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

Edge Family Medicine

Common chronic diseases include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and gastrointestinal issues. Stay Physically Active Engaging in regular physical activity can help manage symptoms and improve overall well-being. Stay Informed Learn as much as you can about your condition. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine?

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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. However, the impact of such resources has not yet been deeply explored.

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Need to See a Doctor Fast? Here’s How Urgent Care Could Save Your Day

Plum Health

Here are some examples of issues that urgent care is perfect for: Minor burns or cuts that might need stitches Sprains and strains Mild asthma attacks Ear infections Fevers Skin rashes Urinary tract infections (UTIs) Colds and flu For most of these situations, urgent care is a faster and less expensive option than the ER.

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A Childhood Illness that Stumped a Pediatrician

A Country Doctor Writes

Her pediatrician suspected cough variant asthma, but she didn’t respond that much to her medications. “That’s not like wheezing with asthma. That way Melanie’s might get a physical ed excuse from her doctor.” Melanie’s breathing troubles started almost three weeks ago. So I called.

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Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction

Medical Xpress

A 2024 study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that military veterans with brain injuries saw major mental and physical improvements after just one ibogaine session. More information: ScienceDirect has more on ibogaine. Journal information: Nature Medicine © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.

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

Medical Xpress

This achievement is the result of an interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers in life science, physics, and computer science. More information: Po-Ting Yeh et al, Discrete photoentrainment of mammalian central clock is regulated by bi-stable dynamic network in the suprachiasmatic nucleus, Nature Communications (2025).

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

This guide will help you understand the different types of clinics and services they offer, so you can make an informed decision about where to seek medical care. If you have a chronic condition like asthma, diabetes, or arthritis, unexpected complications or flare-ups can occur at any time.

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