East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

In this blog, we will explore the significance of regular health check-ups and how they contribute to your overall well-being. Building a Strong Doctor-Patient Relationship: Regular health check-ups also play a vital role in establishing a strong doctor-patient relationship. What are Regular Health Check-ups?

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FDA Law Blog

JULY 10, 2024

Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert — FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) recently partnered with the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) to host a two-day workshop to help advance the use of patient-generated health data (PGHD) to support improved clinical trials, medical device development, and regulatory science.

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Priority Physicians

JANUARY 20, 2025

But if you’re a patient of a direct primary care (DPC) practice , you don’t need to guess about orthopedic pain management. Unfortunately, traditional care doctors often resort to the two easiest options for patients with joint or back pain: They send the patient for imaging or refer them to a specialist.

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ABIM

MAY 18, 2025

As a Latina IBD patient, I’ve come to understand that my experience has been shaped not only by the disease itself, but through the lens of culture, identity and the disparities that influence how patients, like myself, are seen, treated and supported. This burden of the disease is being felt by patients and healthcare providers.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

This is a blog post designed to disseminate the important work of Choosing Wisely , an initiative of the the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, the goal of which is the spark conversations between clinicians and patients about what tests, treatments, and procedures are needed – and which ones are not.

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Priority Physicians

JANUARY 27, 2025

Physical Effects of Anxiety Anxiety levels in Indiana are high — 32.9% Release Stress Anxiety can be pathologic, resulting from a physical or mental disorder beyond an individual’s control. Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend, IN and has a passion for putting his patients first in his practice.

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Family Physicians of Greeley

MAY 17, 2023

In this blog, we will explore effective strategies for improving mental health and nurturing a positive mindset. Engage in Physical Activity: Physical activity is not only beneficial for your physical health but also plays a vital role in improving your mental well-being.

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Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Peripheral Arterial Disease and Foot Wounds By Lauren Molchan, DPM R2 When do you suspect PAD in patients with wounds? · · Keep in mind patients with significant neuropathy may not have typical claudication symptoms. . · Patient's have an abnormal ABI if the value is lower than 0.9. If the ABI is higher than 1.2

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

There are numerous examples where device output is controlled to maintain a physical measurement, such as pressure, at a set point. The PCLC Draft Guidance recommends that patient-related hazards, especially inter- and intra-patient variability, device-related hazards, and use-related hazards be evaluated as part of the risk analysis.

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

There are numerous examples where device output is controlled to maintain a physical measurement, such as pressure, at a set point. The PCLC Draft Guidance recommends that patient-related hazards, especially inter- and intra-patient variability, device-related hazards, and use-related hazards be evaluated as part of the risk analysis.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Likelihood ratios (LRs), which help us determine how a test changes the probability of a disease, are defined as: For example, say 60% of patients with aortic stenosis have a systolic ejection murmur best heard over the aortic valve area, and only 10% of patients without aortic stenosis have that same murmur. x 10 9 cells/L, Hgb 9.7

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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. Keeping your blood circulating with regular exercise or physical activity may alleviate some pain. Patients may feel a mild discomfort during the procedure. Multiple sessions may be required.

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Vascular Physician

JULY 10, 2022

Thursday Sept 8, 2022 11:00 - 11:30 am Registration in Foyer on 3rd Floor by Platte River Ballroom Visit with Sponsors in Confluence Room C (30 mins) 11:30 – 12:15pm Lunch/Visit with Sponsors in Confluence Room C (45 mins) 12:15 – 12:20pm Welcome/Introductions in Platte River Room by Barb Melendez, MD (5 mins) Session 1: 12:20 – 12:50pm (..)

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

This is a blog post designed to disseminate the important work of Choosing Wisely , an initiative of the the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, the goal of which is the spark conversations between clinicians and patients about what tests, treatments, and procedures are needed – and which ones are not.

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Vascular Physician

MARCH 25, 2022

Treatment Options Conservative management includes lifestyle changes such as smoking cessation, weight loss, and regular physical exercise. Patients with burdensome symptoms and occlusive disease can be managed by a vascular surgeon, either with open surgery or percutaneously.

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Vascular Physician

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Patients with arterial blockage may have no symptoms. However, the most common symptoms for patients with Leriche Syndrome include hip, thigh, and buttock claudication which may be on both sides. Treatment is patient-specific and based on age, health, and severity. An ABI less than 0.9 What are the symptoms?

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Vascular Physician

MARCH 10, 2022

Typically patients get a lymphatic pump, which is a sleeve that goes over the leg and pushes the fluid from the toes back to the center of the body. MOST PATIENTS will improve with weight loss. Unfortunately, there isn't a great imaging study or test to diagnose lymphedema yet. This is usually used for an hour or two, EVERY DAY.

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Vascular Physician

AUGUST 23, 2022

Thursday Sept 8, 2022 11:00 - 11:30 am Registration in Foyer on 3rd Floor by Platte River Ballroom Visit with Sponsors in Confluence Room C (30 mins) 11:30 – 12:15pm Lunch/Visit with Sponsors in Confluence Room C (45 mins) 12:15 – 12:20pm Welcome/Introductions in Platte River Room by Barbara Melendez, MD (5 mins) Session 1: 12:20 – (..)

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Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Most patients can expect to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days after surgery. Be sure to follow your health care provider's recommendations for physical activity restrictions and gradually reintroduce normal activities.

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Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

If you have arterial disease, please consult your physician before using compression therapy, as this may be contraindicated for some patients. Proper fitting and care can usually help you avoid them. Can compression therapy be used during pregnancy? Are there alternatives to compression therapy?

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Vascular Physician

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They can diagnose the condition by: Performing a physical exam Using diagnostic imaging such as ultrasound to get a closer look at the blood flow within the scrotum Grading Varicoceles Grades are used to score the severity of varicoceles. Patients can resume normal activities after about a week and should be fully recovered after six weeks.

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Priority Physicians

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

He thinks legalization is a mistake , characterizing THC as addictive, mentally and physically disorienting, and a gateway to the misuse of other drugs. Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend, IN and has a passion for putting his patients first in his practice.

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Aspiring Minority Doctor

APRIL 17, 2021

Not sure if it will help anyone, and I made sure to retract program names, so just posting on the blog for my memories. I am 11 hours into my shift and between physical and telemedicine visits, I have seen a total of 46 patients today AND finished all my notes! Right now, I am at work and just got a break.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

See our prior blog post summarizing the different phaseout stages and categories of enforcement discretion. is it the lab itself, the healthcare provider, or the patient?). While a removal requires physical removal from the point of use, a correction does not. Even if LDT materials never leave a lab, they can be recalled.

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The Motivated MD

OCTOBER 10, 2024

With increasing emphasis on patient turnover and documentation, all while navigating the complexities of billing and authorization, our jobs are stressful and time-consuming. The Three Fund Portfolio This is where we ultimately return to an investment strategy I have written about previously on this blog.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

This is a blog post designed to disseminate the important work of Choosing Wisely , an initiative of the the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, the goal of which is the spark conversations between clinicians and patients about what tests, treatments, and procedures are needed – and which ones are not.

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

As such, we will publish a separate blog post focused on confirmatory trials and how FDA is interpreting this key provision of its accelerated approval authority. First, patients may be exposed to safety risks from a drug that subsequently fails to demonstrate clinical benefit.

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GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

This simple challenge was focused on putting ourselves in the shoes of our patients with dysphagia who are prescribed thickened liquids. 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.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

To determine whether a long-term neurodevelopmental safety study is necessary, the Guidance describes general considerations, patient and population-specific considerations, and product-specific considerations that should be considered. Patient/population-specific considerations include the timing and frequency of assessments.

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PEMBlog

AUGUST 30, 2023

This is a blog post and a podcast episode designed to disseminate the important work of Choosing Wisely , an initiative of the the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, the goal of which is the spark conversations between clinicians and patients about what tests, treatments, and procedures are needed – and which ones are not.

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FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The Ryan Haight Act did not limit the ability to prescribe controlled substance medications by telemedicine so long as the patient and prescriber had a least one in-person visit. a prescriber that engages in telemedicine with the patient), including a review of PDMP data for the past year.

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FDA Law Blog

JULY 5, 2023

As explained in the Draft Guidance, the prohibition on wholesaling “preserves important distinctions between outsourcing facilities, which are intended to compound drugs for patients whose medical needs cannot be met by approved drugs, from conventional manufacturers, which generally engage in mass manufacturing of FDA-approved drug products.”

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FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 18, 2024

calendar years is both inexplicable and deprives patients and clinicians of options. Without the decision summaries, companies are left to guess at the study design to satisfy special controls and/or engage with FDA through the pre-submission process to obtain feedback.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

I’ll make the important distinction between gastritis – which is diagnosed only via endoscopy – and dyspepsia, the term best used to describe the symptoms many patients experience. Gastroesophageal reflux disease is when the patients have severe symptoms that persist and cause long term issues.

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FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Indeed, recent jurisdictional developments suggest that a wide of array of stakeholders could have standing to challenge the Agency’s attempt to restrict access to commonly used LDTs, including individual laboratories, hospitals, physicians and healthcare providers who routinely use these tests, and patients who depend on them.

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 2, 2022

The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering describes computational modeling as “the use of computers to simulate and study complex systems using mathematics, physics and computer science.” NIH, Computational Modeling (May 2020). Similar techniques can be used to model complex biological systems.

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 22, 2022

It was alleged that other employees administered the medication to patients even after observing signs of tampering, although no patients were reported harmed. In our experience, companies can be inconsistent in taking disciplinary action for violations involving controlled substances.

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