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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

Internal medicine is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults. Physicians who practice internal medicine are called internists or internal medicine doctors. They are well-equipped to manage chronic diseases, provide routine screenings, and guide preventive strategies.

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Senate Grills CDC Nominee Susan Monarez on Agency Cuts

Physician's Weekly

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says she supports science, vaccines and public health programs — but she dodged key questions about recent cuts to the agency during a Senate hearing on Wednesday. Susan Monarez , 50, told senators she values “evidence-based decision-making” and believes “vaccines save lives.”