full text ⬇️: buff.ly/ORgHagG

Docs & patients know the pain of chasing borderline/incidental findings w/ a string of visits, tests and treatments. Yet after that initial test, these cascades can feel unavoidable. In a new @journalgim.bsky.social, @ishaniganguli.bsky.social and I explore reasons why & potential solutions:

In this #JGIM #ExercisesInClinicalReasoning article, these authors 'articulate' the diagnostic reasoning process in a 42yo man with joint pain. Full text ⬇️: rdcu.be/d7Xh6

This #JGIM #OriginalResearch study found differences in DM outcomes among people with limited English proficiency are likely attributed to: ✅ Cultural beliefs ✅ Dietary adjustments ✅ Communication barriers & not ❌ Medication prescription Full text ⬇️: rdcu.be/d7XgX

In this #JGIM #ResearchAndReportingMethods paper, Neha Mukherjee, Roy Lee, and co-authors & co-authors proposed a method to match patient medical records with interpreter billing logs to characterize the use of language interpreting services Full text ⬇️: buff.ly/41eB8ct

Perspective in @journalgim.bsky.social by Doug Opel et al, arguing that a focus on clinical equipoise as a necessary condition/competency for #SharedDecisionMaking #SDM is counter-productive and that we should focus on advancing the science of SDM implementation. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

This #JGIM #Perspective highlights one program's critical gaps in their health equity curriculum. Recommended reforms included the creation of a health equity thread spanning the entire curriculum, an experiential learning requirement, and faculty development. Read this full text ⬇️: rdcu.be/d7W53

This medical student first-authored #JGIM #OriginalResearch article showed that when older hypertensive Black patients think their doctor is Black, they rate their quality of care as better. Congrats on the pub, Ben Grant! Full text ⬇️: buff.ly/41uyMaK

How does a high-intensity social need screen & referral intervention impact connection to resources? Read the full text link ⬇️ to find out more in this #JGIM #OriginalResearch article: rdcu.be/d7W3h

This #JGIM #OriginalResearch article showed health systems should understand... 🟢 Experiences of discrimination 🟢 Trust in healthcare 🟢 Quality of care 🟢 Patient-provider communication ...to better understand #SocialNeeds Full text ⬇️: rdcu.be/d7W15

Many hospitals have implemented Discharge Before Noon (DBN) programs with mixed results. This study identifies key success-driving components of DBN interventions and serves as a guide for institutions seeking to implement effective DBN programs. Read in #JGIM: buff.ly/42XOE6U

This study of MASLD in UAE populn aimed to quantify the magnitude of the dz in patients with long-term Type 2 DM and introduce noninvasive diagnostic methods. Read in #JGIM:

High Value Care role-modeling, as observed by medical students, is not consistently demonstrated across clinical rotations. Attendings>residents. Surgeons<other specialties. #MedEd Read in #JGIM:

#Rurality + #GulfWar Illness can compound barriers to healthcare access for #veterans. "They Make it so Hard on You." Read in #JGIM: https://buff.ly/3CWSbaR

7% of U.S. adults report having experienced racial/ethnic #discrimination in healthcare encounters—⬆️ among Black, Asian, and Hispanic individuals.~ 2/3 of Americans, especially Black & Hispanic, express mistrust in the US medical system. Read in #JGIM:

In national study of hospital-based social need interventions, meal delivery is associated with lower potentially preventable admissions @BerkeleySPH @KPDOR Read in #JGIM: https://buff.ly/3QhRDiT

The COVID-19 pandemic worsened gender disparities at home and work for women healthcare workers, increasing their domestic labor burden and impacting workplace performance and academic productivity. @msk_thoracic, @Daniela_Molena Read in #JGIM:

"In the end, perhaps the pathognomonic sign of the human condition, for all of us, is our capacity to endure—to wake up and face the day, to carry on despite everything." Read in #JGIM:

👀 254.2% increase in early-onset OA in the US from 1999 to 2018. Significant ⬆️ in individuals aged 20-44, males, Hispanics, the obese, and those with smoking and drinking habits. #osteoarthritis Read:

In this study featured in #JGIM, doctors operating under a best interest model expressed stronger views on #MoralDistress compared to those using an autonomy model. @CSI_KCL Discover more here:

Check out this new #JGIM #ConciseResearchReport showing that among enrollees of a national private health payer, assignment of Z59.4 codes for food insecurity was associated with increased subsequent ED and inpatient utilization Read more at the full text ⬇️: https://rdcu.be/d5uvI

Check out this new #JGIM #OriginalResearch article that showed income-based disparities in treatments & outcomes for older adults hospitalized for hip fractures were present in all six high-income countries studied. Full text ⬇️: https://buff.ly/40KSTzT

A new CDC analysis of survey data found that demographic and socioeconomic differences contributed to patient's experiences with chronic pain treatment providers. See the full findings on patient-provider relationships here:

#VisualAbstracts are back on our socials at #JGIM! Check out this one courtesy of Dr. Miguel Linares, and be sure to read the full text of this #Viewpoint via the link ⬇️ https://rdcu.be/d5uvb

Are IRBs #FlyingBlind when it comes to their assessment of scientific merit? Find out in this new #JGIM #OriginalResearch study at the full text link ⬇️: https://rdcu.be/d5uuY

Check out this new #JGIM #Perspective commenting on the presidential pledge to establish new minimum staffing standards for nursing homes and how it would... 🟢 Protect seniors 🟢 ⬆️ Safety 🟢 ⬆️ Quality of care Full text ⬇️: https://rdcu.be/d5uuB

🚨Excited to share our latest research on chronic disease burden and healthcare utilization by gender among US adults with lifetime criminal legal involvement (CLI) in @journalgim.bsky.social KEY FINDINGS: Compared to men, women had: 🔎1.9x the odds of COPD, 1.8x odds of asthma, 1.3x odds of cancer

This new #JGIM #OriginalResearch study showed that the patient experience of compassion may not be related to physician compassion. Read more via full text ⬇️: https://rdcu.be/d5uup

This #JGIM #OriginalResearch study showed differentiating shaking chills in comparison with dichotomized chills (i.e., presence or absence) improved the accuracy of identifying patients with bacteremia. Full text ⬇️: https://rdcu.be/d5uuf

Check out this new #JGIM #InnovationsInMedicalEducation article that showed an interdisciplinary #FacDev program grounded in adult learning theory created a space to address isolation experienced by faculty working to advance health equity! Full text ⬇️: https://rdcu.be/d5utJ

Check out this new #JGIM #OriginalResearch study that showed self-reported time-at-bedside was positively associated with in-training examination scores among Japanese resident physicians. Full text ⬇️: https://rdcu.be/d5tXd

Narrative medicine (NM) programs often miss marginalized communities due to a lack of trained facilitators. The @nwnmcollab has launched a novel NM facilitator training to tackle this issue @OHSUnews @ZacharyGJacobs @narrativemd. Read more in #JGIM:

This recent study shows that there is significant interest in #GenderAffirming Surgery amongst US Veterans. Read in #JGIM: