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

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Common chronic diseases include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and gastrointestinal issues.

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How Can Chronic Care Management Help with Chronic Diseases?

Newnan Family Medicine Associates

Medical conditions such as asthma, hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney diseases, and liver cirrhosis can require extensive treatment and care to prevent fatal. Life is not always easy for individuals who experience chronic diseases. Long-term illness can cause patients to be irritable and exhausted.

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

This concern is especially serious for people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or who have a history of heart disease. Seek care right away if you’re coughing up bloody mucus or have heart or lung conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This preparation helps the doctor treat you.

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Maine and Nevada Update Drug Price Transparency Laws

FDA Law Blog

LD 686 also revises the process for disclosures by manufacturers, wholesale drug distributors and pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs). SB 380 removes asthma from the Essential Drug List, and provides the state with authority to compile an additional new list of drugs for which manufacturers will need to report information.

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Navigating the Quademic: Clinical Differentiation of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and Norovirus in Pediatric Emergency Care

PEMBlog

Differentiating these pathogens based on clinical presentation is crucial for targeted management, minimizing unnecessary diagnostic tests, and optimizing healthcare resources. Managing acute gastroenteritis among children: oral rehydration, maintenance, and nutritional therapy. References Boktor SW, Hafner JW. Updated 2023 Jan 23].

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Intellectual Disability (ID) and Chronic Conditions Burden among Adults : Insights from Harmonized Electronic Health Records [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) are susceptible to chronic conditions, disproportionately experience health disparities, and are less likely to receive optimal primary care management. Studies on adults with ID are scarce, and understanding chronic disease burden is important.

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

Edge Family Medicine

Effective Follow-Ups – Great for medication adjustments, test results, and chronic disease management. When to Choose Telemedicine Routine follow-ups for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. Safety – Reduces exposure to contagious illnesses. Mild illnesses such as colds, rashes, or minor infections.