PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

This case was submitted by Dr. Inbar Plaut PEM Fellow at UMASS Chan Medical School | UMASS Memorial Children’s Medical Center IG handle(s): @inbar.y, @umasspem Co-author: Zachary Binder The Case A 2-month-old male presents with 2-days of reluctance to move the right lower extremity. This is the last of the four cases. N Engl J Med.

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Routine Screenings Patient-Centered Diagnosis Clinic 59

GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

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. If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? Should it? We’re very datified.

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Screening Primary Care Patient-Centered IT 120

Dr. Michael Bazel

APRIL 29, 2025

For too many men, however, routine checkups and health screenings tend to fall by the wayside — often until symptoms become unavoidable. 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.

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Screening Illness Checkup Primary Care Doctor 130

Mesa Family Physician

MAY 8, 2025

Preventive care refers to medical services that focus on early detection, routine screenings, and health counseling. It includes things like vaccinations, blood pressure checks, cancer screenings, and annual physicals. For instance, someone with heart disease may receive guidance on diet, medication, and exercise.

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Preventive Care Preventative Care Wellness Visit Physicals 100

Dr. Michael Bazel

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Early detection is crucial to prevent serious complications. If not properly managed, diabetes can lead to serious complications like kidney disease, nerve damage, and heart problems. Routine Screenings: Early detection of lung disease or cancer improves treatment outcomes. Unexplained weight loss.

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Mental Health Diabetes Screening Physicals 130