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The Importance of a Primary Care Relationship

Edge Family Medicine

Support with Chronic Condition Management If you’re living with a chronic condition like high blood pressure or diabetes, you’ll benefit greatly from continuity of care. Screenings, vaccines, and lifestyle counseling are more effective when they’re built on a relationship. You’re not just another patient — you’re known.

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

Edge Family Medicine

When to Choose Telemedicine Routine follow-ups for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. When to Visit in Person Annual physical exams & vaccinations. Effective Follow-Ups – Great for medication adjustments, test results, and chronic disease management. Mild illnesses such as colds, rashes, or minor infections.

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

Edge Family Medicine

Diabetes Screening We conduct fasting glucose and A1C tests to diagnose prediabetes or diabetes early, preventing complications like cardiovascular disease and nerve damage. Colorectal Cancer : Regular screenings like colonoscopies help detect colorectal cancer early, especially for individuals at higher risk.

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

Plum Health

In this article, we’ll explore what makes primary care essential, how it differs from other types of care, and what you should look for when choosing the best primary care provider in Michigan. It’s where you turn for regular check-ups, advice on staying healthy, and help with managing any chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension.

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Rewiring the body clock: Deep brain imaging reveals unexpected complexity in jet lag adjustment

Medical Xpress

Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the contents credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is the master clock in the hypothalamus that controls our daily rhythms of physiological functions, including sleep, metabolism, and even jet lag adjustment.

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The Importance of Regular Physical Exams

Edge Family Medicine

Early Detection of Health Issues Regular physical exams help detect potential health issues like high blood pressure or diabetes before they become serious. Update Vaccinations Staying current on vaccinations is crucial for disease prevention. Vaccination Review : Ensuring you’re up to date on essential vaccines.

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