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“The physician–patient encounter is health care’s choke point” -NEJM

A Country Doctor Writes

Six years ago, I wrote the essay below about an article I read in the New England Journal of Medicine. This week’s Journal has a very profound article about why healthcare has not evolved through its technology the way other sectors of society have. We meet people where they are and in many different ways.

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Key Facts GPs Should Know About GLP-1 Analogs

Family Medicine Initiative

I therefore reviewed the main research studies and guidelines and tried to summarize them briefly and clearly in this article. 4 Chronic Kidney Disease The FLOW trial randomized 3,534 patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes and started treating them with s.c. How effective are GLP-1 analogs for weight loss?

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Remote Monitoring for Blood Sugar Control in the USA

Dr. Zaar

Introduction: Those with diabetes must make sure their blood sugar levels are under control. The article goes into detail about remote monitoring, its advantages, and how you can begin using it. Because of remote monitoring, patients in the USA can monitor their blood sugar at home and talk to health experts in real time.

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Health and Mood Benefits of Semaglutide in HF

Physician's Weekly

The primary endpoints included changes in body mass index (BMI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) scores, and Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire Overall Summary Score (KCCQ-OSS) from baseline to 1 year.

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Dr. Marsh Shares 3 Tips for Healthy Feet

Logansport Memorial Hospital

For example, numbness in your feet may be a sign of diabetes or swelling could indicate high blood pressure. In this blog article, Dr. Scott Marsh, our podiatrist here at Logansport Memorial, shares some tips to keep your feet healthy. If you have diabetes, see your podiatrist for regular check-ups.

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Diabetes in Late Life: Nadine Carter, Tamryn Gray, Alex Lee

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary Diabetes is common. When I’m on palliative care consults and attending in our hospice unit we have to counsel patients about deprescribing and de-intensifying diabetes medications. And yet we’re also in a different place in diabetes monitoring and management. Goldilocks zone). This is Eric Widera.

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Why Concierge, Concierge Doctor, and Concierge Medicine Are Revolutionizing Healthcare (And Why You Should Care)

Plum Health

In this article, I want to give you a clearer understanding of what concierge medicine is, why it’s gaining popularity, and how it might be a good fit for you. One of my favorite success stories involves a patient who had a strong family history of diabetes. What is Concierge Medicine? "A In fact, many concierge practices do.