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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

Alex 00:20 And she’s professor of family medicine at USC, deputator at JAGS, and co lead of the bold center of Excellence in early detection of dementia. What hasn’t been shown, Eric, is that if you apply tools like this, clinical outcomes down the road are better for patients. Is that right, Soo? Soo 00:32 Thanks.

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The Importance of Regular Physical Exams

Edge Family Medicine

Regular physical exams at Edge Family Medicine are essential for maintaining your health and well-being. These exams allow us to monitor your overall health, identify potential problems early, and provide personalized guidance for improving your lifestyle.

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Palliative Care for Mental Illness: A Podcast with Dani Chammas and Brent Kious

GeriPal

A NY Times article titled Should Patients Be Allowed to Die From Anorexia ? That’s how do we treat the mental health needs of patients with serious medical illness? So in those cases, can we adopt an approach to mental health care that centers primarily around quality of life of patients and their families?

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