The Medical Futurist

JUNE 2, 2025

In this article, we will consider the digital health tools that are facilitating cough monitoring. They are now expanding to influenza and tuberculosis diagnosis with the same technology. If you’ve guessed 4.6 coughs, then you’ve hit the bull’s eye as this is what the most recent study indicates.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 17, 2025

For dentists, it’s transforming diagnosis, decision-making, and treatment planning. We’ve all been through this as a kid and childhood memories stick with us, just recalling this might send a shiver down your spine. For patients, it promises more accurate care and better outcomes. And there are so many such devices on the market.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

The specific aim of the Commission was to establish objective criteria for disease diagnosis, aiding clinical decision making and prioritization of therapeutic interventions and public health strategies,” wrote W. The group comprised 58 experts across several specialties and countries, including people with lived experience of obesity.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Gonzalez — The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) recently published a series of articles as part of its special report “What’s Ahead for Artificial Intelligence.” Three of these articles focus on medical applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) and explore FDA’s role in regulating such products.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Objectives Define likelihood ratios and their utility in diagnostic reasoning Identify how likelihood ratios alter the probability of a diagnosis Apply likelihood ratios in clinical reasoning What are likelihood ratios and how do they work? A LR > 1 increases the probability of a specific diagnosis. Luckily, Dr.

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AMMD

APRIL 9, 2025

This is why many people fail to get a diagnosis. This is why many people fail to get a diagnosis. In this article, I’m going to help guide you through signs, symptoms, and ways to test for SIBO. Do you have gas, bloating, or stomach pain that doesn’t seem to be going away on its own? They think it’ll go away on its own.

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AMMD

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The average age of a breast cancer diagnosis has statistically been around 65. I will have an article about the dangers of gadolinium dye soon. I also did a screening blood test to look for circulating tumor cells, which I will have an article on this soon! Breast Cancer, as are all cancers, is on the rise. Don’t worry!

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

AUGUST 25, 2019

A lung biopsy demonstrated necrotizing granulomatous inflammation, and a diagnosis of GPA was made. In Episode 24 , Dr. Sarah Goglin taught us that sinus symptoms can be an early finding, and it is not uncommon for patients to be treated for recurrent bacterial sinusitis many times before a diagnosis of GPA is made.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 14, 2024

A previous AFP article that reviewed treatment options for localized prostate cancer, including active surveillance, included the patient-administered Charlson Comorbidity Index and a life expectancy table for U.S. Watchful waiting refers to clinical observation only. A recent analysis of the U.S. in 2000 to 59.8%

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Logansport Memorial Hospital

APRIL 23, 2024

In this blog article, Dr. Scott Marsh, our podiatrist here at Logansport Memorial, shares some tips to keep your feet healthy. Early detection and diagnosis can prevent significant issues, including surgery. For example, numbness in your feet may be a sign of diabetes or swelling could indicate high blood pressure.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

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. “How do they do it?!!” Some specific activities mentioned by the participants included patient-directed reading (e.g.,

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Tiny Physician

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Focus more on Neonatology (Teratogens, Dysmorphology, Antenatal diagnosis of diseases), Inborn errors of metabolisms (mucopolysaccharidosis, glycogen storage disorders, sphingolipidosis, organic acidemia, urea cycle defects), and Skeletal dysplasia. A major chunk of questions come out of Nelson and the aspirants usually find it hard to solve.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Sonali Advani and Lona Mody talk about their recent JAGS article highlighting three recent articles that every clinician caring for older adults should be aware of in the treatment of infectious diseases (hint: I’ve never finished a course of antibiotics, and maybe your patients don’t need that full course either). This is Eric Widera.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

There’s an article about her in New York Times. Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. Should it? If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? Soo 00:32 Thanks.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Background Meckel diverticulum is a congenital abnormality of the small intestine and is the most common cause of significant lower gastrointestinal bleeding in children. It arises from incomplete involution of the vitelline duct during embryonic development, typically occurring by the 7th week of gestation. ” An et.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

or other similar or related article” which is “intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions.” If you are a manufacturer of implants that go into the human body for the treatment of disease, it’s an easy yes that you are a manufacturer of a medical device. Likely the focus of FDA’s regulatory oversight.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

Experts shared updated guidance for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) in a recent viewpoint article published in Blood Advances. CT Imagin g: CT is recommended at diagnosis if lymphadenopathy or splenomegaly is present, or if clinically indicated.

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GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

We also talk about the importance of a proactive approach to involving speech-language pathologists in the care of individuals early on with neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and ALS. Eric: Alex, we got a great show today on Dysphagia Revisited. Who do we have on with us today? Alex: Revisit thickened liquid challenge is back, baby.

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PEMBlog

MAY 17, 2023

Most children who present to Pediatric Emergency Departments these days with mental health concerns – including agitation – have a known psychiatric problem or diagnosis. These articles will take another look at the content included in this episode.

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

On the other hand, there is a concerning side, described in this Guardian article titled, I’m a life coach, you’re a life coach: rise of an unregulated industry. Summary Transcript Summary Coaching is in. When I was a junior faculty, coaching wasn’t a thing. We address: What is coaching? How does it differ from therapy? This is Eric Widera.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Regulatory Background FDA regulates and generally requires premarket approval of all new drugs, which are defined as “articles intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease,” or “intended to affect the structure or any function of the body.” 21 U.S.C. § Robbins , 519 U.S. Wilkie , 588 U.S.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 2, 2022

We discuss the importance of viewing individuals with dementia from a lens of resilience, the importance of creative engagement ( as noted in Anne and Susan’s wonderful article on this subject) , the role of collaborative care, and what we can do to improve inclusivity for individuals with dementia in our community and health care systems.

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Pamela Wible MD

JUNE 20, 2025

He overheard the term and used it to describe himself and clinic staff in a 1974 article on staff burnout detailing long-term physical and psychological job stress. Wendy Dean and Simon Talbot with their landmark 2018 article, Physicians aren’t ‘burning out.’ Yet moral injury is not an official diagnosis.

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GeriPal

MAY 11, 2023

And because we can’t resist, we dip into aducanumab and lecanemab at the end. AlexSmithMD Transcript Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. This is Eric Widera. Kristine, do you have a song request for Alex? Kristine: Well, I did have a song, but I was negligent at giving it to him. So, he tried to read my mind… Eric: What was your song?

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

We debate the merits of use of CGM in the nursing home and other late life settings (Eric and I argue against CGM and lose). Ozempic is a new fancy med that, by the way, leads to weight loss among celebrities, resulting in shortages of the drug from people using it off-label for that purpose. Listen in to learn more! Nadine: I do. Good choice.

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 3, 2025

In my previous article I covered the types of illness and the causes. In case you have missed it, click below to read- FEVER FAQ- Part 1 Fever Diagnosis: How is your health assessed? When assessing a fever, we doctors employ a systematic approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management. FEVER FAQs (contd.)

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Eric 00:27 So we’re going to be talking about making the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in a primary care setting, not specialty care, but maybe we could talk a little bit about that. How much should it change how we think about making a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in primary care? Great to be back. I loved it.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 14, 2025

The following is a summary of “PLASMIC score to aid diagnosis of aHUS: an analysis of C5 inhibitor clinical trials and the PINC AI™ healthcare database,” published in the May 2025 issue of BMC Nephrology by Uriol-Rivera et al.

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AMMD

APRIL 3, 2025

In this article, I want to break down how to do a candida cleanse effectively. That said, it’s important to make sure you have an accurate diagnosis. Candida is a naturally growing yeast that lives in your mouth and intestines. It usually helps with digestion and nutrient absorption. Aim for seven to nine hours of sleep per night.

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GeriPal

MAY 22, 2025

The ability to appreciate, recognize, and engage with music is preserved even until late stages of dementia, and Theresa is examining how music can be useful from the time of diagnosis, not only for the person with dementia, but their caregivers. And I was looking for articles, and I wasn’t seeing as many as I expected.

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine , we provide comprehensive in-person care , ensuring accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for conditions requiring a physical assessment. Edge Family Medicine , serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga , offers both telemedicine and in-person visits , ensuring you get the right care when you need it.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Find out on this weeks podcast where we invite Joseph Greer, Simone Rinaldi, and Vicki Jackson to talk about their recent JAMA article on Telehealth vs In-Person Early Palliative Care for Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer – A Multisite Randomized Clinical Trial. But watch out! Alex 01:06 Yeah, go in person. Vicki 02:10 Thank you.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Medical communication is tough, although fundamentally at its most basic unit of delivery, it includes really only three steps. First, a clinician’s thoughts must be encoded into words, then transmitted often via sounds, and finally decoded back to thoughts by a patient or family member. Simple, right? Alex: (Singing).

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Summary Transcript CME Summary Cannabis is complicated. It can mean many things, including a specific type of plant, the chemicals in the plant, synthetic analogs, or products that have these components. Eric 00:49 And I just want a big shout out to Alex Gamble, who said, we have to get Eloise on a podcast to talk about this topic. Do you want one?

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GeriPal

APRIL 14, 2022

And if you want to learn more about buprenorphine from these amazing palliative care clinicians and others, check out of some of these articles: Learn more about caring for those with substance use disorder: . Article on buprenorphine in the elderly. It’s been around for a long time but is acting like the hot new kid in town.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Instead, what if your surgeon told you that the operation she was discussing could help with only 4 things: live longer, feel better, prevent disability, or obtain a diagnosis? And, what if your surgeon openly discussed the expected ‘bad stuff’ of post-operative recovery, instead of rotely reciting a list of possible complications?

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GeriPal

JUNE 15, 2023

For example, there was one article that we reviewed for Jags where it asked great questions, they gave great prompts, and ChatGPT answered great questions about antipsychotics and gave a list of references to back up ChatGPT’s assertions. I’m sure this is a subject we will return to, given the rapid progress on AI. ” Eric: Oh!

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