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A Novel Definition of Urinary Tract Infection across a National Primary Care Network [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Misdiagnosis and over-diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI) are a leading cause of inappropriate antimicrobial use. Population Studied Providers participating in MaPCReN represented 306,394 patients with ≥1 visit between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2021.

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Management of Alcohol-Related Hepatitis with Dr. Craig McClain

Louisville Lectures

Craig McClain presents "Management of Alcohol-Related Hepatitis" through various case studies, as well as an overview and diagnosis. Disclaimers ©2016 LouisvilleLectures.org Watch on YouTube Listen as a Podcast Watch more from the GI & Hepatology Series Craig J. For more information, see our citation page.

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Episode 37 – Clinical Unknown with Dr. Kwan, Dan, and Rabih – Diplopia

The Clinical Problem Solvers

In 2016, she was awarded the inaugural research fellowship in diagnostic excellence with the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine.

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Diagnostic accuracy of electrocardiography and NT-proBNP for mild cardiac dysfunction among long-term breast cancer survivors [Cardiovascular disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting or Dataset: A dataset was used, consisting of 350 long-term female breast cancer survivors included between 2013 and 2016 in general practices in the Netherlands. Results The median age was 63 years with a median follow-up after breast cancer diagnosis of 10 years. Outcome Measures: Sensitivity and specificity.

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Fracture Fridays: Keeping up with the Joneses

PEMBlog

The foot X-Ray taken of the foot of the patient with the foot problem The Diagnosis She has a fracture at the base of the 5th metatarsal (Jones fracture). Diagnosis and Management of Common Foot Fractures. 2016 Feb 1;93(3):183-91. You get an X-Ray. References Bica D, Sprouse RA, Armen J. Am Fam Physician. PMID: 26926612.

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

For dentists, it’s transforming diagnosis, decision-making, and treatment planning. In comparison, the first VR-recorded surgery was performed at the Royal London Hospital in 2016. For patients, it promises more accurate care and better outcomes. This study summarises how AI is adding value to various segments of the field.

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

In 2016, The Guardian reported that a blind woman suffering from this disease was fitted with the implant labelled “bionic eye” in the UK as part of a trial at the Oxford Eye Hospital. In 2016, Google developed an eye-scanning technique for looking at retinal images and detecting diabetic retinopathy as well as a trained ophthalmologist.