Rao Doctor

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In this article today, I am going to answer a few frequently asked questions about this illness and also learn how to get rid of it. During an illness, the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that functions as a thermostat, raises the body’s set-point temperature. In the meantime, you can browse my other articles.

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Louisville Lectures

MAY 8, 2020

She covers practical aspects of evaluating patients including appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) usage and finishes this segment with clinical exam/laboratory/imaging findings. Characteristics and Outcomes of 21 Critically Ill Patients with COVID-19 in Washington State. Clin Exp Pediatr 2020; 63 (4): 125-132.

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Sound Physicians

MARCH 12, 2025

Partnering with a telemedicine critical care team alleviates the pressure on both the hospitalist team and the patients. How — and why — it works Our tele-intensivists are available 24 hours a day to support teams on the ground, working 12-hour shifts to support hospitalist teams as well as emergency department (ED) triage.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 14, 2023

This episode is a co-production of the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation and Improvement Center whose mission is to minimize morbidity and mortality of acutely ill and injured children across the emergency continuum. These articles will take another look at the content included in this episode.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Active surveillance is a management strategy that is intended to limit overtreatment of localized prostate cancer by monitoring patients with periodic PSA measurements and prostate biopsies to delay or avoid curative therapy (radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy) and its adverse effects. and 6.1%, respectively). in 2000 to 59.8%

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AMMD

APRIL 17, 2025

In this article, I am going to go over how biofilm disruptors work. They are even found in patients with IBS or ulcerative colitis (4). Emerging research shows a new category of illness, known as biofilm infections , is becoming more common (6). Vincent Pedre delves further into this on my podcast. What Is a Biofilm?

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 6, 2024

In recent years, one of the most intriguing shifts has been the rise of concierge medicine—a model that’s redefining how patients interact with their healthcare providers. 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.

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PEMBlog

MAY 31, 2023

When we think of managing agitated patients we think of medicines – but that shouldn’t be our first option. These articles will take another look at the content included in this episode. However, medications can be adjuncts to non-pharmacologic means to help keep agitated children safe from harm. PMID: 36948291.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

When I’m on service these days there is inevitably a moment when a resident says “Patient so-and-so is on X” – and I have absolutely no idea what X is. These articles are part of a new series called Clin-Star Corner , a new series in JAGS that reviews practice changing articles in the care of older adults. .

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

As a doctor with experience in both primary care and urgent care , I’ve seen firsthand how urgent care centers have become a lifeline for many patients. In this article, I’ll walk you through why urgent care could be your best option when time is of the essence. I once had a patient with an asthma attack come into urgent care.

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AMMD

APRIL 9, 2025

In this article, I’m going to help guide you through signs, symptoms, and ways to test for SIBO. Learn more about how inflammation and chronic illness go hand-in-hand in this podcast episode with Dr. Will Cole. Studies suggest up to 70% of SIBO patients have slow or impaired MMC function (7). I’m not alone, either.

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GeriPal

APRIL 27, 2023

We deepen ourselves into the fabric of care and we make healthcare work for people who are seriously ill. How do we reduce barriers to access for palliative care, and how do we ensure that people with serious illness and palliative care needs really get that care? Eric: And when do we expect that article to come out?

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AMMD

MARCH 20, 2025

In this article, I’ll break down the gluten and thyroid connection and why I recommend that all my thyroid patients cut gluten for good. Even in patients who have non-autoimmune thyroid problems, the molecular mimicry phenomenon still impacts thyroid function. Reverse Chronic Illnesses So You Can Take Back Your Health!

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes. Patients received brochures detailing the risks of gabapentinoids, nonpharmacologic alternatives, and a proposed deprescribing regimen (see here for the brochure ). in the usual care group.

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PEMBlog

MAY 17, 2023

Furthermore, the connection between physical and functional symptoms is inextricably linked in many patients. These articles will take another look at the content included in this episode. Diagnostic yield of head CT in pediatric emergency department patients with acute psychosis or hallucinations. Pediatr Radiol 2019; 49:240.

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PEMBlog

AUGUST 28, 2023

There will be episodes of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast, blog posts here on PEMBlog, articles from Don’t Forget the Bubbles , videos, and more! Do not obtain screening laboratory tests in the medical clearance process of pediatric patients who require inpatient psychiatric admission unless clinically indicated.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Indigenous Peoples continue to suffer disproportionately from health inequities, mental illness, poverty, climate change and police brutality, all of which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. We must recognize these struggles were born out of settler colonialism and learn this history while actively working to undo present harms.

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GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

This simple challenge was focused on putting ourselves in the shoes of our patients with dysphagia who are prescribed thickened liquids. And I think that we’re at this kind of crossroads right now in dysphagia, and dysphagia management where our patients are suffering. We revisit it, and make things better for our patients.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 4, 2022

Today we are coming back for more (or less given the content), talking about the following articles with their lead authors: First up, we talk with Ariel Green about her article in JAMA Network on preferred phrases a clinician may use to explain why they should reduce or stop the medication. About, was it how to talk to patients?

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CDOCS

APRIL 14, 2021

& Although the Redcam may have left a lot to be desired, my patients and I loved it.& & </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;">The patient presented with an existing zirconia crown that had been fabricated in a traditional analog fashion.& Preoperative condition.</span></em></p>

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 2, 2022

She directs UCSF MERI’s patient, family, and clinician support with classes and consultation on resiliency, well-being, and grief. You wrote about how when it comes to talking about patients with dementia, they’re rarely portrayed as resilient. Eric: In the article, you wrote about creative engagement. When was that, 2010?

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

We talk with Nick and Meg about: Why hearing loss is important not just in geriatrics but also for those caring for seriously ill individuals. Lastly, I also just want to give a shout out to the last article above which also includes this lovely checklist of methods to address hearing loss in clinical encounters. Transcript.

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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.’ Secondary prevention reduces impact of established illness (antidepressants).

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

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 we invited Tamryn Gray from the Dana Farber joins us to ask insightful questions, including: What blood sugar range should we target for patients in the nursing home or hospice?

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GeriPal

MAY 8, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary Weve covered psychedelics on the podcast beforefirst in 2019 with Ira Byock, where we explored their potential role in medicine , and then again in 2023 with Stacy Fischer, Brian Anderson, and Theora Cimino, focusing on the reasons to approach psychedelic use in patients with caution. This is Eric Widera.

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The Health Policy Exchange

MAY 20, 2013

In this month's Georgetown University Health Policy seminar, we discussed two examples, anemia drugs and the diabetes drug rosiglitazone (Avandia) , which were prominently featured in recent articles by Peter Whoriskey in The Washington Post. for three more years, during which thousands of new patients were prescribed the drug.

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GeriPal

APRIL 14, 2022

On today’s podcast we talk with three experts on buprenorphine on why, when, and how to use it in serious illness. 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: . Transcript.

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 3, 2025

In my previous article I covered the types of illness and the causes. Rectal method is more appropriate for infants, children and unconscious or comatose patients who are not able to hold the thermometer in their mouth. Understanding the patient’s medical history is crucial for an accurate diagnosis.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

We start off the conversation by talking about whether patients with cancer and cancer pain are really that different, and their paper that was just published on January 11 th in JAMA Oncology showing that substance use disorder is not uncommon in individuals with cancer. Transcript Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast. This is Eric Widera.

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Here are some more resources we’ve discussed in the podcast Dani’s NEJM article on coping: “ Should I Laugh at That? Coping in the setting of serious illness. Coping in the setting of a serious illness about a patient encounter you had with somebody who used an. Coping is something that we see our patients do.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 31, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary How do people react when they hear they have a serious illness? And some people, in addition or instead, engage in deep introspection on how to make meaning or live with or understand this experience of serious illness. Shock, “like a car is rushing straight at me” (says Bill Gardner on our podcast).

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Communicating about a serious illness is hard. Last week’s podcast we talked about the challenge around miscommunication in serious illness. This week we dive into the challenges with communication when it comes to life sustaining treatments and CPR. This is Eric Widera. Alex: This is Alex Smith.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary In a JAMA 2020 systematic review of palliative care for non-cancer serious illness, Kieran Quinn found many positives, as we discussed on our podcast and in our editorial. He also found gaps, including very few studies of patients with lung disease, and little impact of trials on quality of life.

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Healthcare has evolved, and patients now have more choices than ever for medical consultations. Accessibility – Ideal for patients in rural areas or with mobility challenges. Safety – Reduces exposure to contagious illnesses. Mild illnesses such as colds, rashes, or minor infections. Let’s break it down.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Still, we havent talked about integrating palliative care into psychiatry or in the care of those with severe mental illness. What does it look like to take a palliative approach to severe mental illness? Is “terminal” mental illness a thing? Eric 01:34 Oh, I love that. Dani 01:36 More to talk about there.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Today we talk with experts Janet Ho, Sach Kale, and Julie Childers about opioid use disorder and serious illness. We address: Why is caring for patients with this overlap so hard? Sach Kale set up an outpatient clinic focused on substance use disorder for patients with cancer. What is making this hard for me? What do they do?

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

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. Patient Values: Three Important Questions-Tell me more? Simple, right? Not so much, as each one of these steps is fraught with miscommunication. What else?

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