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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

It can be extremely stressful trying to deal with all of the emotions and physical symptoms that you will experience postpartum while also trying to ensure your baby is getting enough to eat. A lactation consultant can recognize signs of these problems and refer you to the appropriate physician to diagnose and/or treat these conditions.

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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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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

I enjoy seeing patients for all kinds of visits as well – mental health, physicals, GYN concerns, coughs/colds, etc. Therefore, these doctors are not eligible to become board-certified in any of the specialties recognized by the AMA’s American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). You can tell me anything!

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When to Go to Urgent Care for a Sore Throat: How Can Urgent Care Help?

Doctor On Demand

Urgent care clinics provide quick diagnoses and treatments, including antibiotics if needed. The provider examines your throat, may perform tests like a strep test, and diagnoses the cause. Then, they’ll perform a physical examination. Treatment After diagnosing the cause of your sore throat, the doctor will prescribe treatment.

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Telehealth vs In-Person Palliative Care: A Podcast with Joseph Greer, Lynn Flint, Simone Rinaldi, and Vicki Jackson

GeriPal

However, lack of physical presence may make this contender struggle to land the emotional support punch that is at the very heart of palliative care. So you’d have to make a solid argument to get it through a review board. Who will emerge victorious? But it was not uniform across all sites. Eric 30:15 Great.