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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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Key Facts GPs Should Know About GLP-1 Analogs

Family Medicine Initiative

Demand for new obesity medications like semaglutide (GLP-1 analogs) is high, but availability is low. Yes, one year after stopping the medication, patients regain ½ – ⅔ of their previous weight loss: What are other clinical benefits? 9 The American Academy of Ophthalmology offers more information here 11.

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

Compared to that, our hearing only processes 11 percent of information, while smell 3.5 However, things are moving fast, and success doesn’t come easy for the pioneers of any medical field. percent, touch 1.5 percent and taste 1 percent. Don’t you think that’s possible? Renowned scholars, L.D.

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What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and how might it affect me?

Vida Family Medicine

There is a lot of misinformation on the internet and on social media about this condition, so I wanted to share more information to help better explain this condition and what it means. Long-Term Complications of PCOS PCOS is associated with several long-term health complications. What is PCOS?

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

Chae : The four pillars of obesity care is a helpful framework that defines the essential elements of obesity care, which include nutrition therapy, physical activity, behavioral modification, and, if clinically indicated, medical interventions (eg, medication management, bariatric procedures, and complication management).

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Telehealth for Maternity Care: Qualitative Perspectives of Clinicians and Mothers [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Results Participants reported that telehealth was acceptable for basic pregnancy check-ins, such as to monitor symptoms, discuss health concerns, and for information on medication safety. Participants also described challenges to expanding telehealth. For example, telehealth was not viewed as user friendly for clinical use.

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What You Need to Know About Anesthesia Before Vascular Surgery

Vascular Physician

These eight weeks of smoking cessation will decrease the risk of experiencing many surgical complications. Some of these surgical complications include heart attack and limb loss. Depending on your surgery, your vascular surgeon and anesthesiologist will inform you of what to expect regarding recovery and pain.