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The Impact of a Health Professions Education Program on Concussion Management: A Multi-Methods Study of ECHO Concussion [Neurologic illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries, are diagnosed in 150,000 Ontarians annually, resulting in disruptions to work, school, and sport. Concussion management is complex: variable onset of symptoms, urban/rural disparities, and the many professionals involved in case management.

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Associations between tapering or discontinuing opioids and subsequent pain-related primary care visits [Pain management]

Annals of Family Medicine

Analysis: Monthly visit counts were modeled using negative binomial regression as a function of tapering (≥15% relative dose reduction from baseline), compared to non-tapered reference group, subclassified as tapered-and-continued (MME>0) vs. tapered-and-discontinued (MME=0), baseline utilization, sociodemographics, and comorbidities.

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One Person or a Group of Doctors as Personal Health Care Provider: The Association with Quality of Care for Diabetes [Secondary data analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Background: Diabetes (DM) is a common chronic condition, yet the quality of care varies. The population studied was adults aged 18+ years with self-reported diagnosed type 1 or type 2 DM. Results: A total of n=11508, unweighted (n =3685106, weighted) individuals self-reported diagnosed type 1 or type 2 DM in 2022.

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Disease Diagnosis If a patient visits a hospital with specific symptoms, a primary care doctor diagnoses what they're suffering from. Ongoing Care for Common Illnesses A primary care doctor can continue to treat a patient for common conditions once diagnosed. This way, you can get the treatment and medication you need faster.

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Booking a Canadian Endocrinologist for Online Follow-Ups

Dr. Zaar

Register and Share Medical History You’ll fill out forms with past diagnoses, medications, lab results, and symptoms. It’s perfect for routine check-ins and chronic condition management. Select an Appointment Time Pick a time that fits your schedule. Some services offer same-day availability.

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Do You Need a Family Care Doctor?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

They can help diagnose illnesses, recommend treatments and medications, and guide you on preventive health measures. Supply Ongoing Care for Long-Term Conditions Family care doctors are also well-equipped to provide ongoing medical care for chronic conditions or illnesses that require continual monitoring and treatment.

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Healthcare Jobs in Hamden, CT: Opportunities for Every Experience Level

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

In Connecticut, they work independently or alongside physicians to diagnose and treat patients. Physician assistant: Physician assistants are licensed clinicians who work with supervising physicians to diagnose and treat patients. A graduate degree in nursing is a license requirement.