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Navigating the Quademic: Clinical Differentiation of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and Norovirus in Pediatric Emergency Care

PEMBlog

Diagnostic Costs : Influenza rapid diagnostic tests: $100-$200 Risk Stratification : Young children (<5 years), particularly those <2 years, and children with chronic conditions such as asthma or immunosuppression, are at higher risk for severe outcomes. Updated 2023 Jan 23]. Updated 2023 Jun 20].

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

Physician's Weekly

Ellen had been diagnosed with vascular dementia, peripheral vascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes. Five states have granted NPs full practice authority since 2021, with Utah the most recent state to remove physician supervision requirements , in 2023. Last fall, doctors made the difficult decision to operate on her foot.

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When to Go to Urgent Care for a Sore Throat: How Can Urgent Care Help?

Doctor On Demand

If you have a compromised immune system and worsening symptoms Infections can become life-threatening much faster if you have a condition that weakens your immune system, such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, or diabetes, or if you are on immunosuppressive medications (e.g., due to chemotherapy, diabetes, or autoimmune disease)?

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