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Rare Diseases: Pathways to accelerating diagnoses 

Myriad Genetics

Recently, the Today Show highlighted Courtney (she asked that only first names be used), who visited 17 different doctors over three years to help diagnose her young son Alex, who she was watching suffer and decline before her eyes. The post Rare Diseases: Pathways to accelerating diagnoses appeared first on Myriad Genetics.

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Vitamin Deficiency Symptoms: Early Warning Signs and How to Fix Them

Edge Family Medicine

At Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in identifying and treating nutrient deficiency signs for patients in Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga. How to Diagnose and Treat Vitamin Deficiency Get Tested for Deficiencies Many symptoms of vitamin deficiency overlap with other medical conditions. Schedule an appointment today!

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Hepatitis C Micro-elimination Using Patient Navigation In a Regional Healthcare System [Infectious diseases (not respiratory tract)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective(s): This research explores patient navigation between primary care and specialty care to facilitate treatment completion in a health care system. Intervention: Patient navigation program to specialist treatment from primary care with additional referral to behavioral health services. Among new patients, 58.9%

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

Just like in the case of other medical specialties , disruptive innovations will have a huge impact on how dentistry will be practiced and how patients will take care of themselves in the future. For patients, it promises more accurate care and better outcomes. How about having a teledentist consultation?

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Online Management of Menstrual Irregularities in Canada

Dr. Zaar

How Online Platforms Diagnose Menstrual Issues Most virtual platforms start with a comprehensive medical history form. Patients describe symptoms, cycle patterns, and other health concerns. Treatment Options Through Virtual Clinics Once diagnosed, treatment options vary based on the root cause.

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Getting Answers: A Patient's Guide to Discussing Unexplained Symptoms with Your Doctor

Vida Family Medicine

One of the most rewarding parts of being a primary care physician is when I am able to work with a patient to help them find answers to unexplained symptoms they have been dealing with, sometimes for years! As a result, doctors often end up referring the patient somewhere else if they do not immediately know the answer.

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. Primary care physicians take it upon themselves to get to know patients in person, which helps them attend to their needs. Yearly check-ups are not only for people with a medical history.