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Overtreatment of prostate cancer in the active surveillance era

Common Sense Family Doctor

Concerns about overdiagnosis of clinically insignificant prostate cancer through prostate specific antigen (PSA) screening motivated the 2018 American Academy of Family Physicians’ (AAFP) recommendation against routine screening for prostate cancer. times more likely to develop urinary or sexual complications, 2.78

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Parvo Podcast! Erythema Infectiosum, Fifth Disease, and more!

PEMBlog

Well break down the virology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, and complications of Parvovirus B19. Formulate an evidence-based management plan for patients with suspected or confirmed Parvovirus B19, including those with underlying hemolytic disease or immunocompromise. Sometimes I share it with patients and families.

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #4: Frozen Ever After

PEMBlog

The mother describes the upper leg as feeling swollen and tense, and the patient cries when the area is touched. Orthopedics has continued to follow patient who has done well, including normal growth and no further episodes of pain. Syphilis Complicating Pregnancy and Congenital Syphilis. N Engl J Med. 2024;390(3):242-253.

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

GeriPal

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?

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Men’s Health Checklist: Essential Screenings to Prevent Serious Illness

Dr. Michael Bazel

He helps patients in Valley Village, Panorama City , and Bell, CA, stay on top of their health year after year. STD Screening Sexually active men should have regular screenings for sexually transmitted diseases. Early detection helps prevent complications and protects your partners.

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

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. A diagnostic colonoscopy is done when a patient has symptoms like rectal bleeding or abnormal test results.