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Overtreatment of prostate cancer in the active surveillance era

Common Sense Family Doctor

Concerns about overdiagnosis of clinically insignificant prostate cancer through prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening motivated the 2018 American Academy of Family Physicians’ (AAFP) recommendation against routine screening for prostate cancer. times more likely to develop urinary or sexual complications, 2.78

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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. It is a non-enveloped, single-stranded DNA virus in the Parvoviridae family.

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

GeriPal

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. If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? Should it? I think she’s the creator of the mini cog.

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Men’s Health Checklist: Essential Screenings to Prevent Serious Illness

Dr. Michael Bazel

Cholesterol Testing Routine cholesterol checks are vital to assess your risk for heart disease. Testing should begin around age 35, or earlier if there’s a family history of cardiovascular issues. Diabetes Screening Type 2 diabetes can develop without obvious warning signs.

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

Preventive care refers to medical services that focus on early detection, routine screenings, and health counseling. It includes things like vaccinations, blood pressure checks, cancer screenings, and annual physicals. A physical exam , on the other hand, involves a hands-on evaluation by a provider.

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The 5 Most Common Health Risks for Men and Strategies for Prevention

Dr. Michael Bazel

Early detection is crucial to prevent serious complications. While its exact cause is unknown, age, family history, and lifestyle factors play a role. The early stages of prostate cancer often have no symptoms, making screening crucial. Those with a family history of prostate cancer may need earlier screenings.