The Clinical Problem Solvers

OCTOBER 23, 2019

For our first post, we are going to talk about two concepts that help us decide whether we treat, test for, or toss specific diagnoses (i.e., As you walk down to the ER, you’re already creating a list of possible diagnoses in your mind. moving them much lower on our differential): pre and posttest probabilities. Let’s dive in!

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Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 14, 2024

James Stevermer and Kenneth Fink wrote in an AFP editorial : Few men diagnosed with and treated for prostate cancer will experience a mortality benefit, and an estimated 20% to 50% of those treated will never become symptomatic, even without treatment. Explaining the AAFP’s position, Drs. Watchful waiting refers to clinical observation only.

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East Cary Family Physicians

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This phenomenon often leads to delayed diagnoses and missed opportunities for early intervention. In this blog, we’ll delve into the basics of prostate cancer, from understanding the risks to exploring preventive strategies. Understanding the Prostate: The prostate is a small gland located below the bladder in men.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This is a blog post designed to disseminate the important work of Choosing Wisely , an initiative of the the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, the goal of which is the spark conversations between clinicians and patients about what tests, treatments, and procedures are needed – and which ones are not.

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ABIM

MAY 18, 2025

IBD is also increasingly being diagnosed in racial and ethnic minorities, children, and older adults. Now, in 2025, it’s both validating and heartbreaking to see the rise in IBD diagnoses in Peru. The Rising Incidence of IBD in the U.S. and Globally IBD is no longer a rare diagnosis. It is now a growing global health issue.

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Vascular Physician

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Lymphedema is diagnosed by a healthcare provider using the following techniques: Reviewing medical history, including past surgeries Performing a physical exam Using imaging tests, such as a CT, ultrasound, or Lymphoscintigraphy. While lymphedema most commonly affects the arms and legs, it can also develop in the neck, abdomen, or genitals.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 14, 2020

Decisions have been dichotomized to ”COVID versus not COVID,” and people that have displayed none of the cardinal respiratory symptoms are being diagnosed with the disease. Reasoning during the COVID-19 pandemic by Dan Minter The other day, I had an experience which really shook my confidence.

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Treatment for May-Thurner Syndrome Most May-Thurner patients are asymptomatic and neither diagnosed nor treated. If a patient develops a deep venous thrombosis, they may be referred to a vascular surgeon for further evaluation, which is usually when May-Thurner is diagnosed.

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Vascular Physician

OCTOBER 24, 2022

If your healthcare provider suspects that you could have May-Thurner syndrome, they will likely use noninvasive imaging studies to diagnose you. As blood flows through your body, your arteries transfer blood away from your heart while your veins return the blood back to it. How Does it Impact the Body? What Triggers May-Thurner Syndrome?

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Vascular Physician

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or PAD, managing your condition is the best way to prevent it from worsening and contributing to other health issues. Additionally, if you have been diagnosed with diabetes, one or more of these risk factors could put you at risk for developing PAD.

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Vascular Physician

MARCH 10, 2022

If you're diagnosed with a disease that affects your vessels (veins & arteries) organs including your heart and lungs can be affect. Diagnosing PAD and PVD as early as possible is critical to preventing further plaque buildup that can lead to serious complications, including heart disease and stroke.

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Vascular Physician

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They can diagnose the condition by: Performing a physical exam Using diagnostic imaging such as ultrasound to get a closer look at the blood flow within the scrotum Grading Varicoceles Grades are used to score the severity of varicoceles. Grade II: This type cannot be seen but can be felt even without the Valsalva maneuver.

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 21, 2022

If you've been diagnosed with PAD or noticed any of its symptoms, working with an experienced medical team is the best way to keep your symptoms under control and prevent the disease from getting worse. Maintaining a healthy circulatory system is a critical part of living a long, healthy life. What Are the Symptoms of PAD?

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 21, 2025

This blog will help you understand basic terms, concepts, and expectations related to cholesterol screenings. Your doctor recommends full lipid testing to diagnose potential cardiovascular issues. Cholesterol tests are among the most important practices for your heart health. However, you may have noticed varying terminology.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JANUARY 30, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of vision screenings, especially during Glaucoma Awareness Month, and how they play a crucial role in preserving your eyesight. Glaucoma, often referred to as the “silent thief of sight,” can lead to irreversible vision loss if left untreated.

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East Cary Family Physicians

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, focusing on early detection, prevention, and the vital role of regular screenings in women’s healthcare. Most breast cancers are diagnosed in women over the age of 50. At East Cary Family Physicians, we believe that knowledge is power.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 5, 2022

Therapy can help you share and diagnose problems that may be impacting your mental health. We are often informed about the importance of physical health, via exercising, physical check ups, or eating healthy, but it is important that mental health does not get overlooked.

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Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

If you have been diagnosed with carotid disease, these vessels may be narrower as a result of plaque buildup within the walls of the artery. If you have been diagnosed with carotid artery disease, do not wait to learn more about your treatment options, including surgery.

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Vascular Physician

MARCH 6, 2023

If you've been diagnosed with a venous disease or are interested in protecting your vein health, there are practical steps you can take to manage and prevent symptoms. The trusted team at the Vascular Institute of the Rockies can help diagnose, treat, and prevent venous diseases and their consequences. What is Venous Disease?

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Vascular Physician

JULY 18, 2022

If you are diagnosed with an aneurysm, the experienced team at the Vascular Institute of the Rockies is here to help guide you through your treatment journey from beginning to end. What Requires Endovascular Aneurysm Repair? Next, the surgeon will use an X-ray to guide the tube to the location of the aneurysm. What is the Recovery Time?

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

So, the next time I hear a discussant on the podcast appear to miraculously solve a case, I’ll try to reframe my “awe” as “inspiration” – recognizing that with hard work and dedication, we too can eventually make such difficult diagnoses. “How do they do it?!!”

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Vascular Physician

JUNE 12, 2022

If you are diagnosed with claudication, your healthcare provider will likely create a personalized treatment plan to help relieve your symptoms, reduce pain, and reduce your chances of experiencing other complications, such as heart disease. When your arteries are not healthy, your overall quality of life can be affected.

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Vascular Physician

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

These complications could include: Venous ulcers Skin infections and cellulitis Blood clots (both superficial and deep) Treatment Options If your healthcare provider suspects that you could have CVI, they will diagnose you by performing a physical exam and vein ultrasound.

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FDA Law

AUGUST 30, 2021

We have previously posted blogs about FDA’s increasing interest on cybersecurity both in the premarket (see our past blog posts here , here , and here ) and the postmarket space (see our past blog posts here and here ). FDA is now expanding its cybersecurity effort in servicing of medical devices. privileged access issue)?

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Vascular Physician

AUGUST 19, 2021

With the primary goals of reducing your pain and symptoms, treatment for TOS include: Physical Therapy Medications Surgery After being examined and diagnosed, your doctor can make a personalized treatment plan to help you manage your TOS and reduce your symptoms. TOS can affect virtually anyone, regardless of their age or gender.

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Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

At the Vascular Institute of the Rockies, we have an experienced medical team that is well equipped to diagnose and treat venous disorders. Poor venous circulation causes a variety of unpleasant symptoms, including varicose veins, swelling in the lower extremities, leg pain, and slow healing.

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Effects of Exercise on Vascular Health When you move your body, your muscles need more blood to function properly. Because of this, your body strengthens and improves functionality of your blood vessels as it moves oxygen-rich blood from your heart to your muscles.

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GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

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. Eric: Alex, we got a great show today on Dysphagia Revisited. Who do we have on with us today? Eric: Oh boy. Alex: It’s back.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

I still struggle to know when it is the right time to use LRs, and often find myself reaching for them in times of diagnostic ambiguity or when I am considering unfamiliar diagnoses. Clinical Reasoning Corner: Likelihood Ratios By Jack Penner Welcome back, Clinical Problem Solvers! To do that, we need to rely on LRs. pancreatitis).

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PEMBlog

MAY 20, 2025

So it’s the name for all of the cool imaging studies that we order on all of our patients, and they are essential for doing our daily jobs and identifying serious conditions like traumatic brain injuries, appendicitis, and stroke. And what are some of the trends that you’re seeing regarding how often we’re performing these studies?

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FDA Law

DECEMBER 4, 2023

On October 10th, based on ability to pay, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas imposed a $275,000 civil penalty on Zarzamora Healthcare LLC, in San Antonio, and its pharmacist-owner. Federal Court Orders San Antonio-Area Pharmacy and Pharmacist to Pay $275,000 Civil Penalty in Case Alleging Unlawful Opioid Distribution, Oct.

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Vascular Physician

JULY 11, 2021

How is Raynaud's Phenomenon diagnosed? What is Raynaud's Phenomenon? Raynaud's phenomenon, also known as Raynaud Syndrome, is an exaggerated response to a normal physiologic process. This means that the body reacts as it is supposed to, but in an exaggerated way. What is the difference between primary and secondary Raynaud's phenomenon?

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Vascular Physician

OCTOBER 10, 2022

To diagnose this condition, your physician may perform screening tests, such as an ankle-brachial index test (ABI). An ABI less than 0.9 indicates that your legs and feet are not receiving as much blood flow as required. Treatment is patient-specific and based on age, health, and severity.

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FDA Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

This led to delays in releasing a uniform policy and templates for COVID-19, as well as many other problems (see blog post chronicling some of the challenges here ). This led to delays in releasing a uniform policy and templates for COVID-19, as well as many other problems (see blog post chronicling some of the challenges here ).

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FDA Law

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

The rest of this blog will focus on the Clinical Trials Grants Program. By Sarah Wicks & James E. Valentine — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a pivotal role in fostering the development of treatments for rare diseases through its Orphan Products Grants Program.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

I’ll make the important distinction between gastritis – which is diagnosed only via endoscopy – and dyspepsia, the term best used to describe the symptoms many patients experience. I’ll dive into the latest clinical practice guidelines and discuss evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

DECEMBER 3, 2019

She has been evaluated three times over this period, and each time she was diagnosed with cellulitis. Let’s split this category initially into two subgroups: non-infectious and “wrong bug.” Non-infectious: The signs and symptoms that lead us towards diagnosing an infection are often non-specific, so it’s important that we consider mimics.

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