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Pain-Related Medication in Adults with Intellectual Disability: a systematic review [Pain management]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) experience multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) and polypharmacy at a younger age than those without ID. There was over-prescribing of antipsychotic medication without an associated diagnosis.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

These visits may focus on preventive care, managing chronic conditions, addressing new concerns, or simply creating a baseline of your current health status. For a new patient visit , both ICD-10 (diagnosis) and CPT (procedure) codes are assigned. What does the doctor do first? How long will it take?

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Identifying Patients at High Risk for Falls using an AI/ML model [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Model design Variables included: blood pressure values, medications, chronic conditions and history of fractures. Results: Initial cohort included 264,634 people 75 and older; 18,465 had diagnosis of hypertension and at least one low blood pressure. Historically, most fall risk mitigation efforts occur after the first fall.

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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. Specialists keep primary care physicians updated on a patient's condition so that the primary care physician determines how to provide care.

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The Promise of the Medical Tricorder? Meet the Withings BeamO

The Medical Futurist

That might sound steep, but considering it consolidates four high-quality medical tools into one device, it’s a reasonable investment—especially for families, caregivers, or those managing chronic conditions. Companies/service providers first read our reviews after publication. What Is BeamO?

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Accessing Pediatric Endocrinology Online in Canada

Dr. Zaar

Ongoing Monitoring: When it comes to chronic conditions like diabetes or growth hormone deficiencies, regular check-ins are essential. Whether your child needs a diagnosis, a second opinion, or ongoing treatment, virtual care offers a safe, efficient, and family-friendly solution. Why Choose Virtual Pediatric Endocrine Care?

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

Thus, DPC forms a better long-term investment focused on preventive care, as opposed to only treating patients post-diagnosis. Easy access and relationship-driven care minimize long-term healthcare expenses and cut down on unnecessary urgent care and emergency room visits. If you have a great relationship with your PCP, keep it!