Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications. A variety of blood pressure drugs with various mechanisms are available.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications. A variety of blood pressure drugs with various mechanisms are available.

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Vascular Physician

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Complications Associated with Chronic Venous Insufficiency While CVI is not considered to be life-threatening, it can have a negative impact on the way you look and feel. CVI can lead to complications that can make performing normal daily activities difficult. When this happens, blood can flow backward and lead to pooling in your legs.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 22, 2025

Every year in Connecticut, about 17,000 adults are diagnosed with diabetes, a serious chronic condition. Have a Diabetes Consultation Your first visit with a diabetes specialist may involve a physical exam. For that reason, everyone’s experience with diabetes is different, and treatment isn’t one-size-fits all.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

You Don’t Need Blood Pressure Medication If You Exercise And Eat Healthy Making heart-healthy lifestyle changes involving nutrition and physical activity should be the foundation for controlling blood pressure. All heart attacks require urgent medical care to try to prevent complications.

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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. Differentiate Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia from typical bacterial and viral pneumonia based on history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic testing.

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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). Atherosclerosis is potentiated by hypertension, smoking, lower physical activity, obesity, a diet high in saturated fats, and high glucose or lipid levels. An ABI less than 0.9 What are the treatment options?

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Vascular Physician

AUGUST 19, 2021

When left untreated, TOS can cause more serious complications, including permanent arm swelling and pain, blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and permanent nerve damage. At the Vascular Institute of the Rockies, we are well-equipped to help diagnose and treat your TOS with professional, compassionate care.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 16, 2025

This may mean you’re not getting enough oxygen, which can cause serious complications. Virtual visits can diagnose colds, flu , or allergies and help you manage symptoms at home. Am I at risk for complications due to my medical history? Receiving treatment quickly can make a life-saving difference.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Image From: Evidence Based Physical Diagnosis by Dr. Steven McGee An easy way to remember LR’s is to remember the numbers 2/5/10 , and 15/30/45 An LR of 2 increases the probability by 15% An LR of 5 increases the probability by 30% An LR of 10 increases the probability by 45%. To do that, we need to rely on LRs. x 10 9 cells/L, Hgb 9.7

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

There’s the complications associated with immune senescence, comorbidities, atypical clinical presentations. When I’m on service these days there is inevitably a moment when a resident says “Patient so-and-so is on X” – and I have absolutely no idea what X is. Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast. This is Eric Widera.

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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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GeriPal

MAY 11, 2023

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. I was going to ask you… Kristine: Woo-hoo!

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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

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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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

He had easy work of breathing, and physical exam was only notable for decreased breath sounds over the left lower lobe. Bronchopulmonary sequestration Our patient was diagnosed with bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS). However, he developed the fatigue and cough prompting today’s presentation to the ED. mg/dL, normal <0.1

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Mere Mortal MD

MAY 22, 2025

My role is to head the rehabilitation team, while treating any medical complications that may arise from their initial injury or diagnoses. Patients will participate in physical therapy (PT) for sure, which may or may not include some time on a treadmill, if they can walk. It is not a hotel. It is not a long term care facility.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

MARCH 31, 2025

Use prescribed bronchodilators or inhalers if diagnosed. Additionally, men are often diagnosed at later stages because they may ignore early symptoms. Breathing is something we often take for granted until it becomes difficult. It develops slowly over time and worsens if left untreated. Why Are Men at Risk? Why Are Men at Risk?

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 3, 2025

One of the primary tools used in diagnosing fever is the thermometer, an instrument that measures body temperature. Fever can present alongside other symptoms, such as chills and fatigue, which may help in diagnosing the underlying cause. Using these methods can reduce temperature discomfort and minimize complications.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Identifying health concerns before symptoms appear gives us tremendous advantages in treatment success and minimizing long-term complications. Age-appropriate physical examination that typically covers heart, lung, abdominal, skin, neurological, and musculoskeletal assessments.

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GeriPal

JUNE 27, 2024

But often what we’re talking about is this experience that we can describe physically inside of our body, the sensation that we’re having as we’re anticipating that things may go wrong or badly in some kind of way. So it tends to be future oriented and tends to show up as a physical sensation in our body.

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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

OCTOBER 20, 2022

There’s the complications associated with immune senescence, comorbidities, atypical clinical presentations. The recent focus on nursing facilities and long term supportive services during the pandemic, along with key gaps. How to make your voice heard and get involved. Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast. This is Eric Widera.

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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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PEMBlog

JUNE 2, 2025

While elevated blood pressure readings are critical data points, the presence of symptoms and signs of end-organ dysfunction are paramount in diagnosing a hypertensive emergency (Kamat 2024). 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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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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GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

There are a lot of old myths out there about managing urinary tract symptoms and UTI’s in older adults. For example, we once thought that the lower urinary tract was sterile, but we now know it has its own microbiome, which may even provide protection against infections. But before we get into this topic, does someone have a song request?

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GeriPal

JUNE 9, 2022

We can’t possibly meet the needs of all people with newly diagnosed serious illness. How do we move from efficacy (works in highly controlled settings) from effectiveness (works in real world settings? What’s the role of implementation science? What is a pragmatic trial ? What outcomes should we measure? We cover a lot of ground! Alex: Great.

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GeriPal

JULY 28, 2022

Jennifer’s study is most widely known for the “kicker” – not only did it improve quality of life, palliative care was associated with a couple months longer survival. . Areej’s study is remarkably novel in that it is, to our knowledge, the first study of palliative care during curative treatment. . Alex: (singing). Areej: Wow.

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GeriPal

JUNE 13, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary I always find cachexia in serious illness puzzling. I feel like I recognize it when I see it, but I struggle to give a clear definition or provide effective ways to address it. MOC points per podcast in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Eduardo 00:57 Thanks.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As Keri put it in the podcast, we must go beyond “a hammer and a nail” philosophy to approaching anger by developing a toolkit for anger that is vast and varied. Dani and Kery present three steps for interacting with an angry patient: Look within: What is this anger bringing up in me? Is that you Dani? Dani: It is me. laughter] Alex: Not at all.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 24, 2023

Had multiple physical, psychological complications as a result of that. Summary Transcript Summary I hear the word dignity used a lot in the medical setting, but I’m never sure what people mean when they use it. We talk with Harvey about how he defines “dignity” and how we can understand what it means to our patients.

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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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AMMD

APRIL 1, 2025

Technically, no… but it’s a little more complicated than that. How do you know whether it’s candida or something else? Is candida a sexually transmitted disease? I’ll explain more about what I mean in a moment. Before I do, I want to set the intention for this article. We’re going to discuss what candida is and how it spreads. Let me explain.

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