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What does claudication feel like and what are the most common causes?

Vascular Physician

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. If you experience pain or discomfort whenever you walk or exercise, it may be a sign of a condition known as claudication. What is Claudication?

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

If low bone density is present, it’s often treated alongside a weight loss program. A registered dietitian could be consulted to help develop a comprehensive, personalized plan that aligns with these nutritional targets. These recommendations are ideals, and some participants may require workarounds.

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Treating Varicose Veins At Home: What You Should Know

Vascular Physician

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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More than the rule of 2s: All about Meckel Diverticulum

PEMBlog

The most common presentation in children under 5 years of age is rectal bleeding, which may be intermittent or massive. Other complications include obstruction due to intussusception or volvulus, leading to bowel ischemia and shock. The bleeding is usually painless. ” An et.

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Caring for Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in the Emergency Department: A Problem-Based Approach

PEMBlog

The condition affects multiple organ systems—muscular, cardiac, and respiratory—leading to a myriad of clinical complications. When patients with DMD present in the Emergency Department (ED), an understanding of the nuanced aspects of their care is essential for optimal management.

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #4: Frozen Ever After

PEMBlog

This year, in addition to the 10 finalists Maneesha Agarwal will be presenting at the National Conference and Exhibition we will be sharing four cases online in advance of the conference. He required external cephalic version for breech presentation. This is the last of the four cases. No recent illnesses or any other symptoms.

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #2: Flight of Passage

PEMBlog

This year, in addition to the 10 finalists Maneesha Agarwal will be presenting at the National Conference and Exhibition we will be sharing four cases online in advance of the conference. He initially presented to his pediatrician two months prior with 10 days of cough and unexplained fevers. This is the second of the four cases.