The Clinical Problem Solvers

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

As a quick refresher, here is a schema on Ascites : Our ascites episode highlighted two important questions to ask whenever you encounter a patient with ascites: Is there portal hypertension? Q: Is there portal hypertension? is consistent with her ascites being secondary to portal hypertension. Is the ascitic fluid infected?

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Maintaining a healthy circulatory system is a critical part of living a long, healthy life. After all, your blood vessels and heart have a direct effect on how the other systems in your body function. Because of this, it is important to address vascular complications as soon as they arise, including Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Removing the valves provides a clear path for forward moving blood and further decreases the risk of venous hypertension. Some cases may be treated with minimally invasive techniques such as endovascular stenting and angioplasty. Other more complicated cases may require open interventions such as endarterectomy and/or bypass.

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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. Reducing salt intake since a high salt diet may lead to hypertension or narrowing of arteries. According to the American Society for Vascular Surgery, 20-25 million Americans have varicose veins.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

JUNE 12, 2022

His past medical history is significant for hypertension and diabetes mellitus. 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.

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Vascular Physician

APRIL 25, 2022

Hypertension and smoking are two major risk factors that may damage the most inner part of the arteries called the intima, leading to local inflammation and fibrosis that increase the resistance of the vessels and therefore restrict blood flow. Symptoms may be exacerbated by obesity, inactivity, metabolic diseases, pregnancy, and aging.

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Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

If conservative methods fail (Statin, hypertensive medications, glucose control, pain relief, exer-cise, careful foot care) and patient presents with severe signs of limb ischemia (described above), you may need to refer to a vascular surgeon for surgical options. There are three types of gangrene: dry, wet, and gaseous.

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Vascular Physician

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Atherosclerosis is potentiated by hypertension, smoking, lower physical activity, obesity, a diet high in saturated fats, and high glucose or lipid levels. Patients who have a predisposition to atherosclerosis are generally considered to be at higher risk for this condition, and there are several modifiable risk factors for plaque buildup.

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FDA Law Blog

MAY 28, 2025

Jazz is the sponsor of two products, Xywav and Xyrem, both of which are approved for the treatment of cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness in patients 7 years of age and older with narcolepsy, and Xywav also is approved for the treatment of Idiopathic Hypersomnia in adults. Avadels product was approved as a 505(b)(2) referencing Xyrem.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

For both draft guidances, it is unclear what induced FDA to publish these draft guidances now. Draft Guidance Regarding the Statement of Identity and Strength for Human Nonprescription Drug Products. FDA’s thinking on the format to be used is quite specific. It details FDA’s interpretation of the regulation 21 C.F.R.

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 20, 2020

A few risk factors are listed below: Smoking Hypertension Family history Advanced age How many types of aneurysms are there? Embolization An embolus is a blood clot that has broken off and is now free moving throughout the arterial system. This can result in blockage of blood flow to certain parts of the body. Citations: DynaMed [Internet].

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

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. After discussing screening options for substance use disorder, we go on to talk about both the treatments for it and the issues that arise. Jessie, welcome back to GeriPal.

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FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As reported in a recent publication (citations omitted): An estimated 129 million people in the US have at least 1 major chronic disease (eg, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, hypertension) as defined by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

22 Family physicians are the sole care providers for 86% of hypertensive patients and for 71% of diabetics (based on 2.7 Each issue I addressed above would require a systematic review to present the available evidence entirely, which is not feasible for a blog post. Is that appropriate, or should it be the opposite?

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PEMBlog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

So respiratory complications include apnea, secondary bacterial pneumonia, and pulmonary hypertension. This episode also covers what healthcare providers need to know about post-exposure prophylaxis, respiratory precautions, and managing occupational exposures. So here’s the stages of disease. It can take up to a week to grow.

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