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

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This nuclear medicine scan utilizes a radioactive tracer that is taken up by the gastric mucosa in Meckel’s diverticulum, thereby helping to identify its presence. Recognizing the characteristic features and understanding the differential diagnosis is crucial in managing patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding. J R Soc Med.

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How State and Local Agencies on Aging Help Older Adults: Susan DeMarois, Greg Olsen, and Lindsey Yourman

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Started as a direct case manager, worked in a variety of different places including the state legislature and I’ve been with the state office now since 2006. 60% of all medical costs have nothing to do with your health diagnosis. This is reaching the highest utilizers with a wraparound suite of services. Eric: And Susan?

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Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model: A Podcast with Malaz Boustani and Diane Ty

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But what happened when we finally… When he did get the diagnosis, it all fell into place. So IU, we have been able to convert our paper, Chris Callahan paper that was published in 2006, the first clinical trial that was positive. The typical utilization of inappropriate hospitalization and emergency room and total cost of care.