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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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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Vascular Physician

JULY 11, 2021

How is Raynaud's Phenomenon diagnosed? Evaluation begins with three screening questions: Are your fingers or toes unusually sensitive to cold? What is Raynaud's Phenomenon? Raynaud's phenomenon, also known as Raynaud Syndrome, is an exaggerated response to a normal physiologic process. Do your fingers or toes turn white, blue, or both?

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 6, 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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FDA Law

MAY 25, 2022

Javitt — On April 19, FDA issued a safety communication regarding genetic non-invasive prenatal screening, commonly referred to as non-invasive prenatal tests or NIPT ( here ). NIPT are intended to screen for genetic abnormalities in a fetus. Nor is this the first time that FDA has raised concerns with NIPT.

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Adventures of a Sick Doctor

JUNE 5, 2021

I've been neglecting this blog. I glanced at the screen occasionally to watch the wonderful new President Dr Ina Kelly and her colleagues deliver their speeches. I abandoned the Weetabix-encrusted bowls and sat in front of the screen, head in hands. When I was diagnosed with advanced cancer it was easier.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

After discussing screening options for substance use disorder, we go on to talk about both the treatments for it and the issues that arise. Summary Transcript Summary The CDC’s Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain excludes those undergoing cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care. Jessie, welcome back to GeriPal.

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Noreta Family Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

I cannot tell you the number of times that I have seen a patient and discovered additional diagnoses after they had been to urgent care. There are lab tests, imaging studies, vaccines, and screening questions for people in different age groups, as well as for folks with certain lifestyle habits.

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PEMBlog

MARCH 27, 2024

Now, newborn screening, or NBS, includes testing newly born infants for certain IEMs. This episode will help you better prepare for and manage children with inborn errors of metabolism in the Emergency Department. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. And you’re thinking, hey! Brad’s not a pediatric medical geneticist.

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GeriPal

APRIL 18, 2024

I remember walking through San Francisco Airport with Bob, we just happened to be there at similar times, and saying, “Eric and I are thinking about starting a blog.” We discuss, among other things: Findings that in several studies AI was rated by patients as more empathetic than human clinicians (not less, that isn’t a typo).

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