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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

Results: Among 47,033 patients prescribed stable opioids, 13,793 (29.3%) tapered after cohort entry; of these, 10,579 (76.7%) tapered-and-continued and 3,214 (23.3%) tapered-and-discontinued. Relative to non-tapered patients, patients who tapered-and-continued was had similar rates of pain-related primary care visits (aIRR 1.01, 95% CI: 0.97-1.06)

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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

Some of the best entry-level healthcare jobs in Hamden, CT include: Medical administrative assistant: These employees perform crucial administrative tasks , from scheduling patients’ procedures and updating patients’ medical records to keeping the exam rooms stocked. Previous management experience is required.

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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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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

While many patients are familiar with terms like “family doctor” or “primary care,” the field of internal medicine often raises questions: What exactly does an internist do? They are trained exclusively to treat adults and often handle more complex conditions. Internal medicine focuses on adult patients , generally age 18 and older.