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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Common chronic diseases include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and gastrointestinal issues.

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Navigating the Quademic: Clinical Differentiation of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and Norovirus in Pediatric Emergency Care

PEMBlog

Differentiating these pathogens based on clinical presentation is crucial for targeted management, minimizing unnecessary diagnostic tests, and optimizing healthcare resources. Managing acute gastroenteritis among children: oral rehydration, maintenance, and nutritional therapy. References Boktor SW, Hafner JW. Updated 2023 Jan 23].

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Telemedicine vs. In-Person Care: Choosing the Best Option for Your Health

Edge Family Medicine

Effective Follow-Ups – Great for medication adjustments, test results, and chronic disease management. When to Choose Telemedicine Routine follow-ups for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. Safety – Reduces exposure to contagious illnesses. Mild illnesses such as colds, rashes, or minor infections.

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Michigan's Best Primary Care: Here’s Why It's a Game Changer for Your Health!

Plum Health

Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, seeking preventive care, or dealing with an urgent health issue, primary care is the foundation of good health. It’s where you turn for regular check-ups, advice on staying healthy, and help with managing any chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension. A family pediatrician.

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Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction

Medical Xpress

Edwards edited by Gaby Clark , reviewed by Andrew Zinin Gaby Clark scientific editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Andrew Zinin lead editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Editors notes This article has been reviewed according to Science Xs editorial process and policies.

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Preemies receive sucrose for pain relief—new research shows it doesn't stop long-term impacts on development

Medical Xpress

The commonest strategy to manage acute pain in preterm babies is to give them sucrose , a sugar solution. One of these sites does not use sucrose for acute pain management. But my recent research with Canadian colleagues shows this doesnt stop these long-term impacts.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

GPs Improve Chronic Disease Management We live in a world of aging populations, with rising chronic diseases, multimorbidity, and polypharmacy. Because chronic diseases are largely managed in primary care and are therefore the GPs’ daily business: Patients with multimorbidity account for 78% of GP appointments (based on 100,000 UK patients).