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. Others may require comprehensive multidisciplinary care to address physical function impairment, psychosocial barriers, and medical complexity.

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Because of this, it is important to address vascular complications as soon as they arise, including Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). PAD is a serious medical condition that should not be ignored. If left untreated, PAD may progress over time and can lead to more serious health complications.

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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. If you choose not to use insurance at all, there are alternatives like a medical cost-sharing or health share service, for wrap-around coverage.

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As a result, your kidneys may not be able to properly function, which can lead to other serious health complications. Taking medications: Diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, beta-blockers, and other medications may help manage your blood pressure as well as other conditions contributing to RAS, such as atherosclerosis.

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Doctor On Demand

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Let’s explore the distinctive signs of RSV in adults, highlight the similarities with other respiratory illnesses, and emphasize the importance of seeking professional medical advice. Based on this information, the doctor can provide a diagnosis, recommend treatment options, and even prescribe medications if necessary.

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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. While occasional increases in urination can be due to factors like drinking more fluids or certain medications, persistent polyuria should not be ignored.

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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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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. Seeking arthritic relief through dietary supplements is an effective way of managing the beginning stages of the disease.

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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. Because individuals with claudication are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke, seeking medical care quickly is important. Contact us today to schedule your consultation.

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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. Sometimes my job as a clinician-educator calls for lots of high-level medical knowledge. You came anyway," she said with a chuckle. Then she sighed this breath of relief.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 19, 2025

This article explores common signs and symptoms, risk factors associated with blood pressure abnormalities, and when medical attention may be warranted. Recognizing subtle symptoms of high blood pressure or hypertension early is paramount for mitigating associated health risks before complications develop.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Alex: And we are also delighted to welcome Devika Nair, who is a nephrologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee Valley VA Healthcare System. That includes many medical specialists, surgical specialists, many specialists and many other disciplines who are on our older adults team. Rasheeda, welcome to GeriPal.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This case was submitted by Dr. Inbar Plaut PEM Fellow at UMASS Chan Medical School | UMASS Memorial Children’s Medical Center IG handle(s): @inbar.y, @umasspem Co-author: Zachary Binder The Case A 2-month-old male presents with 2-days of reluctance to move the right lower extremity. This is the last of the four cases. Osteomyelitis D.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 12, 2023

Alex: And we’re delighted to welcome back to the GeriPal Podcast, Stephanie Rogers, who’s a geriatrician and medical director of UCSF’s, age-friendly health systems. Number four, again, structure and process that promotes early mobilization which may or may not require a formal OT and PT consultation.

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GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

Nicole: Yeah, I think definitely delirium, but there are also a lot of medical conditions that can be specific to hospitalizations. Are medications part of that, too? So, a lot of medications, you can see the secondary effects of dysphagia causing those, as well. Eric: And swallowing is complicated, right? Nicole: Yes.

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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. What are the risks and rewards of new classes of medications? When I’m on nursing home call, the most common page I receive is for a blood sugar value. Happy to be here.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

AUGUST 8, 2024

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common medical conditions that affect millions of people each year. Knowing the difference can help you seek the right treatment and avoid unnecessary complications. Let’s explore the signs of a UTI, how to differentiate it from other conditions, and when to seek medical advice.

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GeriPal

JUNE 12, 2025

I was really fascinated not only with the medical side of things, but some of the. I knew I wanted to do palliative medicine pretty early Even in medical school. There were a number of opportunities to be involved in medical oncology and doing medical oncology rotations as a medical student, as an internal medicine residential.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Summary Transcript CME Summary Cannabis is complicated. David is a physician who wrote the book “ Stoned: A Doctor’s Case for Medical Marijuana ” and gave a TED talk on “ A Doctor’s Case for Medical Marijuana ” that was watched over 3 million times. Eloise 00:59 Thank you so much. Eric 01:34 Yeah. David 04:31 Yes.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 28, 2025

Here’s a closer look at the red-flag symptoms that signal it’s time to visit urgent care for a sore throat: Severe sore throat or trouble swallowing A severe sore throat or trouble swallowing suggests you might have a more complex underlying cause needing urgent medical attention. These symptoms require immediate medical attention.

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 3, 2025

More severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, persistent vomiting, chest pain, or seizures, are red flags that necessitate immediate medical attention. Understanding the patient’s medical history is crucial for an accurate diagnosis. Ultimately, knowing when to seek medical attention for a fever is vital.

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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? This guide will help you understand the different types of clinics and services they offer, so you can make an informed decision about where to seek medical care. It's a common challenge many people face.

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Vascular Physician

JULY 18, 2022

Along with eating a balanced diet and staying active, it's important to seek professional medical care when you notice any abnormal cardiovascular symptoms. 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.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

When Bob changed jobs, the price tag for his daughter’s medication went through the roof. 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. They started trying out different medications and dosages. This is gonna be a process.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. David: Right.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 2, 2025

Secondary hypertension is the more common cause of the two and is related to renal, cardiac, pulmonary, oncologic, endocrine, or autoimmune pathologies, in addition to medication side effects. 3 mg/kg/hr; onset of action is less than 5 minutes, and the duration of medication lasts between 2-6 hours. Labetalol dosing: 0.2-1

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Alex: And we are also delighted to welcome Devika Nair, who is a nephrologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee Valley VA Healthcare System. That includes many medical specialists, surgical specialists, many specialists and many other disciplines who are on our older adults team. Rasheeda, welcome to GeriPal.

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GeriPal

JUNE 9, 2022

I was always critical care bound since medical school. 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. I have never myself called a palliative care consult as a trainee because we didn’t have one. It’s all over the place.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Emily is a bioethicist in the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. And then we were involved, palliative care was consulted when the patient was really sick and decompensating in the ICU. And I know we’re talking a lot about medical decision making. That can all start with you.”

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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. We’ve done work with medical improvised, we’ve done work in museum based education. You’re better at this than me.

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GeriPal

MARCH 28, 2024

It did not change the frequency of palliative care consultation, the timing of such, ICU mortality, or six-month mortality. Kate: I think the main one for me being asked on the fly is that one of the nudged specialist palliative care consultation, which we know has limitations. Eric: So how do you put that all together?

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Jordan begins our episode by framing the racialization and criminalization of substance use in the larger history of the United States, emphasizing that American society has seen substance use as “criminal behavior” or a moral failing, rather than as a medical condition, which began towards the early 2000s. Published September 2019.

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GeriPal

JUNE 30, 2022

Should she have an operation, and risk the pain, potential complications, and attendant delirium associated with the operation? And I came to the now I think naive conclusion that fixing and avoiding complications was the secret. They were more likely to have a major inpatient surgical complication. She falls and breaks her hip.

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Patient-Centered Complication Patients IT 101

GeriPal

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Within hours of recording this podcast, I joined a family meeting of an older patient who had multiple medical problems including cancer, and a slow but inexorable decline in function, weight, and cognition. Tamra: I wrote this… Eric: Thinking that the perceived role for inpatient physical therapist is a discharge consultant.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 12, 2023

And, what if your surgeon openly discussed the expected ‘bad stuff’ of post-operative recovery, instead of rotely reciting a list of possible complications? Alex: And we’re delighted to welcome Justin Clapp, who is assistant professor of anesthesia and critical care and medical ethics and health policy. Gretchen: Thank you.

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PEMBlog

JANUARY 16, 2025

Its evolved from its medical and industrial applications to a recreational substance with a significant cultural footprint. Further complicating matters is that each inhalant has its own special risks. I would consult a toxicologist because I know that this is rare. English elite. Weve got to reduce access. and curiosity.

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