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Key Facts GPs Should Know About GLP-1 Analogs

Family Medicine Initiative

Cardiovascular Events The SELECT trial 1 randomized 17,604 patients with preexisting CVD and overweight/obesity. Relative risk for cardiovascular events was reduced by 19% (RRR), while the absolute risk was reduced by 1.5% 5 In March 2024, Novo Nordisk announced that 24% less CKD-related events occurred in the intervention group.

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Discover Direct Primary Care: An Excellent Choice for Uninsured, Underinsured, and High Deductible Health Plan Holders - Detroit and Royal Oak

Plum Health

Transparent Pricing: With DPC, you know exactly what you're paying for - no hidden costs, no complicated insurance bills. While your insurance covers significant events, DPC takes care of routine healthcare needs affordably.

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Common Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Health

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Having Smaller “Mini” Heart Attacks Reduces Your Risk For A Major Event A heart attack of any size indicates existing cardiovascular disease. All heart attacks require urgent medical care to try to prevent complications. The post Common Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Health appeared first on Imperial Center Family Medicine.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

Chae : The four pillars of obesity care is a helpful framework that defines the essential elements of obesity care, which include nutrition therapy, physical activity, behavioral modification, and, if clinically indicated, medical interventions (eg, medication management, bariatric procedures, and complication management).

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Interdisciplinary Case Report

CDOCS

The possible complications were communicated so that the patient could make an informed decision and proceed with treatment. This unexpected complication set the restorative phase of treatment back a couple of months, but the results were favorable after 6 weeks verified with 3D imaging. Much faster than the local lab turnaround times.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

Red flags that you should always ask about include hematemesis, melana, dysphagia, and Unintentional weight loss, these all need further investigation for complications like esophagitis or another diagnosis such as EOE or peptic ulcer disease. This measures both acid and non acid reflux events. First, pancreatitis.

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Men Over 50: 3 Common Health Problems To Ask Your PCP About

Center for Family Medicine

These conditions can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other serious complications. The gradual buildup of plaque in the arteries often goes unnoticed until a major event occurs. Keep an eye on your blood sugar Type 2 diabetes becomes more common with age, especially for men who are overweight or have a family history of the disease.

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