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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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A Comprehensive Guide to CT-Angiogram of the Heart-Part 1

Rao Doctor

Earlier, I had written a similar detailed article about diagnosing coronary artery disease- you can access it here- Understanding Angiography of Heart. This non-invasive procedure is primarily employed to diagnose various heart conditions, especially in cases where traditional imaging methods may be inadequate.

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Rare Diseases: Pathways to accelerating diagnoses 

Myriad Genetics

Recently, the Today Show highlighted Courtney (she asked that only first names be used), who visited 17 different doctors over three years to help diagnose her young son Alex, who she was watching suffer and decline before her eyes. The post Rare Diseases: Pathways to accelerating diagnoses appeared first on Myriad Genetics.

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What are the Complications of Endovascular Aneurysm Repair?

Vascular Physician

What are the complications of endovascular aneurysm repair? In fact, many vein and artery conditions can lead to life-threatening complications, such as an aortic aneurysm. Here's what you should know about the complications and treatment of endovascular aneurysm repair. What Requires Endovascular Aneurysm Repair?

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Vascular Ultrasound: What Is It and How Does It Work?

Vascular Physician

Whether you are showing signs of a vascular concern, have been diagnosed with a disease, or are striving to prevent a vascular illness from occurring in the future, a vascular ultrasound can give your healthcare provider a clear image of how well blood is flowing to the organs and tissues throughout your body. How Does It Work?

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AI model helps atopic dermatitis patients diagnose complications and malignant diseases

Medical Xpress

Atopic dermatitis skin lesions and the lesions produced by infectious complications of the disease look so similar that it makes it impossible for patients to spot the difference and know when to visit their doctor for treatment.

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Arteriovenous Fistula: What It Is and How It Is Treated in Vascular Surgery

Vascular Physician

If left untreated, serious AVFs can lead to other health complications including heart failure, internal bleeding, blood clots, or claudication. Diagnosis and Treatment of AVFs AVFs are diagnosed by a healthcare provider. Typically, veins are connected to arteries by tiny blood vessels called capillaries.

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