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Telehealth Rollbacks Leave Patients Stranded

The Direct Doctors Difference

This has caused many patients to remain concerned about going out to medical facilities for routine care. Many patients push off screening tests and visits because they worry that being out and about increases their risks of being infected with COVID-19. The rollbacks of telehealth coverage are not helping.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

Khang Nguyen, MD, chief transformation officer of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, discusses how AI can increase clinicians’ joy in medicine and improve patient outcomes with Chris Grant, chief operating offer and executive vice president of Kaiser Permanente, The Permanente Federation, and host of the Permanente Medicine Podcast.

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Announcing a new 5 part comprehensive education series featuring the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Choosing Wisely recommendations

PEMBlog

Do not obtain radiographs in children with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first-time wheezing. 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 Most Common Respiratory Diseases Affecting Men’s Health

Dr. Michael Bazel

Men are more likely than women to smoke, work in hazardous environments, and avoid medical checkups, factors that increase their risk for lung conditions. Regular lung screenings for those at high risk (smokers or ex-smokers over 50). Take prescribed asthma medications and keep an inhaler nearby. Why Are Men at Risk?

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Michigan's Best Primary Care: Here’s Why It's a Game Changer for Your Health!

Plum Health

Think of it as the front line of healthcare—the first place you visit when you have a medical concern, whether it’s a persistent cough or a more complex issue like heart disease. Your primary care doctor knows your medical history, understands your health goals, and works with you to keep you feeling your best.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? 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. It's a common challenge many people face.

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

Medical Xpress

But experts say the risks can be lowered through heart screenings, close monitoring and giving magnesium before and during treatment, The Times added in its report. The information you enter will appear in your e-mail message and is not retained by Medical Xpress in any form. Ibogaine can be dangerous for people with heart problems.