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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

From dietary consultations and exercise plans to stress reduction strategies, we are here to support your journey toward health and longevity. By adopting lifestyle changes, you can improve your quality of life, reduce reliance on medications, and prevent further health complications. Why Act Now?

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What are the Complications of Endovascular Aneurysm Repair?

Vascular Physician

What are the complications of endovascular aneurysm repair? In fact, many vein and artery conditions can lead to life-threatening complications, such as an aortic aneurysm. Here's what you should know about the complications and treatment of endovascular aneurysm repair. What Requires Endovascular Aneurysm Repair?

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Forecasting and adapting to the family medicine workforce shortage

The Health Policy Exchange

For example, telehealth technologies could lighten the load on family physicians by promoting patient self-management of chronic conditions; improving medication adherence; and facilitating real-time specialist consultations. As our discussion pointed out, though, these proposals have serious disadvantages.

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Understanding Strep Throat: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Newnan Family Medicine Associates

You must consult your physician immediately for prompt diagnosis and treatment if you have strep throat symptoms. The condition, if left untreated, can lead to more severe health complications. Strep throat is a common bacterial infection primarily seen in children, but people of all ages can get the infection.

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Telehealth for Maternity Care: Qualitative Perspectives of Clinicians and Mothers [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Health institutions rapidly adopted video and voice consultations to limit viral transmissions. Clinicians practicing in rural areas mentioned using telehealth for mental health care and finding it beneficial for specialist consultations on pregnancy complications. Participants also described challenges to expanding telehealth.

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Teamwork Among Primary Care Staff to Achieve Regular Follow-Up of Chronic Patients [Original Research]

Annals of Family Medicine

CONCLUSIONS Teamwork between staff members in primary care settings can contribute to more proactive care delivery, with greater potential to prevent long-term complications.

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Digestive Health: When To See Your Doctor About Chronic Gut Problems

Center for Family Medicine

Early evaluation prevents complications like malnutrition or aspiration. Untreated GERD can lead to complications such as esophagitis , Barrett's esophagus, or even esophageal cancer. Ignoring persistent digestive symptoms can lead to complications and make treatment more challenging.