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Early Detection: How Preventive Screenings at Edge Family Medicine Can Save Lives

Edge Family Medicine

At Edge Family Medicine, we prioritize early detection to give our patients the best chance at a healthy life. By identifying health issues in their initial stages, patients can make informed decisions and act promptly. Edge Family Medicine offers high-quality, patient-focused care that centers on early detection and prevention.

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

Medical Xpress

Sucrose is thought to activate centers of the brain that modulate pain and lead to the release of endorphins , but the exact mechanism remains unclear. Provided by The Conversation This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.

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Anti-Asian Hate: Russell Jeung, Lingsheng Li, & Jessica Eng

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Ongoing reports from patients about anti-Asian hate experiences Should clinicians screen for Anti-Asian hate? This question, while providing an opportunity to talk about direct and indirect experiences, can be asked of all patients, and opens the door to conversations about anti-semitism, islamophobia, or anti-Black racism.

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Redefining Alzheimer’s Disease: A Podcast with Heather Whitson, Jason Karlawish, Lon Schneider

GeriPal

In particular we spend a good deal of time talking about what this means for asymptomatic patients who may have an abnormal biomarker, which by the proposed new definition would mean they would now have Alzheimer’s disease. Alex: We have an all-star cast. Heather, welcome to the GeriPal podcast. Jason, welcome back to GeriPal.

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Surfers play crucial role in beach safety according to study

Medical Xpress

The results of this study provide an important and much-needed estimate of the rate of safety actions of Victorian surfers to beach users and the wider community," said Kiera Staley, Research Fellow at La Trobe Business Schools Center for Sport and Social Impact.

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How to identify a victim of heat exhaustion or heat stroke

Medical Xpress

Tips to beat the heat The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises people to drink a cup of water every 15 to 20 minutes during a heat wave but no more than 48 ounces, or one and a half quarts, per hour. bringing life‑threatening conditions through midweek.

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