Primary Care
Overview
Primary Care is a reputable peer-reviewed medical journal that focuses on the essential aspects of primary healthcare. It publishes high-quality research articles, reviews, and case studies, covering a wide range of topics including preventive medicine, family medicine, community health, and patient-centered care. With its emphasis on evidence-based practice and innovative approaches, Primary Care serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers in improving primary care delivery and patient outcomes.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Prim Care
Start
1974
End
Continuing
Frequency
Quarterly
p-ISSN
0095-4543
e-ISSN
1558-299X
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialties
General Medicine
Public Health
Public Health
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 6235
59
SJR / Ranks: 7501
601
CiteScore / Ranks: 6878
3.90
JIF / Ranks: 5372
1.9
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Holley A, Wiggill S
Prim Care
. 2025 Feb;
52(1):99-109.
PMID: 39939094
While pharyngitis is a common primary care complaint, evidence reveals that this diagnosis is an area where antibiotic therapy is frequently misused. Appropriate diagnosis and management of pharyngitis is crucial...
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Wilcox J, Lobo D, Anderson S
Prim Care
. 2025 Feb;
52(1):87-97.
PMID: 39939093
This study provides a comprehensive overview of sinusitis, detailing its pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and management strategies. Sinusitis, characterized by inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, can be acute, subacute,...
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Taher T, Wu F
Prim Care
. 2025 Feb;
52(1):71-85.
PMID: 39939092
About 85% of US adults with hearing loss have unmet hearing needs, creating significant individual and population effects on chronic conditions, socioeconomics, and quality of life. This article reviews the...
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Perumareddi P
Prim Care
. 2025 Feb;
52(1):61-70.
PMID: 39939091
Tinnitus is considered a symptom and not a diagnosis. It varies in its presentation from unilateral to bilateral and intermittent to constant. Typically, it is of unknown etiology but can...
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Anderson N, Tran P
Prim Care
. 2025 Feb;
52(1):47-59.
PMID: 39939090
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a very common and underdiagnosed condition across the world. It affects both pediatric and adult populations in unique but important ways. Long-term health risks associated...
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Patel N, Bhattacharyya A
Prim Care
. 2025 Feb;
52(1):37-45.
PMID: 39939089
Rhinitis affects a significant portion of the world population and increases the cost of health care by billions of dollars in treatment costs and missed days of work. Allergic rhinitis...
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Nguyen V, Ngo L, Stratton E, Arriola D
Prim Care
. 2025 Feb;
52(1):27-35.
PMID: 39939088
Acute tonsillitis is a common illness that affects patients of all ages but the risk of complication increases with the young. Tonsillitis commonly presents with a sore throat and difficulty...
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Irwin G, Leatherman J
Prim Care
. 2025 Feb;
52(1):171-179.
PMID: 39939087
Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, has significant impacts on patients' quality of life. A thorough history and physical examination can provide important information to determine if dysphagia is originating from oropharyngeal...