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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

Digital contact lenses sound like science fiction: the translucent layer on your eye transmitting special information about your body to an outside device. In 2016, Google developed an eye-scanning technique for looking at retinal images and detecting diabetic retinopathy as well as a trained ophthalmologist. and specificity of 95.4%.

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Accessing Pediatric Endocrinology Online in Canada

Dr. Zaar

Finding timely and specialized medical care can be quite a challenge for families, especially when it comes to pediatric endocrinology. Ongoing Monitoring: When it comes to chronic conditions like diabetes or growth hormone deficiencies, regular check-ins are essential.

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Hyberbaric Oxygen Therapy

Vascular Physician

What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and How it Helps Heal Wounds Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy involves treating patients with 100% oxygen (O2) at elevated atmospheric pressures in a specially designed chamber. The chambers are about 3 feet in diameter and 8 feet long, so they are big enough for people to enter and exit easily.

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Anatomy of a Healthy Plate- Guest Blogger Rebecca Gray

New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

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"Why Everyone Is Talking About This Medical Clinic in Michigan!"

Plum Health

From managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive care and health screenings, the clinic is known for providing patient-centered care. Primary Care for All Ages and Stages of Life This clinic specializes in primary care for patients of all ages. Call now or book online to take control of your health!

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Time for Geriatric Assessments in Cancer Care: William Dale, Mazie Tsang, and John Simmons

GeriPal

So I make the point, they often say, “Oh, you have this special population,” like pediatrics, where it’s 10% or something. ” But there seems to be something special when we move from something that we can just check box like, “I’ve done this,” like a lab order or imaging study.

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Allowing Patients to Die: Louise Aronson and Bill Andereck

GeriPal

Her most recent book is Elderhood. He made it very clear that he called me by looking my number up in the phone book. He was a terrible diabetic. They have a special skill, and when they see someone who needs it, they need to use it. That makes it really special for them and for me. Louise, welcome back to GeriPal.