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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

As your trusted healthcare providers in Mesa, Arizona, we’re committed to helping you understand and access the preventive services that can keep you and your family healthy for years to come. In Arizona’s climate, skin cancer screenings are particularly important given our high sun exposure.

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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? What should we use to screen individuals? Cognitive screening.

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Expert Panel Unveils Preanesthesia Cannabis Use Assessment Tool

Physician's Weekly

An expert panel has created a preoperative cannabis use assessment tool to aid healthcare professionals in planning informed, individualized anesthesia and analgesia care for patients. Rationale for a Dedicated Screening Instrument Growing evidence indicates that perioperative pharmacodynamics differ between cannabis users and non‑users.

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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. Healthcare providers recommend annual breast screening with mammography beginning at age 40 for average risk women. Healthcare providers recommend annual breast screening with mammography beginning at age 40 for average risk women.

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Demystifying Diabetes

East Cary Family Physicians

It’s important to take medications as prescribed and attend regular follow-up appointments with healthcare providers. Quit smoking, as smoking increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other health complications. • Limit consumption of sugary beverages and processed foods.

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Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications. The goal is to find the best mix with minimal side effects.

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Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications. The goal is to find the best mix with minimal side effects.