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

Rao Doctor

Unlike traditional angiography, which necessitates catheter insertion and carries certain risks, a CT-angiogram is performed externally and is generally considered safer and more comfortable for patients. It also offers improved speed and accuracy, making it a preferred choice for many healthcare providers. How is CT-Angiogram Performed?

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Episode 81: Human Dx unknown with Dr. André Mansoor & OHSU residents – dyspnea and weight loss

The Clinical Problem Solvers

The patient was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma complicated by hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). [link] Dr. Ruchit Rana presents a Human Dx unknown to Dr. André Mansoor and OHSU residents – Drs. Logan Jones and Patricia Liu.

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Episode 234: WDx #16 – Clinical Unknown with Dr. Alexandra “Jay” Teng

The Clinical Problem Solvers

After college, she worked at UCSF as a clinical research coordinator and patient navigator for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer, helping them prepare questions for their doctor and accompanying them to appointments. Download CPSolvers App here Patreon website That experience helped convince her to pursue medicine.

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Interdisciplinary Case Report

CDOCS

Without this additional skill set and post graduate training I simply could not deliver the results that my patients deserve. & A healthy 46-year-old patient who has lived for over 30 years with missing bilateral maxillary incisors desired a fixed solution to his problem.

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

GeriPal

Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes. Patients received brochures detailing the risks of gabapentinoids, nonpharmacologic alternatives, and a proposed deprescribing regimen (see here for the brochure ). in the usual care group.

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Top Challenges 2025: Practice administrators face growing uncertainty

Physician's Practice

The results also shed light on emerging concerns that could further complicate operations in 2025, including economic uncertainty and regulatory shifts.

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Episode 275: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series – Episode 19 – Reframing the Opioid Epidemic: Anti-Racist Praxis, Racial Health Inequities, and Harm Reduction

The Clinical Problem Solvers

One example that is presented involves the complicated relationship between the United States and Chinese immigrants and farmworkers in California. She also discusses the importance of the patient-provider relationship and shared-decision making, which helps ensure that a full range of services are being offered to patients.