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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. Why Choose Virtual Pediatric Endocrine Care?

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Is it an Urinary Tract Infection or Something Else?

Dr. Michael Bazel

Interstitial Cystitis (IC) Also known as painful bladder syndrome, interstitial cystitis is a chronic condition that causes bladder pressure and pelvic pain. Specialized Testing for STIs or IC: If an infection is not found, further tests may be necessary to diagnose underlying conditions like STIs or interstitial cystitis.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

It's the first point of contact for all your medical needs, from routine check-ups to managing chronic conditions. Patients who have a trusted primary care doctor are more likely to follow medical advice, manage their chronic conditions effectively, and ultimately enjoy better health outcomes. What is in a clinic?

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Nurse Practitioners Critical in Treating Older Adults as Ranks of Geriatricians Shrink

Physician's Weekly

On a gloomy Friday in January, Johnson, a nurse practitioner who treats older adults, had a hospice consult with Ellen, a patient in her 90s in declining health. Their growth has bolstered primary care, and, like doctors, they can specialize in particular branches of medicine. “Hello. How are you feeling?”

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

Plum Health

Primary Care for All Ages and Stages of Life This clinic specializes in primary care for patients of all ages. Whether it’s ensuring children receive the right vaccinations and developmental checkups or helping seniors manage chronic conditions like arthritis, this clinic offers services for everyone.

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RCT of Palliative Care for Heart Failure and Lung Disease: David Bekelman and Lyndsay DeGroot

GeriPal

So, there was this study called, Acute Care for Elders, where they developed these specialized units and they had specialized attention to multidisciplinary geriatric domains for inpatient hospitalized older adults, and they showed great outcomes. So, the docs actually wrote orders for tests, medications, consults. Alex: Yeah.

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Optimizing Nutrition in Aging: A Podcast with Anna Pleet, Elizabeth Eckstrom, and Emily Johnston

GeriPal

Now there’s evidence for some more specialized hormonal conditions. So it’s like we’ve all this evidence for the prevention of x, y and z chronic condition because that’s easier to kind of deal with. Go on, Anna. What are some of the others? Anna 12:17 Yeah, actually, I was seeing a study for PCOS.

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