A Country Doctor Writes

APRIL 5, 2025

I ordered some lab tests, including a sed rate. Before he ever got the test, he ended up in the emergency room with pneumonia. At his followup appointment, he was back to feeling nonspecifically unwell and his sed rate was now 118. A few weeks ago I saw a man who wasn’t feeling well.

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Routine follow-ups ensure treatment is working, symptoms remain stable, and medication doses stay accurate. Skipping these appointments can delay progress or cause setbacks. The Shift to Virtual Endocrinology Appointments: Many Canadians now prefer virtual healthcare. Some services offer same-day availability.

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

How Online Platforms Diagnose Menstrual Issues Most virtual platforms start with a comprehensive medical history form. If necessary, physicians order lab tests through local partners. Some clinics even offer home-testing kits for convenience. Busy schedules no longer interfere with appointments.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 16, 2025

When dealing with chest congestion, it’s important to understand potential warning signs, as well as what type of medical care to seek for them. F or higher, chest pain, or blood in your saliva, you should consider seeking medical attention for chest congestion. Ask the doctor what symptoms should trigger a follow-up appointment.

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 20, 2025

Khang Nguyen, MD, chief transformation officer of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, discusses how AI can increase clinicians’ joy in medicine and improve patient outcomes with Chris Grant, chief operating offer and executive vice president of Kaiser Permanente, The Permanente Federation, and host of the Permanente Medicine Podcast.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

We now have biomarkers that can reasonably approximate the degree of amyloid build-up in the brain with a simple blood test. We have two new FDA-approved medications that reduce that amyloid buildup and modestly slow down the progression of the disease. What is that screening test gonna do for me? I just had lab tests done.

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