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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. Self/carer reports of pain medication varied and concerns were expressed by carers and healthcare professionals about recognizing pain.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

For residents of Mesa and the surrounding East Valley communities, staying current with recommended preventive care can lead to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. We believe that accessible preventive care is essential for building a healthier community in Mesa and throughout Arizona.

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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. If getting enough sleep is not enough or energy levels are down, consulting a healthcare professional is advised. Early detection of diabetes can help prevent complications like heart disease, kidney damage, and nerve problems.

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

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Advanced Practice Provider Jobs Advanced practice providers are healthcare professionals who have pursued advanced education and clinical training. Specialist physician: Specialist physicians use their focused expertise to diagnose and treat conditions within a specific area.

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4 Ways Temporary Medical Staff Maintain Patient Care

Barton Associates

Support continuity of care for patients with chronic conditions who require regular follow-ups. These traveling healthcare professionals can be deployed at healthcare facilities struggling to maintain adequate staffing levels as physicians and other providers deal with burnout.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

GeriPal

I would say it’s probably the most measured physiologic parameter and strangely still one of the least understood, especially in older adults with multiple chronic conditions. They have a lot of chronic conditions. Michelle 34:35 Absolutely. So frail or older adults. Eric 35:19 Yeah. What did you do in your study?

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Rethinking Opioid Conversions: Mary Lynn McPherson and Drew Rosielle

GeriPal

You take their age, their gender, you take their chronic conditions. The post Rethinking Opioid Conversions: Mary Lynn McPherson and Drew Rosielle appeared first on A Geriatrics and Palliative Care Podcast for Every Healthcare Professional. You take somebody’s has disability. Maybe they have heart failure.

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