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The Case of the Dropping Albumin

A Country Doctor Writes

Some were drained and some were inaccessible so she was on complicated regimens of intravenous antibiotics over several weeks at the big hospital and then at a rehab facility closer to home. We had scheduled an appointment for today now that we know our assignment. A Country Doctor Writes: is a reader-supported publication.

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Lowering High Blood Pressure with Edge Family Medicine: Your Guide to a Healthier Life

Edge Family Medicine

Left unmanaged, it can lead to heart complications. Left unmanaged, it can lead to heart complications. Flexible Scheduling : We offer appointment times that fit your busy lifestyle. Call us today at (909) 870-5200 to schedule an appointment and take control of your heart health.

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Using Machine Learning to advance primary care: an example of predictive modeling of hypertension risk to impact outcomes [Hypertension]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: While hypertension is the most common chronic disease cared for during adult primary care visits, it is challenging to know which hypertensive patients have the highest risk of cardiovascular complications in the future. The model was trained on 80% of the data and validated on 20% of the data.

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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

By adopting lifestyle changes, you can improve your quality of life, reduce reliance on medications, and prevent further health complications. Visit our contact page or call us at (909) 870-5200 to schedule an appointment. What is Lifestyle Medicine? It leverages therapeutic lifestyle changes to improve health outcomes.

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Arteriovenous Fistula: What It Is and How It Is Treated in Vascular Surgery

Vascular Physician

If left untreated, serious AVFs can lead to other health complications including heart failure, internal bleeding, blood clots, or claudication. Arteriovenous Fistula: What It Is and How It Is Treated in Vascular Surgery An Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) is an abnormal connection between a vein and an artery.

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Renal Artery Stenosis: Is It Common & Life Threatening?

Vascular Physician

As a result, your kidneys may not be able to properly function, which can lead to other serious health complications. As a result, your kidneys may not be able to properly function, which can lead to other serious health complications. Renal Artery Stenosis: Is It Common & Life Threatening? How Common is RAS?

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

Our Mesa clinic offers same-week appointments for preventive services, making it convenient for busy families to prioritize their health. At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. These interventions focus on keeping people healthy and addressing risk factors before any symptoms appear.