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Diabetes related complications among Ethiopian Jews-Outcomes of a 10 years cohort study in Israel [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

The context: Immigrants, particularly those moving from lower to higher-income countries, often exhibit a heightened susceptibility to non-communicable diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes (T2D), which may manifest at an earlier age and present with different complications compared to the native population. 0.83, HR 0.70; 95% CI 0.65-0.76,

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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Common chronic diseases include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and gastrointestinal issues.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Managing Type 2 diabetes requires more than just medication—it demands a long-term partnership with a skilled healthcare provider who understands your individual needs. Choosing the right diabetes doctor can make a major difference in how effectively your condition is managed, your quality of life, and your long-term health outcomes.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary Its another deprescribing super special on today’s GeriPal Podcast, where we delve into the latest research on deprescribing medications prescribed to older adults. Eric 00:04 And Alex, we ve got another deprescribing super special with us today. This is Eric Widera. Alex 00:03 This is Alex Smith.

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

Digital contact lenses sound like science fiction: the translucent layer on your eye transmitting special information about your body to an outside device. In 2016, Google developed an eye-scanning technique for looking at retinal images and detecting diabetic retinopathy as well as a trained ophthalmologist.

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Hypertension In Seniors: Can Exercise & Diet Save Your Heart?

Center for Family Medicine

A blood pressure reading is done with a special cuff that measures the systolic and diastolic numbers in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Hypertension can cause other diseases like diabetes, vision loss, cognitive kidney disease, peripheral artery disease, and heart disease. Can hypertension lead to other diseases?

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Why Identifying and Managing Giant Cell Arteritis as an Emergency Is Crucial

Physician's Weekly

Important to note that GCA patients are older, many have comorbidities such as diabetes, failed cardiovascular disease or psychiatric risks. GCA is a medical emergency because untreated inflammation of the cranial and large vessels can lead to irreversible complications, most notably permanent vision loss or aortic dissection.