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Substance use disorders (SUD), including alcohol use disorder (AUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD), are a growing public health crisis, contributing significantly to morbidity, mortality, and health care resource utilization [1]. In 2020, an estimated 40.3 million individuals aged 12 or older in the United States (US) had SUD […
Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist widely used for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity. Reports of semaglutide-associated hepatotoxicity are exceedingly rare. We detail a case of a 44-year-old woman who developed liver injury with elevated liver enzymes after semaglutide initiation for weight management. Liver enzyme levels normalized after…
Food insecurity is associated with adverse health outcomes in children. A cross-sectional survey of 209 patients at the University of Florida Internal Medicine Springhill Clinic and Equal Access Clinic (June – August 2021) used the U.S. Department of Agriculture Adult Food Security Survey (English/Spanish) to assess food security. Chi-square…
Obesity remains a major public health challenge in both high income and developing regions of the world. Most recently, the introduction of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for weight loss has shifted public interest in some countries away from traditional strategies for obesity management and toward strategies centered on these…
We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Paige Barker has been honored with the 2024–2025 MD-PhD Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award. This prestigious recognition celebrates her outstanding dedication to mentoring and educating our MD-PhD Scholars. Her thoughtful and constructive feedback has been instrumental in helping students sharpen their clinical skills and…
“When discussing GLP-1 receptor agonists or any ant-obesity medication, clinicians (should) approach the conversation with a combination of empathy, education, and clear guidance,” said Amy J. Sheer, MD, MPH, associate professor of medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine and UF Health Shands Hospital…
The UF College of Medicine recently led a series of emergency response workshops and simulations throughout UF Health’s internal medicine clinics in Gainesville, aimed at ensuring outpatient clinicians are up to date on best practices and feel comfortable using equipment in the event of a patient emergency.
Congratulations to our Kanapaha, Medical Plaza, and Springhill Clinical teams for making the Top 10 in patient experience! This is an incredible achievement and reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional, high-quality care. We value your dedication to providing comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible healthcare services that prioritize the needs and preferences…
Despite Outpatient Palliative Care’s (OPC) demonstrated benefits, patient volumes exceed the current provider capacity and utilization remains a challenge for those with serious illness. Efforts to improve OPC utilization should focus on those with lower education, more functional limitations, older age, female sex, and those with less social support.
This meeting aims to enhance the skills of academic general internists and those interested in medical education, research, healthcare delivery, policy, and clinical general internal medicine. Attendees engage in lectures, workshops, and poster presentations to create a personalized educational experience. Topics include best practices, research findings, clinical cases, and skill-building…
