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Vaccine Misinformation, Pseudoscience, & the Frailty of Community Health

Physician's Weekly

McDonald explores how vaccine misinformation and pseudoscience undermine public health and calls for a return to trust, truth, and evidence-based care. Vaccine rumors and falsehoods are not new, but they have recently assumed a new significance.

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Men’s Health Checklist: Essential Screenings to Prevent Serious Illness

Dr. Michael Bazel

This proactive approach can dramatically reduce the risk of severe conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and more. An annual checkup for men serves as a crucial checkpoint to monitor changes in your health, update vaccinations, and discuss lifestyle habits that contribute to overall wellness.

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The association of medical and vaccination history with the development of long COVID [Big data]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: One of the major complications of the COVID pandemic is the development of long COVID, defined as COVID symptoms persisting for more than 3 months. Some previous studies have evaluated demographic factors that may lead to long COVID, but none have evaluated medical history or covid vaccination as potential factors.

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

It includes things like vaccinations, blood pressure checks, cancer screenings, and annual physicals. Many chronic diseases—such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers—can be better managed or even prevented through routine checkups, lifestyle changes, and early detection strategies. What Is Preventive Care?

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

This continuity of care is especially important for managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease—conditions that respond best to consistent monitoring and adjustment of treatment plans.

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Identifying health concerns before symptoms appear gives us tremendous advantages in treatment success and minimizing long-term complications. Consider asking these essential questions: “Based on my age, gender, and health history, what screenings or vaccinations should I receive now and in the coming years?”

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Early Detection: How Preventive Screenings at Edge Family Medicine Can Save Lives

Edge Family Medicine

Diabetes Screening We conduct fasting glucose and A1C tests to diagnose prediabetes or diabetes early, preventing complications like cardiovascular disease and nerve damage. Lung Cancer : For high-risk patients, low-dose CT scans are available to identify lung cancer before symptoms develop.