Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Concerns about overdiagnosis of clinically insignificant prostate cancer through prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening motivated the 2018 American Academy of Family Physicians’ (AAFP) recommendation against routine screening for prostate cancer. Watchful waiting refers to clinical observation only.

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Routine Screenings Screening Complication Diagnose 52

PEMBlog

MAY 1, 2025

In this episode, we tackle the clinical mischief of Parvovirus B19 , a common viral infection with a surprisingly wide range of manifestationsfrom the classic slapped cheek rash of erythema infectiosum to aplastic crises in children with hemolytic anemias and fetal hydrops in pregnant contacts. UpToDate , Jun. link] Edwards, Morven S.

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Complication Patient-Centered Patients Clinic 86

PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The mother describes the upper leg as feeling swollen and tense, and the patient cries when the area is touched. Orthopedics has continued to follow patient who has done well, including normal growth and no further episodes of pain. She denies any associated redness, warmth, or bruising to the area as well as any trauma or falls.

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Patient-Centered Routine Screenings Diagnosis Clinic 59

GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? Should it? Joe, your thoughts?

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Screening Primary Care Patient-Centered IT 120

Mesa Family Physician

MAY 8, 2025

Preventive care refers to medical services that focus on early detection, routine screenings, and health counseling. It includes things like vaccinations, blood pressure checks, cancer screenings, and annual physicals. A diagnostic colonoscopy is done when a patient has symptoms like rectal bleeding or abnormal test results.

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Preventive Care Preventative Care Wellness Visit Physicals 100