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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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Booking a Canadian Endocrinologist for Online Follow-Ups

Dr. Zaar

Why Follow-Ups Matter in Endocrinology: Booking a Canadian endocrinologist for online follow-ups is essential for managing endocrine disorders like thyroid disease, diabetes, and hormone imbalances. Whether you’re managing hypothyroidism or insulin resistance, digital visits make expert care more accessible.

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

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Practice supervisor: Practice supervisors oversee a facility’s day-to-day operations, from supervising staff to managing the office budget. Previous management experience is required. In Connecticut, they work independently or alongside physicians to diagnose and treat patients. Prior experience in a medical office is required.

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5 Warning Signs Of Diabetes: When To Get Your Blood Sugar Checked

Center for Family Medicine

Knowing the warning signs of this chronic condition helps reduce the risk of long-term damage. Take control of your health Diabetes is a manageable condition, but early detection allows for timely intervention. However, knowing when to get blood sugar levels checked can be confusing.

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Personalized Diabetes Treatment Plans: How Connecticut Specialists Approach Care

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Every year in Connecticut, about 17,000 adults are diagnosed with diabetes, a serious chronic condition. There are many types of diabetes — including type 1, type 2 and gestational — and many factors that affect how the condition changes over time. Ask for More Support, if You Need It Managing diabetes can be hard.

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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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