Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 14, 2024

James Stevermer and Kenneth Fink wrote in an AFP editorial : Few men diagnosed with and treated for prostate cancer will experience a mortality benefit, and an estimated 20% to 50% of those treated will never become symptomatic, even without treatment. times more likely to develop urinary or sexual complications, 2.78

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Doctor On Demand

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Get RSV Treatment Today See an online doctor in minutes to get diagnosed and treated for RSV. RSV Diagnosis Using Telehealth Adults can easily get an online diagnosis for RSV using telehealth services which allow a diagnosis from the comfort of your home.

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Vascular Physician

MARCH 10, 2022

If you're diagnosed with a disease that affects your vessels (veins & arteries) organs including your heart and lungs can be affect. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent more serious complications from developing. Even your legs and feet can feel the effects of an unhealthy circulatory system.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

How far can you see and hear? When it comes to vision, it’s around 50 miles, talking about hearing, it’s only 1-2 miles at best! What about the smell of the flowers? Without the wind blowing, only 10-20 metres. How about touching or tasting? Well, it depends on your arm’s length, but obviously not further than that. Globally 1.1

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Vascular Physician

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This is because both diabetes and PAD have many of the same risk factors and complications. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or PAD, managing your condition is the best way to prevent it from worsening and contributing to other health issues. It is estimated that between 20-30% of people with diabetes also have PAD.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 14, 2020

Would I’ve been able to reason my way to his underlying diagnosis from the initial data? I find it awe-inspiring to listen to clinicians pick up on subtle clues and use both intuitive and analytic reasoning to reach a final diagnosis. It started off like any other cardiology admission that we’d had during that month.

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AMMD

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The average age of a breast cancer diagnosis has statistically been around 65. Now, roughly 9% of breast cancer diagnoses are in women under age 45 with this percentage continually rising(1). If you’ve recently received a DCIS diagnosis or know someone who has, what are your options? In 2024, I had another scare. Don’t worry!

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Objectives Define likelihood ratios and their utility in diagnostic reasoning Identify how likelihood ratios alter the probability of a diagnosis Apply likelihood ratios in clinical reasoning What are likelihood ratios and how do they work? A LR > 1 increases the probability of a specific diagnosis.

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PEMBlog

MARCH 4, 2025

Learning Objectives Describe the clinical presentation, epidemiology, and complications of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in pediatric patients, including its atypical manifestations. Laboratory diagnosis and treatment of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in children: a review. Plus, well discuss whether M. UpToDate , 1 Nov.

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AMMD

MARCH 10, 2025

It’s estimated that 99% of the people who have either gluten intolerance or celiac disease are never diagnosed. 1) If left unchecked, serious issues like malnutrition, digestive problems, and long-term health complications are the next step. You could have a sensitivity to it that isn’t as obvious and is more difficult to diagnose.

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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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Vascular Physician

OCTOBER 10, 2022

To diagnose this condition, your physician may perform screening tests, such as an ankle-brachial index test (ABI). In fact, sexual dysfunction is so often associated with Leriche Syndrome that the absence of this symptom suggests that another diagnosis should be considered. An ABI less than 0.9

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PEMBlog

MAY 1, 2025

Well break down the virology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and complications of Parvovirus B19. Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis of Parvovirus B19 Infection. Understand the epidemiology and transmission timeline of Parvovirus B19, especially its seasonal peaks and viral shedding period. UpToDate , Jun. UpToDate , Jun.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

How we came about to select these articles or to have interest in this topic is really older adults are unique population that are at risk for both over diagnosis of infections as well as under diagnosis of infections. There’s the complications associated with immune senescence, comorbidities, atypical clinical presentations.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. Are there, though, populations that it may be helpful in, or should that change with the advent of the new amyloid antibodies? Should it?

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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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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

I’ll make the important distinction between gastritis – which is diagnosed only via endoscopy – and dyspepsia, the term best used to describe the symptoms many patients experience. I’ll dive into the latest clinical practice guidelines and discuss evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

PEMPix is the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Emergency Medicine’s annual visual diagnosis competition. What’s the Diagnosis? Bronchopulmonary sequestration Our patient was diagnosed with bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS). This is the second of the four cases. Aspirated foreign body B. Lymphoma D.

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GeriPal

JUNE 20, 2024

On our last podcast about urinary incontinence the song request was, “Let it go.” This time around several suggestions were raised. Eric suggested, “Even Flow,” by Pearl Jam. Someone else suggested, “Under Pressure,” but we’ve done it already. We settled on, “Oops…I did it again,” by Britney Spears. I suggested even flow. That’s a good one.

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GeriPal

MAY 11, 2023

Kristine, do you have a song request for Alex? Kristine: Well, I did have a song, but I was negligent at giving it to him. So, he tried to read my mind… Eric: What was your song? Kristine: I was going to do David Bowie Changes for a variety of reasons, but it was sort of somewhat around the topic. Alex: (singing) Eric: That was wonderful.

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CDOCS

MAY 4, 2021

We need to recognize how clinical dentistry has become intertwined with digital technologies to synergistically assist us in providing enhanced diagnosis with safe and predictable treatment outcomes. & The possible complications were communicated so that the patient could make an informed decision and proceed with treatment.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

AUGUST 8, 2024

Knowing the difference can help you seek the right treatment and avoid unnecessary complications. Specialized Testing for STIs or IC: If an infection is not found, further tests may be necessary to diagnose underlying conditions like STIs or interstitial cystitis. Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent complications.

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 3, 2025

In case you have missed it, click below to read- FEVER FAQ- Part 1 Fever Diagnosis: How is your health assessed? When assessing a fever, we doctors employ a systematic approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management. Understanding the patient’s medical history is crucial for an accurate diagnosis.

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GeriPal

JUNE 27, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary “Anxiety is a lot like a toddler. It never stops talking, tells you you’re wrong about everything, and wakes you up at 3 a.m.” I’m not sure who wrote this quote, but it feels right to me. Brianna is one of UCSF’s palliative care fellows who just completed her psychiatry residency. Alex Gamble, do you have a song?

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 28, 2025

Urgent care clinics provide quick diagnoses and treatments, including antibiotics if needed. Most sore throats are common cases, so it can be hard to know when to seek urgent care or when to just rest at home. Swollen neck Neck swelling may suggest an infection spreading into deeper tissues.

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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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GeriPal

JULY 21, 2022

Because I don’t think we think about that so much in palliative care, but we do in geriatrics. But I believe before we start, somebody has a song request for Alex. Is it you, Emmy? Emmy: It is. Eric: What’s the song? Emmy: I just forgot the name of the song… [laughter]. Alex: Pink Cadillac by Bruce Springsteen? I like that song.

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GeriPal

JUNE 9, 2022

By diagnosis? We can’t possibly meet the needs of all people with newly diagnosed serious illness. We talk with Kate about how despite how far we’ve come in palliative care research, we still don’t have answers to some fundamental questions, such as: Who should get specialized palliative care? By prognosis? Can nudges help?

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 20, 2022

How we came about to select these articles or to have interest in this topic is really older adults are unique population that are at risk for both over diagnosis of infections as well as under diagnosis of infections. There’s the complications associated with immune senescence, comorbidities, atypical clinical presentations.

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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

JUNE 16, 2022

We discuss with her how we should work-up and manage “urinary tract infections” (I’ve added air quotes to “UTI” in honor of Tom Finucane’s JAGS article titled “Urinary Tract Infection”—Requiem for a Heavyweight in which he advocated to put air quotes around the term UTI due to the ambiguity of the diagnosis.). Chrissy: I do. Alex: (Singing).

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Today we talk with Anne Rohlfing, Lynn Flint, and Anne Kelly, authors of a JGIM article on the reasons we shouldn’t stop at “no.” We owe it to the patient to explore the reasons behind the “no,” commonly not wanting to be a burden to their family. And I’m worried that there may come a time when you have trouble making decisions for yourself.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 7, 2025

An optimal LDL is under 100 mg/dL, with under 70 mg/dL optimal for those already diagnosed with heart disease. Schedule Your Cholesterol Screening Today Routine cholesterol testing allows early detection and better control of high cholesterol before complications arise. When Should You Get Cholesterol Screening?

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PEMBlog

JUNE 2, 2025

Hypertensive emergency is a clinical diagnosis characterized by a sudden and severe elevation in blood pressure accompanied by signs of acute end-organ dysfunction. Additional lab testing can be completed to account for the broader differential diagnoses. A value of > or = 50 ng/mL is considered abnormal.

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GeriPal

JULY 28, 2022

Jennifer: Yeah, so I think as all the listeners of this podcast know, and I know he did do a podcast with you guys when he was still able to verbally communicate, with Randy Curtis’ diagnosis of, I keep wanting to say AML, ALS. But before we do, I think somebody has a song request for Alex. Alex: (singing). Areej: Wow. Jennifer: Yeah.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 25, 2022

Second, Hospice was originally designed for patients with advanced cancer, but the fastest growing admitting diagnosis is dementia. Thus, they have little in the way of long term vision for hospices, instead focused on cutting costs and maximizing profits. . People with dementia make up about half of hospice admissions. Is it you, Melissa?

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GeriPal

JANUARY 11, 2024

So we’re going to be talking about this complicated topic that a lot of people have differing opinions to and potentially very strong opinions, medical aid in dying. Summary Transcript Summary Four percent of deaths in Canada are due to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Four percent. It is the slippery slope made real. It was amazing.

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