Hitchcock Family Medicine

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Knowing when to see family care physicians is essential for ensuring your child's health and preventing complications. However, if your child experiences difficulty breathing, persistent high fevers, or dehydration, it's important to consult your family care physician.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 22, 2025

Have a Diabetes Consultation Your first visit with a diabetes specialist may involve a physical exam. Learn Your Diabetes Treatment Goals The diabetes specialist will set treatment goals for your diabetes, based on what they learned about you during your consultation. Here’s what that looks like, step by step.

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Because of this, it is important to address vascular complications as soon as they arise, including Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). If left untreated, PAD may progress over time and can lead to more serious health complications. Maintaining a healthy circulatory system is a critical part of living a long, healthy life.

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Center for Family Medicine

MAY 7, 2025

Early detection of diabetes can help prevent complications like heart disease, kidney damage, and nerve problems. If getting enough sleep is not enough or energy levels are down, consulting a healthcare professional is advised. However, knowing when to get blood sugar levels checked can be confusing. This creates a vicious cycle.

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Vascular Physician

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Common CVI symptoms include: Swelling in the affected areas Varicose veins Leg pain, heaviness, and fatigue Skin changes and ulcers If you notice one or more of these symptoms, be sure to schedule a consultation with your healthcare provider to get your symptoms under control and prevent the condition from worsening.

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Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Undergoing carotid endarterectomy can help reduce your risk of experiencing serious complications from carotid artery disease, including a stroke. Prior to the procedure, you will have a consultation and evaluation. It is also important to be aware of potential complications following your surgery.

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Vascular Physician

JUNE 12, 2022

Here's what you should know about claudication before scheduling your consultation with the experts at the Vascular Institute of the Rockies. Contact us today to schedule your consultation. Having poor circulation or damaged blood vessels can make it harder to perform normal daily activities, such as walking. What Are the Causes?

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Doctor On Demand

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

If your symptoms are severe or the doctor suspects complications, they may advise you to seek in-person care for further testing, such as chest X-rays or laboratory tests. Respiratory infections can share common features making it essential to consult with healthcare professionals for accurate diagnosis and personalized guidance.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

A registered dietitian could be consulted to help develop a comprehensive, personalized plan that aligns with these nutritional targets. Many older adults may have limited access to training facilities or experience with resistance training. Structured exercise programs can help in both regards.

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Center for Family Medicine

MAY 14, 2025

Consulting a healthcare professional is crucial before beginning any new regimen. Certain supplements may interact with medications, making professional guidance essential to avoid complications. The most common types are osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease associated with aging, and rheumatoid arthritis , an autoimmune disorder.

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Plum Health

MAY 19, 2023

Transparent Pricing: With DPC, you know exactly what you're paying for - no hidden costs, no complicated insurance bills. Always consult with a healthcare professional for any medical condition or health concern. It's not insurance but complements various insurance and health share plans to provide comprehensive coverage.

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Reflections of a Grady Doctor

JULY 30, 2019

But as soon as she saw me, her face erupted into this complicated smile. We talked to him and to each other and to radiologists and consultants. A heart beating over 120 times per minute, little beads of sweat on the forehead of a person who was cracking jokes just an hour before. He doesn't look good," she said to me over the phone.

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Vascular Physician

JUNE 27, 2021

Here's what you should know about treating varicose veins at home before scheduling a consultation with one of our trusted providers. For most people, varicose veins are merely a cosmetic concern, however, they can sometimes cause pain, discomfort, or more serious complications. What Causes Varicose Veins?

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Other complications include obstruction due to intussusception or volvulus, leading to bowel ischemia and shock. Background Meckel diverticulum is a congenital abnormality of the small intestine and is the most common cause of significant lower gastrointestinal bleeding in children. The bleeding is usually painless.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

There’s the complications associated with immune senescence, comorbidities, atypical clinical presentations. When I’m on service these days there is inevitably a moment when a resident says “Patient so-and-so is on X” – and I have absolutely no idea what X is. Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast. This is Eric Widera.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 19, 2025

Recognizing subtle symptoms of high blood pressure or hypertension early is paramount for mitigating associated health risks before complications develop. Contact us today at 919-873-4437 or online to schedule your initial hypertension consultation. What is Considered Normal Blood Pressure?

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GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

Eric: Alex, we got a great show today on Dysphagia Revisited. Who do we have on with us today? Alex: Revisit thickened liquid challenge is back, baby. Eric: Oh boy. That’s going to be one of our topics, huh? Alex: It’s back. It’s back. To talk about this. Nicole, welcome to GeriPal. Nicole: Thanks so much for having us. I have one.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 12, 2023

After coming out of residency and taking care of lots of complicated older adults as of now, a brand new physician attending, I really needed that team to help me out. Which patients are eligible to go to an ACE unit? What are the benefits of an ACE unit? If ACE units are so great, why are they not so common? . I think Kellie, do you have it?

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CDOCS

APRIL 7, 2021

Some examples of this would be for as a failing root canal, a presurgical consultation, to determine an odontogentic or non-odontogenic lesion, or if the source of the patient’s chief complaint is not obvious on the 2D radiograph. I personally invested in a microscope (Global) in 2004. &

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis The child protection team and orthopedics were consulted due to concern for possible healing femur fracture. Syphilis Complicating Pregnancy and Congenital Syphilis. Osteomyelitis D. Infantile cortical hyperostosis Tap/Click here to reveal the correct answer E. N Engl J Med. 2024;390(3):242-253.

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

When I’m on palliative care consults and attending in our hospice unit we have to counsel patients about deprescribing and de-intensifying diabetes medications. Summary Transcript Summary Diabetes is common. When I’m on nursing home call, the most common page I receive is for a blood sugar value. Listen in to learn more! This is Eric Widera.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

It is believed that this sequestered portion of his lung placed him at an elevated risk for infections as this is a known complication of bronchopulmonary sequestration. Pulmonology and surgery were consulted during his hospital stay, and he has since had a left lower lobectomy after healing from his pneumonia.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

AUGUST 8, 2024

Knowing the difference can help you seek the right treatment and avoid unnecessary complications. When to See a Doctor While mild UTIs sometimes resolve on their own, it’s essential to consult a healthcare provider if: Symptoms persist or worsen after a few days. Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent complications.

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GeriPal

JUNE 12, 2025

Anish 00:24 Thanks so much for having me. Alex 00:26 And we’re delighted to welcome Emily Martin, who is a palliative care doc at UCLA. Emily, welcome to GeriPal. Emily 00:32 It’s good to be here. Alex 00:33 And delighted to welcome Evie K a lmar, who’s a geriatrician and palliative care doc at UCSF. Evie, welcome to GeriPal.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 28, 2025

Unlike urgent care, which is suited for non-life-threatening conditions, the ER is designed to provide immediate, high-level care for severe complications from a sore throat, such as difficulty breathing, inability to swallow, or signs of a serious infection. Swollen neck Neck swelling may suggest an infection spreading into deeper tissues.

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 3, 2025

Consulting your doctor ensures proper treatment. Using these methods can reduce temperature discomfort and minimize complications. Consulting healthcare professionals is crucial for personalized assessments and treatments, ensuring that any underlying causes are appropriately diagnosed and managed. And I do this regularly.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

In January of last year, Cole went to a Walgreens in Appleton, Wisconsin, to get refills on the medication he used to control his asthma. He’d been taking it for years, and he expected to pay about seventy bucks. He’d have to pay more than 500 dollars. He left without it. A few days later, he had a massive asthma attack.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

MOC Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points per podcast in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? It's a common challenge many people face. Navigating the healthcare system can be daunting, especially when you're unwell or caring for someone who is. Regular check-ups ensure early detection of health issues.

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Vascular Physician

JULY 18, 2022

Here's what you should know about fibromuscular dysplasia before scheduling a free consultation with the trusted experts at the Vascular Institute of the Rockies. As a result, FMD can lead to other serious health complications, including stenosis, high blood pressure, aneurysm, and, in some cases, dissection of the arteries.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 29, 2024

We must often deliver complex medical information that carries heavy emotional weight in pressured settings to individuals with varying cultural backgrounds, values, and beliefs. That’s a hard enough task, given that most of us have never had any communication skills training. I’m just so excited about our guests today. Gordon 02:02 I do.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Summary Transcript CME Summary Cannabis is complicated. It can mean many things, including a specific type of plant, the chemicals in the plant, synthetic analogs, or products that have these components. I am super excited to have you on, Eloise. Eloise 00:59 Thank you so much. Alex 02:23 Terrific. Do you want one? These are vitamins.

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GeriPal

JUNE 9, 2022

And palliative care was as a program was just growing at Penn moving from just consult hospice to actually having a team when I was training. How do we move from efficacy (works in highly controlled settings) from effectiveness (works in real world settings? What’s the role of implementation science? What is a pragmatic trial ? Transcript.

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GeriPal

JUNE 15, 2023

Hallucinations, or when the AI lies or b *s, then denies it When the AI approaches sentience, is it ethical to unplug it? I’m sure this is a subject we will return to, given the rapid progress on AI. But then it asked me, “Oh, that sounds really interesting. Who are you going to be talking to?” ” And I said, “Sure.”

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GeriPal

MARCH 28, 2024

I’m just stunned even writing that! We’ve come so far as a field. This isn’t to say we’ve “made it” – more to say that we’ve reached a new stage of maturation of the field – in which the evidence we are discussing is frequently high quality randomized trial level data. -@AlexSmithMD Transcript Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Going into patient’s homes was eye opening. There were trip hazards, loose carpets, some people were hoarders. And yet, after assisting the older adult to their feet, the EMS providers would leave. Their job was done. It’s not surprising that the number of repeat calls for falls is alarmingly high. Alex: I think this is a first.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 20, 2022

There’s the complications associated with immune senescence, comorbidities, atypical clinical presentations. The recent focus on nursing facilities and long term supportive services during the pandemic, along with key gaps. How to make your voice heard and get involved. Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast. This is Eric Widera.

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