Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Questionnaire has 6 sections: About diabetes, home glucose testing, medications, self-management, Problem Areas in Diabetes (PAID-5), and continuous glucose monitoring. Regarding self-management, 84% stated completely managing diabetes on their own; only 27% reported needing help with medication management, diet, and glucose monitoring.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

The best way to know if your levels fall into the unhealthy range is to get your healthcare provider to check your blood pressure regularly. Following your physician’s treatment regimen, which may include medication and lifestyle adjustments, can help you regain control of your blood pressure management, regardless of your age.

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Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Undergoing carotid endarterectomy can help reduce your risk of experiencing serious complications from carotid artery disease, including a stroke. Your healthcare provider will also schedule follow-up appointments and prescribe any new prescriptions you may need.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 15, 2025

More than 38 million Americans live with diabetes, a chronic disease that can lead to serious complications if not properly managed. Depending on the type of diabetes you have and your overall health, your doctor may recommend steps like making lifestyle changes, monitoring your blood sugar and taking diabetes medications.

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Diabetes Management Chronic Disease Complication 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

It also covered related pain management and physical therapy after she returned home to New York City. Diamond was caught in a fairly common coverage snag: People who have group health insurance when they become eligible for Medicare sometimes find themselves on the hook for their medical bills because their group plan stops paying.

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As a result, your kidneys may not be able to properly function, which can lead to other serious health complications. First, they will perform a physical exam, review your health history, and check your kidney function with blood and urine tests. How Common is RAS? RAS affects over 200,000 people in the United States every year.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 22, 2025

Have a Diabetes Consultation Your first visit with a diabetes specialist may involve a physical exam. Be ready to talk about your symptoms and the medications you’re currently taking, as well as your diet and exercise habits. The doctor will ask questions about your diabetes. Weight loss can help your body use insulin better.

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Vascular Physician

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Common CVI symptoms include: Swelling in the affected areas Varicose veins Leg pain, heaviness, and fatigue Skin changes and ulcers If you notice one or more of these symptoms, be sure to schedule a consultation with your healthcare provider to get your symptoms under control and prevent the condition from worsening.

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Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

JANUARY 24, 2022

Depending on your personal medical history and open discussion with your physician, this will guide your treatment plan. What are some of the complications from having hypertension? At that time, you may need to start to incorporate blood pressure medications.

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Vascular Physician

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This is because both diabetes and PAD have many of the same risk factors and complications. This is done through a combination of a physical exam, a study known as ankle-brachial index, ultrasound, CT angiography, or angiography. It is estimated that between 20-30% of people with diabetes also have PAD.

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Diabetes Diagnose Treatment Plan Complication 40

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

Participants provided urine samples on the day of scanning to detect recent use. The researchers found that 63% of heavy lifetime cannabis users exhibited reduced brain activity during a working memory task,” according to a press release by the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. It’s more complicated than that.

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Doctor On Demand

AUGUST 11, 2023

Among the grave heat-related conditions, heat stroke stands out as a medical emergency demanding swift attention. This heightened temperature can precipitate complications affecting vital organs like the brain and heart. Rest : Allow the body to recuperate by resting and avoiding strenuous physical activity until symptoms subside.

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Consulting Board-Certified Emergency Room Medical Advice 52

GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Alex: And we are also delighted to welcome Devika Nair, who is a nephrologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee Valley VA Healthcare System. That includes many medical specialists, surgical specialists, many specialists and many other disciplines who are on our older adults team. Rasheeda, welcome to GeriPal.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary Its another deprescribing super special on today’s GeriPal Podcast, where we delve into the latest research on deprescribing medications prescribed to older adults. Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes.

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33 Charts

OCTOBER 2, 2021

The zero-sum medical day In many healthcare systems the Epic feature is turned on and health professionals are expected to respond. The problem is that doctors work in what I call a zero-sum medical day. It’s the physics of physician bandwidth: You can’t add something without taking something away. Absolutely.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Joe 03:55 You know, my thoughts are screening is important for a variety of reasons, and certainly Doctor Boris and Soo and Anna, Doctor chodos can provide a lot greater clinical insight than I. There has to be effective support provided behind any type of screening strategy in order for it to truly be effective. Joe, your thoughts?

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GeriPal

JANUARY 12, 2023

Alex: And we’re delighted to welcome back to the GeriPal Podcast, Stephanie Rogers, who’s a geriatrician and medical director of UCSF’s, age-friendly health systems. Not every hospital or every health system is the same physically or financial incentives or which clinical programs exist and patient demographics.

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Hospital Patient-Centered IT Nurse Practitioner 101

GeriPal

JUNE 20, 2024

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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IT Patient-Centered Patients Clinic 121

GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

When I’m on palliative care consults and attending in our hospice unit we have to counsel patients about deprescribing and de-intensifying diabetes medications. What are the risks and rewards of new classes of medications? When I’m on nursing home call, the most common page I receive is for a blood sugar value. How high is too high?

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Diabetes Management Patient-Centered Families 74

PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Join me as I scope out the nuances of gastroesophageal reflux and gastritis and provide practical insights for clinicians in the emergency setting. You just got to take a good history and do a physical examination, especially when the symptoms are typical, like regurgitation, heartburn, or epigastric pain in an older child or adolescent.

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Diagnosis Management IT Patient-Centered 52

FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As FDA explains on its website (which includes lists— here and here —of the more than 300 Accelerated Approvals (and withdrawals)): The FDA instituted its Accelerated Approval Program to allow for earlier approval of drugs that treat serious conditions, and fill an unmet medical need based on a surrogate endpoint.

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Clinic IT Provider Patient-Centered 59

Mesa Family Physician

MAY 8, 2025

Whether you’re scheduling your annual physical , exploring the differences between a wellness visit vs physical , or simply wondering what’s covered under your insurance, understanding preventive care can empower you to take charge of your health. Annual Physicals: Covered or Not? How long is a physical good for?

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Preventive Care Preventative Care Wellness Visit Physicals 100

StorytellERdoc

MARCH 18, 2020

Being an ER physician facing this dilemma on the front lines of a large emergency and trauma center, I am also bearing witness to the more daunting picture of this dilemma--the mental and physical effects Covid-19 is having on our patients as well as on all of us. Don't bog down our front-line medical providers with mild symptoms.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Understanding how to prepare for this important appointment ensures you receive maximum benefit from your healthcare provider’s expertise. Identifying health concerns before symptoms appear gives us tremendous advantages in treatment success and minimizing long-term complications.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

APRIL 29, 2025

The truth is, men are statistically more likely to delay medical visits, putting themselves at higher risk for conditions that could have been detected early and managed effectively. PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood tests and physical exams help detect prostate issues early.

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GeriPal

JUNE 12, 2025

Eric 00:42 So on this podcast, we’re gonna be talking about what every healthcare provider should know about radiation oncology. I was really fascinated not only with the medical side of things, but some of the. The physics and mathematics that went into radiation therapy planning. Evie, welcome to GeriPal. Thank you.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong. Regular visits to your primary care physician at Mesa Family Physicians provide opportunities for early detection of potential health issues before they become serious problems.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: People experiencing homelessness (PEH) and type 2 diabetes are hospitalized more often, develop diabetes complications, and die on average 10 years earlier than their housed peers due to poorly controlled chronic physical and behavioral health conditions. Results: We found high acceptability on the CSQ-8 with a mean of 30.5 (SD

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Diabetes Medical Complication Physicals 130

Doctor On Demand

APRIL 28, 2025

Urgent care clinics provide quick diagnoses and treatments, including antibiotics if needed. These symptoms require immediate medical attention. Changes in voice (“hot potato” voice) Speaking in a muffled, strained voice, which some doctors call a “hot potato” voice, indicates severe swelling in the throat that needs medical attention.

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 3, 2025

More severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, persistent vomiting, chest pain, or seizures, are red flags that necessitate immediate medical attention. Understanding the patient’s medical history is crucial for an accurate diagnosis. Ultimately, knowing when to seek medical attention for a fever is vital.

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Diagnosis Management Illness Diagnose 130

Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? This guide will help you understand the different types of clinics and services they offer, so you can make an informed decision about where to seek medical care. It's a common challenge many people face.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

This achievement is the result of an interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers in life science, physics, and computer science. But what we observed was much more complicated." The content is provided for information purposes only. Some SCN neurons were activated by light, while others were inhibited.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

A 2024 study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that military veterans with brain injuries saw major mental and physical improvements after just one ibogaine session. The content is provided for information purposes only. Some studies suggest it may help people stop using opioids or other drugs, even after just one session.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The insight started when Carmen, an orthopedic surgeon-researcher, and Katie, a physical therapist- researcher participated in ride-alongs with EMS providers to patient’s homes. And yet, after assisting the older adult to their feet, the EMS providers would leave. Going into patient’s homes was eye opening. Carmen: Yeah.

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GeriPal

JUNE 27, 2024

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Illness IT Diagnosis Patient-Centered 130

East Cary Family Physicians

AUGUST 24, 2023

Participation in sports and physical activities offers numerous benefits, from improved cardiovascular health to enhanced mental well-being. To ensure a safe and healthy experience, it’s crucial to prioritize sports physicals for athletes of all ages.

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Physicals Family Physician Chronic Condition Comprehensive Care 52

Imperial Center Family Medicine

APRIL 7, 2025

Routine cholesterol screenings help assess your risk for cardiovascular disease so you and your healthcare provider can better understand your overall heart health. Some healthcare providers may recommend yearly screenings for patients with high cholesterol or underlying cardiovascular issues. When Should You Get Cholesterol Screening?

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