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Working Out – Dan Minter

The Clinical Problem Solvers

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself asking that question after listening to a discussant on the podcast arrive at some unexpected diagnosis, only to have the biopsy or lab test prove them right. These clinicians recount rigorous efforts directed towards improving their knowledge and clinical skills.

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

Other family doctors only see patients in their clinics. I cannot tell you the number of times that I have seen a patient and discovered additional diagnoses after they had been to urgent care. Melissa Boylan MD, FAAFP Family Physician and Owner of Noreta Family Medicine NoretaFamilyMed.com ← Read Past Articles Here!

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How to Make an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis in Primary Care: A Podcast with Nathaniel Chin

GeriPal

So, the question becomes, what, if anything, should we do differently in the primary care setting to diagnose the disease? We address the following questions with Nate: Has anything changed for the primary care doctor when diagnosing Alzheimers? So let’s just say you have a healthy 55 year old or 65 year old in your clinic.

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Under Pressure: Hypertensive Emergencies in the Pediatric Emergency Department

PEMBlog

What you can expect to learn from this article: Recognize signs of end-organ injury when BP is 95th percentile + 30 mmHg. Clinical Case You are a senior resident working in the busy emergency department on an overnight shift. Additional lab testing can be completed to account for the broader differential diagnoses.