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Our Anxiety Epidemic: How to Stop Fearing the Future

Priority Physicians

Many of us know where our meals come from, have sufficient clothing, enjoy roofs over our heads, access heating and air conditioning, use reliable transportation, and receive effective medications. Physical Effects of Anxiety Anxiety levels in Indiana are high — 32.9% So why is the general population so anxious?

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Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist

Priority Physicians

Consider a patient with painful arthritic knees who has tried several oral medications without experiencing relief. As you heal, check in with your direct primary care physician. See Your Direct Primary Care Doctor for Orthopedic Pain Management Are you concerned about swelling or recurring pain from a fall or sports injury?

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Trading One Substance for Another: Replacing Alcohol With THC

Priority Physicians

He thinks legalization is a mistake , characterizing THC as addictive, mentally and physically disorienting, and a gateway to the misuse of other drugs. Medical scientists have limited knowledge of it. But as more states legalize cannabis — and medical and recreational use increases — research is being conducted rapidly.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

You just got to take a good history and do a physical examination, especially when the symptoms are typical, like regurgitation, heartburn, or epigastric pain in an older child or adolescent. Again, otherwise the diagnosis is based on history and physical examination. pylori, medication overuse, particularly NSAIDs or other stressors.

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

As the name suggests, a family physician can take care of your entire family – from the day of your birth (even before!) During our post-medical school residency years, we are trained by many different types of doctors including pediatricians, OB/GYNs, surgeons, psychiatrists, neurologists, ENTs and more.