Rao Doctor

MAY 25, 2025

Unlike traditional angiography, which necessitates catheter insertion and carries certain risks, a CT-angiogram is performed externally and is generally considered safer and more comfortable for patients. It also offers improved speed and accuracy, making it a preferred choice for many healthcare providers.

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Vascular Physician

JULY 18, 2022

What are the complications of endovascular aneurysm repair? In fact, many vein and artery conditions can lead to life-threatening complications, such as an aortic aneurysm. Here's what you should know about the complications and treatment of endovascular aneurysm repair. What Requires Endovascular Aneurysm Repair?

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Plum Health

MAY 19, 2023

Plum Health DPC has a primary care solution designed just for you: Embrace the Benefits of Direct Primary Care Direct Primary Care is a membership-based healthcare model that emphasizes a direct relationship between patient and doctor. Always consult with a healthcare professional for any medical condition or health concern.

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GeriPal

MAY 19, 2022

A patient is on morphine and you want to convert it to another opioid like hydromorphone (dilaudid). Dr. Akhila Reddy and colleagues study looking at converting hospitalized cancer patients from IV hydromorphone to PO morphine, PO hydromorphone, or PO oxycodone. Step four is adjusting it for your patient. How do you do that?

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GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

This simple challenge was focused on putting ourselves in the shoes of our patients with dysphagia who are prescribed thickened liquids. Eric: Well, before we talk about dysphagia and revisit it, which is also interesting, because this is our first podcast, I think on dysphagia, but we’ve talked about it before on GeriPal, in our blog.

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 3, 2025

Rectal method is more appropriate for infants, children and unconscious or comatose patients who are not able to hold the thermometer in their mouth. The choice of method depends on the patient’s age, condition, and preference, with rectal measurements often being the most precise for infants and young children.

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GeriPal

MARCH 30, 2023

Liz wrote a fabulous perspectives piece in the NEJM titled “ Deciding on My Dimples ” which talks about her experience as a patient doing shared decision making during neurosurgery for resection of an astrocytoma. Today we’re going to be talking about narrative writing specifically for healthcare professionals.

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