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Episode 286 – Rafael Medina Subspecialty Series – Elevated Creatinine

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] Maddy Conte and Seyma Yildirim introduce a new series on the podcast: “The Rafael Medina Subspecialty Series,” which will always be in loving memory of our dear friend and CPSolvers family member, Dr. Rafael Medina. He impacted the lives of so many and touched every corner of the CPSolvers community, and rippled far beyond.

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Transforming the Culture of Dementia Care: Podcast with Anne Basting, Ab Desai, Susan McFadden, and Judy Long

GeriPal

Her most recent book is Dementia Friendly Communities: why we need them and how we can create them . She directs UCSF MERI’s patient, family, and clinician support with classes and consultation on resiliency, well-being, and grief. When was that, 2010? Eric: 2010. Transcript. Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast.

Community 102
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Nurse Practitioners Critical in Treating Older Adults as Ranks of Geriatricians Shrink

Physician's Weekly

Pregnant with her second child, she schleps a backpack instead of a traditional black bag to carry a laptop and essential medical supplies — stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and pulse oximeter. She enjoyed talking with the half dozen other residents at her adult family home in Washington state.

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Safely Soaking in the Summer Sun

Doctor Rachel

The parade of sun-damaged, splotched and cancer-ridden patients in my dermatology rotation in medical school convinced me that sunscreen (especially for fair-skinned folks who are supposed to be living in Northern Europe, not California) is as essential to good health as exercise and good eating. and much of the rest of the world.

Medical 130
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Medical use and misuse of psychoactive prescription medications among US youth and young adults: An Introduction

BMJ

7 The same degree of focus has not been paid to misuse of other prescription medications which also have high abuse potential among youth, including medications such as prescription stimulants, tranquilizers, and sedatives. misuse of prescription medications). 2 Opioids contribute a large share of this overdose crisis.

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The importance of social connection: Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Thomas Cudjoe, & Carla Perissinotto

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary Social connections impact our health in profound ways, whether it is the support we receive from family and friends in navigating serious illness, the joy from shared social activities, or connecting with our community. We’ll talk about is it in medical practice yet? It came after engaging her.

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Black History Month: 10 Champions of Children’s Health & Wellness

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

In 1891, Williams opened Provident Hospital, the first medical facility to have an interracial staff. Dr. Williams’ skills placed him and Provident Hospital at the fore-front of one of Chicago’s medical milestones. In 1967, Dr. Wright became the highest ranked African American woman at a nationally recognized medical institution.