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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Living with a chronic illness means developing a long-term strategy to manage symptoms, prevent complications, and improve your quality of life. Adopt a Healthy Diet Eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can reduce the risk of complications and boost energy levels.

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Clap Outs

Mere Mortal MD

Often these patients get so ill at the acute hospital they develop multi-system organ failure, meaning that every organ was damaged in the process of their disease. How severe is their critical illness myopathy or polyneuropathy? How long this process takes depends upon so many factors: how long was the patient hospitalized?

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Common Childhood Illnesses and When to See Your Family Care Physician

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Childhood is a time of growth, exploration, and, unfortunately, illness. As children’s immune systems develop, they are more susceptible to a range of common illnesses. Knowing when to see family care physicians is essential for ensuring your child's health and preventing complications.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. Understanding Preventive Health Services: The Foundation of Wellness Preventive health services encompass medical care specifically designed to prevent illnesses, detect conditions early, and promote overall wellness.

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Blood pressure medication, among others, can complicate heat-related illness

NPR Health - Shots

Many medications can impede the body's ability to regulate heat. They include high blood pressure treatments, some anti-depressants, beta-blockers and common antihistamines for treating allergies.

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

When dealing with chest congestion, it’s important to understand potential warning signs, as well as what type of medical care to seek for them. F or higher, chest pain, or blood in your saliva, you should consider seeking medical attention for chest congestion. Am I at risk for complications due to my medical history?

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Critical illness myopathy is a common condition in intensive care patients, finds study

Medical Xpress

Critical illness myopathy (CIM) is a common complication affecting ventilator-treated intensive care patients, which can lead to increased mortality/morbidity, prolonged hospital care, impaired patient quality of life, and increased health care costs.

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