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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

They are well-equipped to manage chronic diseases, provide routine screenings, and guide preventive strategies. They are trained not only in diagnosing and treating illness, but also in coordinating care with specialists when necessary. It’s about staying ahead of disease. Why Choose 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 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. And I also read that 1 out of 10 newly diagnosed HIV cases are in older adults.