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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

Suggest differential diagnoses: Based on a patient’s symptoms and history, the AI could offer potential diagnoses for hospitalists to consider, aiding in the decision-making process. Published July 26, 2023. Published October 11, 2023. Documentation guidelines for evaluation and management (E/M) services.

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The Mycoplasma Comeback: Why This Atypical Pneumonia is Back – A PEMCurrents Podcast

PEMBlog

Well cover its clinical presentation, epidemiology, diagnostic approach, and management, including why standard beta-lactam antibiotics wont work. Differentiate Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia from typical bacterial and viral pneumonia based on history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic testing. Plus, well discuss whether M.

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Episode 148: Antiracism in Medicine Series Episode 4 – Dismantling Race-Based Medicine Part 2: Clinical Perspectives

The Clinical Problem Solvers

These factors may have impacted their diet, physical activity, and medications, thus impacting their creatinine levels and the inputs that we use for GFR. However, the diagnostic approach used to determine changes in clinical management of renal disease (i.e. This reminds us that using race as a catch-all can shroud other factors (ex.

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #2: Flight of Passage

PEMBlog

He had easy work of breathing, and physical exam was only notable for decreased breath sounds over the left lower lobe. Bronchopulmonary sequestration Our patient was diagnosed with bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS). Management of Congenital Lung Malformations. 2023 Jul 24. On arrival, the patient was febrile to 38.3C.

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month

Family Physicians of Greeley

of the adult population) in Colorado have diagnosed diabetes, and that every year approximately 34,291 people are newly diagnosed? Type 2 diabetes is by far the most prevalent form of diagnosed diabetes. Prediabetes – is diagnosed when a person’s HgbA1c is between 5.7% Did you know approximately 311,554 (6.9%

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

PEMBlog

Physical exam Vital Signs: Temperature: 37.9 °C, He was ultimately admitted to the general pediatric service for further management. The patient was ultimately diagnosed with tyrosinemia type 1, an autosomal recessive disorder of amino acid metabolism. Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle; 1993-2023.

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

Doctor On Demand

Urgent care clinics provide quick diagnoses and treatments, including antibiotics if needed. However, there are “Red Flag” symptoms that require urgent evaluation and management. A doctor can help identify triggers, suggest lifestyle changes, and recommend medications to manage symptoms.

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