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The Case of the Dropping Albumin

A Country Doctor Writes

Back in March, Glenda became very ill very quickly and was first admitted to our local hospital and within 24 hours they transferred her to Cityside. Maine has a health information exchange where most hospital systems upload their clinic notes, imaging and laboratory results. Lo and behold, it is now normal.

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Clinical Reasoning Corner: Illness Script

The Clinical Problem Solvers

By: Franco Murillo Reviewed by: Jack Penner Welcome back, Clinical Problem Solvers. Today we are going to talk about Illness scripts ! Define an illness script 2.- Describe the core components of an illness script 3.- Demonstrate the utility of an illness script in clinical reasoning 4.- So let’s dive in!

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AATD Treatment Improvement Demands Disease-Specific PROMs

Physician's Weekly

The genetic disorder Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) can result in a range of illnesses, of which chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) is one of the most common. Additionally, they found that, over the past decade, only two PROMS have been used in clinical trials of AATD treatments.

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Sun Safety Tips: Protect Skin & Stay Hydrated

Edge Family Medicine

Dehydration can worsen sun-related illnesses—stay ahead by sipping all day. Supporting Your Summer Health: Beyond Sun Safety Familiarize yourself with heat illness symptoms , such as dizziness or cramps; seek medical attention at the first sign. At Edge Family Medicine , we want your family to enjoy the outdoors safely.

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3 Ways AI Can Detect Vital Signs From Your Face

The Medical Futurist

Recently, a new trend has emerged where artificial intelligence (AI)-based apps are detecting vital signs as well as possible illness indicators from patients’ faces alone. Despite its promise, FaceAges isn’t yet ready for use in a real-world clinical setting as it requires further testing.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. Understanding Preventive Health Services: The Foundation of Wellness Preventive health services encompass medical care specifically designed to prevent illnesses, detect conditions early, and promote overall wellness.

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Looking for Patterns, Looking for Change and Looking for Incongruity

A Country Doctor Writes

The art of diagnosis is said to be 80% the art of taking a good history of the clinical symptoms. Incongruity can be an issue of what’s around in the home, how a person talks or moves when they are distracted from describing how ill they feel, and many more things. A Country Doctor Writes: is a reader-supported publication.

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