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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.” On October 10th, based on ability to pay, the U.S. 11, 2023 ( DOJ Press Release ). 21 U.S.C. § at 62,341.

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What Happens if Peripheral Arterial Disease is Left Untreated?

Vascular Physician

Early detection can lead to a more comfortable and effective treatment plan. The best treatment plan for you will depend on your particular condition and symptoms. Maintaining a healthy circulatory system is a critical part of living a long, healthy life. PAD can be quite painful, especially when exercising your legs.

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What does claudication feel like and what are the most common causes?

Vascular Physician

Because individuals with claudication are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke, seeking medical care quickly is important. We can help determine if claudication is to blame and create an individualized treatment plan to meet your unique needs. What Are the Causes?

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The Link Between Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease

Vascular Physician

These risk factors include: Obesity Smoking Inactivity High blood pressure High cholesterol Family history of diabetes, PAD, or heart disease Symptoms and Complications of PAD It is normal for some individuals with PAD to have symptoms that are mild or not noticeable at all.

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What Triggers May-Thurner Syndrome

Vascular Physician

Because of this, it is common for blood to pool in the individual's leg or for them to develop deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the leg. These could include: Pain Swelling Open sores Varicose veins A heavy feeling Skin discoloration What Are the Treatment Options?

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Hyberbaric Oxygen Therapy

Vascular Physician

Increased oxygen supply can also help individuals suffering from air embolism, decompression sickness, burns, cerebral edema, diabetic wounds, gas gangrene, stroke, and many others. Proper coordination of care is essential for the evaluation and treatment plan of wound care patients.

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

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We also talk about the importance of a proactive approach to involving speech-language pathologists in the care of individuals early on with neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and ALS. Eric: Alex, we got a great show today on Dysphagia Revisited. Who do we have on with us today? Alex: Revisit thickened liquid challenge is back, baby.

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