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

FDA Law Blog

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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Unraveling Lymphedema: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options

Vascular Physician

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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Can a DVT go away on its own?

Vascular Physician

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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Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist

Priority Physicians

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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Subclavian Steal Syndrome

Vascular Physician

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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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

These could include: Pain Swelling Open sores Varicose veins A heavy feeling Skin discoloration What Are the Treatment Options? 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.