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Q&A: Physicians Weigh Improvements in MASLD Treatment Against Gaps in Assessment Strategies

Physician's Weekly

In the next 5 to 10 years, we will likely learn which treatments are the most effective, safe, and sustainable,” Robert J. This is a well-done and concise summary of where we are in 2024 in trying to tackle the immense public health problem of MASLD.” Consider antiobesity medications, though they may not improve liver fibrosis.

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The Importance of Diabetic Retina Exams: Safeguarding Vision in the Face of Diabetes

Family Physicians of Greeley

By addressing these factors through lifestyle changes, medication adjustments, or other interventions, individuals can take proactive steps to protect their vision. Personalized Treatment Plans:** When diabetic retinopathy is detected, healthcare providers can tailor treatment plans based on the severity of the condition.

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

But these early systems often struggled with complex medical terminology and the natural flow of conversation. For many of us, the emergence of medical scribes, both in-person and remote, provided a valuable solution, offloading documentation and allowing us to have more focused patient interactions. Dragon Medical One.

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Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist

Priority Physicians

In our direct primary care setting, we take the time to deep-dive and explain options to our patients so they’re comfortable with a diagnosis and treatment plan that might not require an X-ray. Consider a patient with painful arthritic knees who has tried several oral medications without experiencing relief.

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Why, Who, When, Where and More: New Draft Guidance on Notifying FDA about Discontinuance or Interruption in Manufacturing

FDA Law

By Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Deborah L. Livornese — On February 6, 2024, FDA issued a draft guidance titled Notifying FDA of a Discontinuance or Interruption in Manufacturing of Finished Products or Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Under Section 506C of the FD&C Act.

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Advanced Imaging of Children in the ED: Ultrasound, CT, and MRI

PEMBlog

2024-066854. 2024-066855. Do you think that medical-legal concerns also play a role? I think medical-legal implications do play a role, and there’s been studies on that, but it’s mostly in the general EM literature, not as much in pediatrics. Pediatrics. 2024;154(1):e2024066854. doi:10.1542/peds.2024-066854.

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Prognosis Superspecial: A Podcast with Kara Bischoff, James Deardorff, and Elizabeth Lilley

GeriPal

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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