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Evaluation of Primary Care Provider Utilization by Asthma Patients after the Implementation of Coach McLungsSM [Child and adolescent health]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Significant disparities in asthma outcomes occur by gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Improved asthma outcomes are associated with effective communication between patients and providers, such as using shared decision-making. Population Studied: Patients with an asthma diagnosis aged 7-17.

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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

We offer expert care and personalized treatment plans for the Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, and Montclair communities. Common chronic diseases include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and gastrointestinal issues.

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Anti-Inflammatory Living

Doctor Rachel

You probably don’t spend much time thinking about inflammation in your body, but inflammation is a buzz-word in the medical community these days is because it is such an important part of health and wellness. David Banner, when he transforms into the incredible Hulk, with collateral damage to buildings and healthy tissue everywhere.

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Episode 74: On COVID-19 – A case-based discussion with Drs. Block, Thakur, and Chin-Hong

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Her main research interests are in understanding how the social environment contributes to disease and modifies disease course in low-income communities and communities of color. He has interests in medical ethics and critical illness communication.

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Detroit Air Quality Update June 29th 2023

Plum Health

Visibility is good and asthma exacerbations happen with fewer frequency. Here are some of the key findings: A wildfire event can cause feelings of confusion, anger, fear, and loss, all of which can have long-term impacts on the people and communities that experience them. The typical air quality index is closer to 30.

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Green Practice News: April 2025

My Green Doctor

It tells your office colleagues and patients that your healthcare practice or clinic is committed to forging a healthier work space and community. Relate sustainability topics to chronic disease prevention—air pollution and asthma, heat exposure and cardiovascular risks, food systems and metabolic health.

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You don’t need X-Rays in a child with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first time wheezing

PEMBlog

Many of the children you will evaluate during your shift are among the estimated 10 million United States (US) ED visits made by children with asthma, bronchiolitis, and croup, the most common pediatric respiratory conditions presenting to acute care settings. Pediatrics. 2022 Jan 1;149(1):e2021051405. doi: 10.1542/peds.2021-051405.

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