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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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Oral versus intravenous antibiotics for the initial treatment of acute pyelonephritis in adults: a systematic review [Acute and emergency care]

Annals of Family Medicine

These include minimizing resource utilization and decreasing the risk of complications associated with IV antibiotics such as diarrhea.

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Approach to steatotic liver disease in the office: Diagnosis, management, and proposed nomenclature

Canadian Family Physician

Known complications of metabolic syndrome and advanced liver disease are often present at the time of diagnosis. Subtle differences are present among patients diagnosed with SLD. This condition is an important biological marker for metabolic syndrome. Diagnosis relies on noninvasive tests.

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Helping Patients Preserve Muscle Mass During Weight Loss

Physician's Weekly

The findings were presented in an abstract at the American Diabetes Association 85th Scientific Sessions. However, the concurrent loss of muscle mass—even in the context of favorable fat loss—can cause health complications, particularly in older adults.

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Dense Breasts, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

Myriad Genetics

Dense breast tissue complicates this as it makes cancers more difficult to detect. Dense breasts present unique challenges in breast cancer screening, but awareness and proactive management can help mitigate these challenges. Yet women with dense breast tissue are at a slightly elevated risk for developing breast cancer.

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Episode 101: Human Dx unknown with Sharmin & BMC/Brigham residents – Abdominal pain, dyspnea & confusion

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] Dr. Leela Chockalingam presents a Human Dx unknown to Sharmin and BMC resident – Dr. Amir Gilad and Brigham resident – Dr. Hannah Chen. Her hobbies include reading fiction, being outside, and cooking for family and friends. at Boston Medical Center. grave’s ophthalmopathy, globus sensation/dysphagia from enlarged goiter).

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Parvo Podcast! Erythema Infectiosum, Fifth Disease, and more!

PEMBlog

Well break down the virology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and complications of Parvovirus B19. Counsel families and caregiversincluding pregnant household contactson the risks, exposures, and infection control considerations related to Parvovirus B19. Sometimes I share it with patients and families.