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How to Choose the Best Hormone Doctor in Connecticut for Your Needs

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Board-certification is another important credential. A hormone doctor who is board-certified in endocrinology has passed the American Board of Internal Medicine’s rigorous exam. This lets you know that they are an expert in diagnosing and treating hormone conditions.

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Action Needed to Close Racial Gaps in Autism Services

Physician's Weekly

As autism diagnoses increase, especially in marginalized groups, experts call for better funding, research inclusion, service access, and workforce diversity. The CDC estimates that one in 36 children aged 8 years old has autism, representing a more than a four-fold increase since 2000.

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How a lactation consultant can help you

Vida Family Medicine

A lactation consultant can recognize signs of these problems and refer you to the appropriate physician to diagnose and/or treat these conditions. Some mothers have no problems producing milk but their babies are not able to transfer milk well due to a their own health problems, neuromuscular restrictions, or ankyloglossia (tongue tie).

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Endocrinology Near Me: Finding the Best Hormone Specialists in Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

If you’ve been diagnosed with an endocrine disorder, like diabetes or an underactive thyroid, or have symptoms that you worry are caused by a hormone imbalance, you may be considering seeing an endocrinologist. Endocrinologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating endocrine system disorders. What is an Endocrinologist?

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RSV: Recognizing RSV Symptoms in Adults

Doctor On Demand

Get RSV Treatment Today See an online doctor in minutes to get diagnosed and treated for RSV. To start, you can schedule a video appointment with a board-certified doctor through the Doctor On Demand telehealth app or website.

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

Virtual visits can diagnose colds, flu , or allergies and help you manage symptoms at home. How Doctor On Demand can help with chest congestion right now If you’re experiencing chest congestion and need answers immediately, start a virtual visit with a board-certified healthcare provider today with Doctor On Demand.

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Should you have a coach? Greg Pawlson, Beth Griffiths, & Vicky Tang

GeriPal

But oftentimes, a therapist has deeper training and really history of trauma and specific diagnoses, versus a coach may be a little bit more future-focused and really works with people, regardless of whether they’re having any diagnosable challenge at the moment. The ICF has lists of certified training programs.