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The Massachusetts Avenue of health reform

The Health Policy Exchange

In contrast to the personality-driven path that Lyndon Johnson took to navigate legislative obstacles to Medicare and Medicaid, former management consultant Mitt Romney charted a decidedly different course to expanding health insurance when he became governor of Massachusetts in 2003. in 2006 to 1.9%

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More than the rule of 2s: All about Meckel Diverticulum

PEMBlog

Recognizing the characteristic features and understanding the differential diagnosis is crucial in managing patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding. The Meckel’s scan is the preferred diagnostic modality, and prompt surgical consultation may be necessary for symptomatic cases. 2006 Oct;99(10):501-5. ” An et.

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How to manage GLP-1s in the hospital

Today's Hospitalist

Key takeaways: Hospitalists will increasingly have to manage inpatients taking GLP-1s. ” That is why, she added, anti-obesity medications are such an important strategy in long-term management. ” Phyllis Maguire has been Executive Editor of Today’s Hospitalist since 2006. Based in Bucks County, Pa.,

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PEMPix 2023 Online Case 4: You Can’t Get Fooled Again

PEMBlog

He was ultimately admitted to the general pediatric service for further management. Additional labs ordered per the consultant’s recommendations were notable for elevated PT/PTT, AFP, plasma tyrosine, and urine succinylacetone consistent with a diagnosis of tyrosinemia. 2006 Jul 24 [Updated 2017 May 25]. Sudan J Paediatr.

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Hospice in Prison Part 1: An interview with Michele DiTomas and Keith Knauf

GeriPal

Through a series of events, I started working as a consultant to the Department of Corrections in around 2006, and I was assigned to the California Medical Facility. And the dad just totally lost control, major anger management issues. Michele: Thank you for having me. Michele: Yep.

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