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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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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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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. An MRI augments and adds confidence to our clinical diagnosis. Imaging isn’t always required to get them there.

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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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Not “burnout,” not moral injury—human rights violations

Pamela Wible MD

(Published 3/18/19, updated 6/20/25) What Is Physician “Burnout”—and Why It Matters Physician “burnout” is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress in the medical workplace. So why are physicians experiencing physical and mental collapse from overwork?

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Dysphagia Revisited: A Podcast with Raele Donetha Robison and Nicole Rogus-Pulia

GeriPal

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. So, we use that information to formulate a treatment plan. I think someone has a song request for Alex. Raele: I do.

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Understanding Pelvic Venous Disorders

Vascular Physician

The hormonal and physical changes associated with pregnancy are thought to be the primary cause of pelvic venous Disorders. Treatment Options for Pelvic Venous Disorders: There is no cure, and in most instances these conditions cannot be prevented.