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Patient Violence Travels Cross-Setting: From EMS to ED to Inpatient

Physician's Weekly

Clements, MD, PhD , of Mayo Clinic, and colleagues. The observational cohort study at a Midwest quaternary academic center, which comprised an ED, hospital, and affiliated emergency medical services agency, examined whether workplace violence by patients follows them through successive points of care. in the ED and 6.37 into a fourth.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

Weight loss programs for older adults also benefit from co-management by an interdisciplinary team that may include a geriatrician, an obesity medicine specialist, an endocrinologist, a registered dietitian, a bone metabolism specialist, a physical therapist and an exercise physiologist.

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Transfibular Total Ankle Arthroplasty Seems Effective for End-Stage Arthritis

Physician's Weekly

years after primary TAA to examine implant survivorship and clinical and radiographic outcomes. for the 12-item Short Form Health Survey Physical Component Summary and Mental Component Summary, respectively; 2.3 percent) had adverse events, with medial gutter debridement (22 ankles; 16.9 Jonathan Day, M.D., At a mean of 26.7

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Why I don’t do “weight loss” as a primary care physician

Vida Family Medicine

With new weight loss medications hitting the market, more people are asking their doctors for help. From specialized obesity clinics to online services offering quick prescriptions, the options can feel overwhelming. Medication and Metabolic Health While lifestyle changes are essential, they may not be enough for everyone.

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Traumas in children and adolescents can be treated effectively, say researchers

Medical Xpress

Psychotherapeutic treatment based on trauma-focused therapy is highly effective for children and adolescents who have experienced repeated traumatic events such as sexual, physical or emotional abuse. Nexhmedin Morina and Dr. Thole Hoppen at the Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy Unit at the University of Münster (Germany).

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Didn’t Match into Residency.What are Some of my Options?

Aspiring Minority Doctor

Every year, thousands of medical school graduates go unmatched. If you’re a 4th year medical student who is unmatched at this point, my advice is the following: Focus on securing a one year preliminary or transitional year position! Plus, I am constantly learning new things and staying up to date on clinical guidelines.

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How Your Emotional Health Impacts Blood Pressure

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Even light physical activity has cardiovascular benefits. Studies associate the two hours after an episode of rage with a higher risk of adverse cardiovascular events. People with clinical depression often have elevated cortisol levels, potentially leading to high blood pressure over time. Evaluate your schedule and commitments.