The Clinical Problem Solvers

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Steph Sherman, Lindsey , Emma , and Sharmin tackle a case presented by Anna Want to learn more about Women in Diagnosis (WDx) series? Blog post – by Smitha Want to test your learning? She went to medical school at the University of Michigan and did internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.

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Plum Health

MAY 19, 2023

If you choose not to use insurance at all, there are alternatives like a medical cost-sharing or health share service, for wrap-around coverage. Health shares cover larger medical expenses outside the scope of DPC and even offers a 15% discount to members who have a DPC membership with Plum Health.

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Priority Physicians

JANUARY 20, 2025

In our direct primary care setting, we take the time to deep-dive and explain options to our patients so they’re comfortable with a diagnosis and treatment plan that might not require an X-ray. Consider a patient with painful arthritic knees who has tried several oral medications without experiencing relief.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

JUNE 12, 2022

A problem representation (PR, or Summary Statement) is an evolving, concise summary that highlights the defining features of a case , helping clinicians generate a focused differential diagnosis and identify the next steps in diagnosis and treatment. His past medical history is significant for hypertension and diabetes mellitus.

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Vascular Physician

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These include: Being overweight or obese Advanced age Psoriatic or rheumatoid arthritis Pregnancy Undergoing surgery Diagnosis and Medical Evaluation If you are exhibiting signs of lymphedema, do not wait to seek medical attention. Early diagnosis could mean a more effective treatment plan.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Pharmacists’ Corresponding Responsibility A controlled substance prescription, to be valid, must be issued for “a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practitioner acting in the usual course of [their] professional practice.” Zarzamora Press Release. The government asserted additional allegations that are outside our scope.

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Vascular Physician

JUNE 26, 2022

If you've been diagnosed with a DVT (deep vein thrombosis), you may be wondering if your condition will resolve on its own or if medical intervention is necessary. While it is possible for blood clots to be absorbed by your body and resolve on their own without any medical assistance, this is more common in blood clots that are small.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself asking that question after listening to a discussant on the podcast arrive at some unexpected diagnosis, only to have the biopsy or lab test prove them right. “How do they do it?!!” Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got to get back to my morning clinical reasoning “work out”.

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ABIM

MAY 18, 2025

and Globally IBD is no longer a rare diagnosis. Without a full understanding of the disease context, he recommended surgery that, in hindsight, was not the medically appropriate next step. I was living with pain, confusion, and shame, and I didn’t yet have the words or the diagnosis to explain it to others. In the U.S.,

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Other factors that could make you more likely to be affected by RAS include: High blood pressure High cholesterol Diabetes Smoking Unhealthy diet Men over the age of 45 and women over the age of 55 Obesity What Are the Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Complications? In most cases, RAS does not exhibit any noticeable signs or symptoms.

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Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Patients may find that medications including antihistamines (especially 1st generation), dopamine receptor antagonists, and select antidepressants worsen or even cause their RLS symptoms Diagnosing RLS Restless Leg Syndrome is a clinical diagnosis requiring all five of the following clinical features.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

our own illness scripts) as we reason to a working diagnosis or a final diagnosis. So the illness script we developed as a first-year medical student will evolve over time. Including key features with high likelihood ratios will help you decide whether to treat, test for, or toss a diagnosis.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 26, 2025

Now these injuries make up less than 1% of all pediatric trauma, but when they occur, they demand precision and vigilance in terms of diagnosis and management. Now, you may recall some teaching that you got in medical school or residency where the management was dictated by which zone was injured.

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Vascular Physician

MARCH 25, 2022

Type I – Antegrade vertebral flow is reduced Type II – Antegrade flow during diastolic phase and retrograde flow during systolic phase Type III – Permanent retrograde vertebral flow Diagnosis Diagnosis can be made using imaging such as duplex ultrasound of the subclavian and vertebral arteries.

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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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Vascular Physician

MARCH 10, 2022

Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent more serious complications from developing. If you're diagnosed with a disease that affects your vessels (veins & arteries) organs including your heart and lungs can be affect. Even your legs and feet can feel the effects of an unhealthy circulatory system.

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FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The rules include changes to the notification process, medication packaging, the handling of reports, and safety issues. Please note these helpful Nonresident Pharmacy Licensure FAQs California Pharmacists can continue to provide oral therapeutics to patients after a positive Covid-19 diagnosis. Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.Cs

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 3, 2025

Houck We appreciate receiving feedback on our blog posts. We received a response to our post on the prescribing red flags indicating the likelihood of certain prescriptions filled by Walgreens pharmacies were invalid because they lacked a legitimate medical purpose or were not issued in the usual course of professional practice.

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Vascular Physician

JUNE 27, 2021

blog h2 { margin-top: 1.25rem; } Varicose veins are quite common and often lead to pain, embarrassment and possibly further health issues. For proper diagnosis, a vascular specialist will complete a comprehensive evaluation that includes an ultrasound to detect varicose veins, evaluate blood flow and determine the efficiency of vein valves.

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Vascular Physician

JANUARY 11, 2023

Once the diagnosis of lymphedema has been made by a medical professional, treatment can be started. Before treating lymphedema, it is important to rule out other vascular causes related to venous or arterial disease as the treatment options vary significantly based on the vessel type.

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Vascular Physician

APRIL 25, 2022

Leg swelling due to arterial disease, in the absence of other medical problems, is uncommon. Diagnosis and Treatment: A thorough examination of circulation and inspection of the ulcers are the first steps in making the correct diagnosis. The area surrounding the wound maybe cool to the touch due to the lack of blood flow.

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Vascular Physician

OCTOBER 24, 2022

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 you notice any signs of May-Thurner syndrome or DVT, don't wait to seek medical attention. Many people who have May-Thurner syndrome don't exhibit any symptoms.

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Vascular Physician

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In fact, sexual dysfunction is so often associated with Leriche Syndrome that the absence of this symptom suggests that another diagnosis should be considered. Finally, a medication called Cilostazol is occasionally prescribed to help with symptoms of cramping.

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Vascular Physician

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2022

First, FDA is proposing to add a statement to the introduction section of the 2018 guidance that certain “non-addictive medical products to treat pain or addiction” may be eligible for breakthrough designation. It is not always clear to sponsors of breakthrough designation requests the level of evidence required to meet this standard.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

There is much to unpack, and we intend to do so in a series of blog posts. The end of enforcement discretion The PR proposes to phase out LDT “enforcement discretion” over a period of four years, after which most LDTs will be subject to all applicable medical device regulatory requirements.

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FDA Law Blog

JULY 31, 2023

In addition, a pharmacist could partially fill a schedule II prescription issued to patients in a Long Term Care Facility or who have a terminal medical illness diagnosis. 21 U.S.C. § The Final Rule a. Patient Request A patient may also request that their prescription for a schedule II substance be partially filled. b)(5)(i)). (2)

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FDA Law Blog

APRIL 20, 2021

Medical Device Data System. Medical Image Storage Device. Remove non-device software functions intended for storing and retrieving, so that a medical image storage device is a hardware device that provides electronic storage and retrieval functions for medical images. Medical Image Communications Device.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

I’ll dive into the latest clinical practice guidelines and discuss evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment. Now, in the pediatric emergency department, the diagnosis of reflux is primarily clinical. Again, otherwise the diagnosis is based on history and physical examination.

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FDA Law Blog

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 ). academic medical center laboratories). Finally, the policy emphasizes the importance of validation data, and states that FDA is providing EUA templates.

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FDA Law Blog

MAY 19, 2025

For a controlled substance prescription to be effective, that is valid, it must be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practitioner acting in the usual course of their professional practice. Complaint, 82. 81, 86, 251.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 27, 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. isolation for SARS-CoV-2).

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FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2022

Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Richard A. These practical benefits are in marked contrast to molecular COVID-19 tests that are used for definitive diagnosis and are generally expected to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus at least 95% of the time when someone is infected.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Note we do not discuss the cell expansion variety of this treatment further in this blog as the court quickly dispensed of it as obviously not subject to the SSP exception.) These procedures are offered to treat a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer’s, arthritis, asthma, cancer, etc., 21 U.S.C. § a) or the SSP exception.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Newberger — We can all acknowledge that the title of this post is not that funny-at least, not to anyone other than medical device regulatory nerds, such as the author of this post. By Jennifer D. Manufacturers can expect increased interaction with the review team and prioritized review of the marketing submission.”

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PEMBlog

AUGUST 30, 2023

This is a blog post and a podcast episode 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 Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — On March 8th FDA granted Quidel’s Sofia 2 SARS Antigen+ FIA and Sofia 2 SARS Antigen+ FIA Control Swab Set. In the best tradition of teasers, keep reading our blog. By Richard A. Lewis, Senior Regulatory Device & Biologics Expert & Lisa M.

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