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How to Improve Care for Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions

Physician's Weekly

Caring for patients with multiple chronic conditions requires identifying those at risk, clear communication, and coordinated care to improve outcomes. Approximately 60% of American adults live with at least one chronic condition , and 40% of them have more than one. Have open gaps in care or medications not filled.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Check credentials through reliable websites like: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) Don’t hesitate to ask the clinic or hospital about the doctor’s credentials. Certification shows they’ve completed specialized training and passed rigorous exams.

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Eli Lilly to Buy Gene Therapy Firm Verve in $1 Billion Deal to Develop Heart Drug

Physician's Weekly

Verve is developing a new class of gene-editing drugs that could be given just once to treat chronic conditions. The treatment is being tested in a Phase 1b clinical trial and has received fast-track designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), The WSJ added.

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Why Concierge, Concierge Doctor, and Concierge Medicine Are Revolutionizing Healthcare (And Why You Should Care)

Plum Health

As a concierge doctor, I provide an array of services that go beyond what most patients experience in a regular clinic setting. Patients with Chronic Conditions Those with chronic conditions often require more frequent visits, follow-ups, and adjustments to their care plans. In fact, many concierge practices do.

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Predicting Pediatric Pneumonia Severity in the ED: A New Multinational Model from PERN

PEMBlog

Published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health , thisprospective cohort study of over 2200 childrenacross 73 Emergency Departments in 14 countries developed and validated clinical prediction models to help clinicians distinguishmildCAP frommoderate or severecases, and ultimately guide decisions about hospital admission.

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

DPC clinics provide members with: Personalized, preventive care Management of chronic conditions No co-pays or insurance billing Treatment of ailments and illnesses Same-day appointments and no wait times Unlimited appointment lengths 24/7 access to care Exams, labs, and testing Specialist referrals, as necessary And much more.

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Navigating the Quademic: Clinical Differentiation of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and Norovirus in Pediatric Emergency Care

PEMBlog

Differentiating these pathogens based on clinical presentation is crucial for targeted management, minimizing unnecessary diagnostic tests, and optimizing healthcare resources. Secondary bacterial pneumonia: Characterized by clinical deterioration after an initial period of improvement.

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