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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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A Comprehensive Guide to CT-Angiogram of the Heart-Part 1

Rao Doctor

A CT-angiogram of the heart, commonly referred to as cardiac CT angiography, is a sophisticated imaging technique that utilizes computed tomography (CT) technology to visualize the arteries of the heart, called the coronary arteries and assess blood flow within the heart. Understanding CT-Angiogram What is CT-Angiogram?

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What Vitamins Are Good for Thyroid Health? A Functional Medicine Guide

AMMD

With the influx of herbal supplements and health information out there, it can be overwhelming to figure out what is best for you. Without adequate Vitamin A, your body may struggle to utilize the thyroid hormones it produces(2), even if your lab values look “normal.”

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Interdisciplinary Case Report

CDOCS

I diagnosed this case to be complex, requiring extensive bone regeneration, possibly with multiple grafts and informed this patient of the risks, timeline and complexity of his case. The possible complications were communicated so that the patient could make an informed decision and proceed with treatment.

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Top Challenges 2025: Practice administrators face growing uncertainty

Physician's Practice

The results also shed light on emerging concerns that could further complicate operations in 2025, including economic uncertainty and regulatory shifts. While some areas have shown modest improvement, many respondents report that key issues are becoming more difficult to manage, with optimism about the year ahead in short supply.

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

GeriPal

Eric: And swallowing is complicated, right? So, we use that information to formulate a treatment plan. Eric: I also wonder, is it just the utilization review standpoint? Are there things that we can do to prevent the complication of aspiration, which we most fear, aspiration pneumonia? Nicole: Yes. Nicole: Exactly.

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

GeriPal

But the thing that really motivates me is seeing, you know, and trying to manage later stage, you know, we can call them complications of people who haven’t had a diagnosis are now really in, you know, a world of complexity around other conditions, around managing life and managing practical things.

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