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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

Internal medicine is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults. They are well-equipped to manage chronic diseases, provide routine screenings, and guide preventive strategies. It’s about staying ahead of disease. What Is Internal Medicine?

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HIV, Aging, and Palliative Care: Peter Selwyn and Meredith Greene

GeriPal

One in 10 people with newly diagnosed HIV is an older adult. And I graduated from medical school in the early 80s. And over that first 15 years, which was a very difficult time when there was no treatment at all available, everybody died and usually within months or a year or two of when they were diagnosed. Meredith 09:33 Yes.