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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

Women’s health screenings are an essential part of preventive care, yet many people aren’t sure what to expect during these visits—or when the right time is to schedule them. A women’s health check typically includes a review of your medical history, a physical examination, and specific screenings based on your age and risk factors.

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Why are So Many Teens and 20-Somethings Today Anxiety-Ridden?

Doctor Rachel

Loss of community connection and support In my book BodyWise , I write about the challenging mismatch between our physiology — which was designed for humans living thousands of years ago — and our culture and environment. And I am not alone. No one knows exactly why teens are more anxious than they used to be, but I have a few guesses.

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

The 80-year-old Ray Flynn lost his central vision entirely, but with the help of the retinal implant, he could make out shapes on the computer screen. How far can you see and hear? When it comes to vision, it’s around 50 miles, talking about hearing, it’s only 1-2 miles at best! What about the smell of the flowers? Globally 1.1

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How Gut Health and Digestion Influence Cholesterol Levels

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Your digestive system doesn’t just process food; it also influences cholesterol screening levels in your bloodstream. To eliminate excess cholesterol, specialized liver enzymes transform it into bile salts that get stored in your gallbladder. Specific strains and enzymatic factors influence efficiency.

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Medicine or Madness?

Blood, Sweat, and Tears

But What broke the monotony was a special nurse with a special personality who I laughed my head off with during every call. Sister N pointed to the screen with a blood pressure reading of 180/110. I guess it’s necessary as a coping mechanism. The humour is a must, but sometimes has a hint of darkness.

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Intentionally Interprofessional Care: DorAnne Donesky, Michelle Milic, Naomi Saks, & Cara Wallace

GeriPal

The many arguments, theories, & approaches across settings and conditions are explored in detail in the book they edited, “ Intentionally Interprofessional Palliative Care ” (discount code AMPROMD9). So you published this book intentionally. Show me your scars.” Scars, really? I’ve been there. You probably have too.

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

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary The comprehensive geriatric assessment is one of the cornerstones of geriatrics. But does the geriatric assessment do anything? Does it improve outcomes that patients, caregivers, and clinicians care about? We talk about: What is a practical geriatric assessment and how can busy oncologists actually do one? Thank you.