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

Plum Health

We'll also touch on women’s health , mental health , and how to get the most out of your visit. I once had a patient with an asthma attack come into urgent care. Many urgent care clinics now offer mental health services , including medication management for anxiety and depression, or help during a panic attack.

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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

Outcome Measures: Multimorbidity was defined as ≥2 chronic conditions, such as asthma, arthritis, cancer, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease, COPD, diabetes, heart conditions, HIV, osteoporosis, stroke, and thyroid disorders, derived from ICD10 codes using AHRQ’s CCS-R (Chronic Conditions Software-Refined).

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Q&A: Experts Urge Pediatric Advocacy Amid Worsening Climate Hazards

Physician's Weekly

As climate change increases in certain pediatric illnesses like asthma, pediatricians have a role in caring for children, especially in vulnerable communities. Climate change increases the frequency and severity of floods, with compounding effects on child health.” million children in the United States,” Dr. Shah and Dr. Ragavan noted.”

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

Plum Health

We’ll also dive into specific health concerns for men and women, as well as the growing importance of mental health in primary care. Primary care is your go-to for all things health-related. Men’s Mental Health It’s also important to talk about mental health, which is often overlooked in men.

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

Edge Family Medicine

When to Choose Telemedicine Routine follow-ups for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. Mental health consultations , including therapy and psychiatry. Effective Follow-Ups – Great for medication adjustments, test results, and chronic disease management. Medication refills or adjustments.

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

Medical Xpress

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The 5 Most Common Health Risks for Men and Strategies for Prevention

Dr. Michael Bazel

Mental Health Disorders Mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and suicide disproportionately affect men, often due to societal pressures to suppress emotions or avoid seeking help. Men are also less likely than women to discuss their feelings, making mental health challenges harder to detect.