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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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Q&A: Persistent Bowel Symptoms Impact QOL Following IPAA

Physician's Weekly

We clinicians should strive to improve care and base our treatment plans on each patient’s individual needs. Dr. Gueorguieva: Restorative proctocolectomy with IPAA for patients with ulcerative colitis has various symptoms and complications. Why was it important to do this study? Edward L.

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Understanding Heat Stroke: Symptoms and Essential Solutions

Doctor On Demand

Often stemming from extended exposure to high temperatures compounded by inadequate hydration, this condition is a concern for everyone, but especially for the elderly, young children, and individuals with certain health conditions. This heightened temperature can precipitate complications affecting vital organs like the brain and heart.

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Dysphagia Revisited: A Podcast with Raele Donetha Robison and Nicole Rogus-Pulia

GeriPal

We also talk about the importance of a proactive approach to involving speech-language pathologists in the care of individuals early on with neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and ALS. Eric: Alex, we got a great show today on Dysphagia Revisited. Who do we have on with us today? Alex: Revisit thickened liquid challenge is back, baby.

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

GeriPal

What should we use to screen individuals? 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. Should it? If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? Who should get it if anyone?

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EMS Intervention to Reduce Falls: Carmen Quatman and Katie Quatman-Yates

GeriPal

Going into patient’s homes was eye opening. There were trip hazards, loose carpets, some people were hoarders. And yet, after assisting the older adult to their feet, the EMS providers would leave. Their job was done. It’s not surprising that the number of repeat calls for falls is alarmingly high. Alex: I think this is a first.

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Episode 232: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series – Episode 15 – Housing is Health: Racism and Homelessness – Clinician + Community Perspectives

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Push back against individual narratives that blame individuals for systemic injustice. Dr. Kushel detailed how the use of dehumanizing language equates to complicity in a narrative that systemically harms our neighbors with lived expertise in homelessness. Calac, Victor A. Push back against dehumanizing language.