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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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Approach to steatotic liver disease in the office: Diagnosis, management, and proposed nomenclature

Canadian Family Physician

Objective To provide an update on the most recent developments regarding diagnosis and outcomes of steatotic liver disease (SLD), review new nomenclature applied to SLD, and provide an approach to the diagnosis and management of SLD. Subtle differences are present among patients diagnosed with SLD.

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How to Prevent a Potentially Fatal Aortic Dissection

Vascular Physician

Unfortunately, high blood pressure does not always present with symptoms that are noticeable by the patient. Unless they are seeing their primary care provider for regular check-ups, they may not be made aware of their high blood pressure until they present for evaluation for another medical condition.

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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. Dense breast tissue is normal.

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The Mycoplasma Comeback: Why This Atypical Pneumonia is Back – A PEMCurrents Podcast

PEMBlog

Well cover its clinical presentation, epidemiology, diagnostic approach, and management, including why standard beta-lactam antibiotics wont work. Learning Objectives Describe the clinical presentation, epidemiology, and complications of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in pediatric patients, including its atypical manifestations.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

If low bone density is present, it’s often treated alongside a weight loss program. Distributing intake throughout the day has been shown to enhance muscle synthesis, and targeting 90 g/day provides 1.2 These recommendations are ideals, and some participants may require workarounds. This might look like 3.5

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What does claudication feel like and what are the most common causes?

Vascular Physician

If you are diagnosed with claudication, your healthcare provider will likely create a personalized treatment plan to help relieve your symptoms, reduce pain, and reduce your chances of experiencing other complications, such as heart disease. When your arteries are not healthy, your overall quality of life can be affected.