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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

They can do this through physical exams and by sending the patient to the laboratory for blood tests and toxicology reports looking for diseases or illnesses. Ongoing Care for Common Illnesses A primary care doctor can continue to treat a patient for common conditions once diagnosed.

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Common illnesses including high cholesterol prompt hunt for personalized drugs

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Better tailoring prescriptions to the unique biological make-up of each patient could lead to big improvements in health.

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A rapid and inexpensive paper-based test for multiplexed sensing of biomarkers

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Centralized laboratory testing has been a standard tool for diagnosing common illnesses. However, laboratory-based testing generally requires expensive medical equipment and involves complex operation protocols that can only be completed within a medical facility by well-trained personnel.

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Common Childhood Illnesses and When to See Your Family Care Physician

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Childhood is a time of growth, exploration, and, unfortunately, illness. As children’s immune systems develop, they are more susceptible to a range of common illnesses. Additionally, if your child has blood in their stool or vomit, immediate medical attention is necessary to address potential underlying issues.

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US issues world's first approval of RSV vaccine

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The United States on Wednesday approved the world's first vaccine for the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), the culmination of a decades long hunt to protect vulnerable people from the common illness.

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Does your child have a cold or severe RSV? Signs to look for

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As most American parents already know, cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common illness of childhood, are surging this year. Hospitals are filling up with babies and toddlers very ill with the easy-to-catch illness, which is coming back with a vengeance after lying low during the pandemic.