Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Increasing physical activity: Regular exercise helps you slim down and boosts heart health. Track your blood pressure with at-home monitoring and keep all medical appointments for medication adjustments as needed. Many individuals with high blood pressure must take specific drugs to keep it at a healthy level. Aim for at least 2.5

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Increasing physical activity: Regular exercise helps you slim down and boosts heart health. Track your blood pressure with at-home monitoring and keep all medical appointments for medication adjustments as needed. Many individuals with high blood pressure must take specific drugs to keep it at a healthy level. Aim for at least 2.5

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Vida Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is a lot of conflicting and inaccurate information out there about nutrition, so in many cases these patients end up following a fad diet or excessively restricting their intake which can actually backfire and worsen their health, both mentally and physically. Treatment of sleep apnea has huge implications for improving overall health.

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

Screening for addressing hearing loss should be an integral part of what we do in geriatrics and palliative care, but it often is either a passing thought or completely ignored. How to screen for hearing loss. I’m guessing not. Communication techniques we can use when talking to individuals with hearing loss. Meg: Thank you very much.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

The intervention involved mailing medication-specific brochures to patients before their primary care appointments (click here for the brochure ). Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes. Alex 00:07 We have a full house to talk about deprescribing.

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Mesa Family Physician

MAY 8, 2025

It’s more than just visiting your doctor when something feels off—it’s about catching potential problems early, staying on top of health screenings, and setting goals that keep you feeling your best. Preventive care refers to medical services that focus on early detection, routine screenings, and health counseling.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Unlike appointments that address specific illnesses or injuries, preventive care visits focus on screening for potential health issues, assessing your overall wellness, and helping you establish healthy habits before problems develop. Evidence-based screening tests based on current medical guidelines, your age, and risk factors.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong. Regular check-ups are not just routine appointments; they’re essential investments in your future health and well-being.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Preventive care includes regular health screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle advice aimed at keeping you in optimal health. For example, if you’re in your 50s, your primary care doctor might recommend routine screenings like colonoscopies or mammograms, depending on your gender.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

MARCH 31, 2025

Regular lung screenings for those at high risk (smokers or ex-smokers over 50). Symptoms: Wheezing and shortness of breath Chest tightness Coughing, especially at night or early morning Difficulty breathing after physical activity Prevention & Management: Identify and avoid triggers such as smoke, pollen, or strong scents.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As women approach midlife, they experience a range of physical and hormonal changes. Hormonal Fluctuations: As estrogen levels rise and fall, you might experience physical and emotional changes. Hormone Levels : Perimenopause : Hormone levels fluctuate unpredictably, which can lead to various physical and emotional changes.

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Vida Family Medicine

MARCH 20, 2025

As a doctor who sees patients experiencing this important life transition, I want to provide some of my tips to help you get the most out of your perimenopause appointment. Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause Before your appointment, it’s helpful to understand what perimenopause is and what symptoms to look for.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

During these regular appointments, doctors conduct various tests and screenings to catch issues early. Your ongoing appointments help foster a strong patient-doctor relationship , making it easier to discuss your concerns and receive personalized care. It's a common challenge many people face.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

APRIL 25, 2024

Necessary Medical Screenings Medical screenings are one of the most effective ways to catch certain conditions and diseases early. As you grow older, different types of screenings will need to be added to your health checkup. Please call Hitchcock Family Medicine today to schedule an appointment.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Analyzing the Health and Retirement Study, she found 60% of older adults screened positive for depression in the last year of life (related study here ). She conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 38 palliative care trials, finding that many excluded people with serious illness, and a lack of impact on psychological outcomes.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

How should we screen for cognitive impairment? Nate also wrote a NEJM piece last year on Alzheimers Disease, Biomarkers, and mAbs What Does Primary Care Need? We address the following questions with Nate: Has anything changed for the primary care doctor when diagnosing Alzheimers? Does a good history matter anymore? Okay, Non Sequitur.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

MOC Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points per podcast in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024.

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GeriPal

JULY 21, 2022

Because I don’t think we think about that so much in palliative care, but we do in geriatrics. But I believe before we start, somebody has a song request for Alex. Is it you, Emmy? Emmy: It is. Eric: What’s the song? Emmy: I just forgot the name of the song… [laughter]. Alex: Pink Cadillac by Bruce Springsteen? I like that song.

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Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Cholesterol, sugars, kidney, liver and electrolytes are typically screened during annual wellness visits. It is important to always schedule the next follow up appointment to prevent refill delays. If you still have problems falling asleep, consider setting up an appointment with your doctor.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

From managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive care and health screenings, the clinic is known for providing patient-centered care. Whether you need a routine physical, vaccination, or management of a chronic illness, this clinic has you covered with a focus on holistic and individualized care.

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GeriPal

APRIL 3, 2025

We covered: The first parody song I wrote, for AGS 2018 in Orlando , about this article by Nancy Schoenborn on how to discuss stopping cancer screening. We discuss our favorite articles, parody songs, and memories from AGS meetings past, with a little preview of a song for this years meeting. So this is something. It is a sold out crowd.

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GeriPal

APRIL 28, 2022

I’m going to share my screen and we can talk about that. And I’m just going to explain it to our listeners, what I’m seeing on my screen. Graphic Novels. Graphic Medicine. I’m not sure what to title this podcast but I’ve been looking forward to it for some time. Why, because today we have Nathan Gray joining us.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The early stages of prostate cancer often have no symptoms, making screening crucial. Prevention Strategies: Regular Screenings: Men over 50 should discuss prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests with their doctor. Those with a family history of prostate cancer may need earlier screenings. Frequent urination, especially at night.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 15, 2024

We discuss: What is considered a hate incident, how is it tracked, what do we know about changes over time The wider impact of Anti-Asian hate on older Asians, who are afraid to go out, leading to anxiety, social isolation, loneliness, decreased exercise, missed appointments and medications. question used to screen for domestic violence.

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Family Physicians of Greeley

AUGUST 1, 2023

And if your child is going to participate in school sports, they will need a sports physical. The other concern is that children who have missed vaccines have also missed other critical health care that occurs during pediatric visits, including physical exams, developmental and mental health screenings, and other important care.

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Vida Family Medicine

JANUARY 18, 2022

Screening for chronic disease : Although it is not always obvious when you see your doctor for an annual wellness exam, "check-up," or "physical," they are actually screening you for many types of illnesses and chronic diseases! Your doctor will likely review any vaccines you may be due for at your next wellness visit.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

These screening measures help identify conditions in their earliest stages. Annual Physical Examinations The comprehensive annual physical remains one of the cornerstone examples of preventive care services. Each plays a crucial role in a comprehensive approach to healthcare.

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GeriPal

JULY 20, 2023

And so I’m not sure if this is true for Joe or for Brooke, but even before the pandemic in our practice here, we saw somewhere around 40 to 50% of our patients via telemedicine anyway, because we have a catchment area of patients who live very far away, many of whom have a lot of physical disability and other limitations to coming in person.

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