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Telehealth Rollbacks Leave Patients Stranded

The Direct Doctors Difference

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. This has caused many patients to remain concerned about going out to medical facilities for routine care. The rollbacks of telehealth coverage are not helping.

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

Permanente Medicine

They’re due for cervical cancer screening, that they get that if they are due for a lab test, they get that. And a while ago, there were fires and what we were able to do with our databases was really to identify those at highest risk for an asthma exacerbation under these circumstances. Khang Nguyen (18:00): It really does.

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The Most Common Respiratory Diseases Affecting Men’s Health

Dr. Michael Bazel

Regular lung screenings for those at high risk (smokers or ex-smokers over 50). Asthma Asthma is a chronic condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it difficult to breathe. Asthma Asthma is a chronic condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it difficult to breathe.

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

Plum Health

Preventive care includes regular health screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle advice aimed at keeping you in optimal health. For example, if you’re in your 50s, your primary care doctor might recommend routine screenings like colonoscopies or mammograms, depending on your gender.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

During these regular appointments, doctors conduct various tests and screenings to catch issues early. If you have a chronic condition like asthma, diabetes, or arthritis, unexpected complications or flare-ups can occur at any time. They also provide immunizations and lifestyle advice tailored to your specific needs.

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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. Nolan Williams, director of Stanford Universitys Brain Stimulation Lab, who led the Nature Medicine study. Ibogaine can be dangerous for people with heart problems.