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Prescribing Red Flags and Suspicious Controlled Substance Orders: Current Cautionary Tales

FDA Law Blog

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. Prescriptions Containing No Diagnosis or Intended Use Controlled substance prescriptions issued with a non-specific diagnosis or no diagnosis. Complaint ¶ 60.

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Unraveling Lymphedema: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options

Vascular Physician

Other signs of lymphedema include: Feeling tightness or heaviness in the affected area Thickening of the skin Frequent infections It is best to schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider as soon as you notice one or more symptoms of lymphedema. Early diagnosis could mean a more effective treatment plan.

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Can a DVT go away on its own?

Vascular Physician

If your healthcare provider suspects that you could have DVT, they will likely perform a series of tests to provide you with a diagnosis and personalized treatment plan. If you experience any of the symptoms of DVT, don't wait to schedule an appointment with the experienced team at the Vascular Institute of the Rockies.

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Arteriovenous Fistula: What It Is and How It Is Treated in Vascular Surgery

Vascular Physician

Diagnosis and Treatment of AVFs AVFs are diagnosed by a healthcare provider. If the healthcare provider suspects you have an AVF, they will request other tests to confirm it. For severe cases with larger AVFs, surgical treatment may be necessary. Sometimes, small AVFs can resolve on their own over time.

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The Link Between Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease

Vascular Physician

Some PAD complications are more likely to occur in individuals who also have diabetes, including: Stroke Heart attack Non healing wounds Diagnosis and Treatment of PAD Since PAD may not produce symptoms, a healthcare provider is necessary in diagnosing this condition.

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What Triggers May-Thurner Syndrome

Vascular Physician

This can make it difficult for individuals to get a proper diagnosis and the treatment they need to prevent the condition from progressing into something more serious. If your healthcare provider suspects that you could have May-Thurner syndrome, they will likely use noninvasive imaging studies to diagnose you.

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Advanced Imaging of Children in the ED: Ultrasound, CT, and MRI

PEMBlog

(Blooms: Analyze; Kirkpatrick Level 3 Behavior): Assess the impact of implementing strategies for reducing low-value imaging in the pediatric emergency department on patient care outcomes, including diagnostic accuracy, radiation exposure, and healthcare costs. Subspecialists are key, right? And that’s really not the case at all.

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