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The Impact of a Health Professions Education Program on Concussion Management: A Multi-Methods Study of ECHO Concussion [Neurologic illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries, are diagnosed in 150,000 Ontarians annually, resulting in disruptions to work, school, and sport. Concussion management is complex: variable onset of symptoms, urban/rural disparities, and the many professionals involved in case management.

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

How about having a teledentist consultation? AI in oral and maxillofacial pathology: early detection, targeted treatments Oral cancers and other serious issues can lurk undetected with biopsies being the only way to diagnose them. But AR also found a home in dentistry for both educational and clinical purposes.

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Online Management of Menstrual Irregularities in Canada

Dr. Zaar

Virtual consultations save time, reduce travel, and offer privacy. How Online Platforms Diagnose Menstrual Issues Most virtual platforms start with a comprehensive medical history form. Next, they may attend a video consultation. With access to education, support, and timely treatment, they can manage their cycles effectively.

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Personalized Diabetes Treatment Plans: How Connecticut Specialists Approach Care

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Every year in Connecticut, about 17,000 adults are diagnosed with diabetes, a serious chronic condition. Have a Diabetes Consultation Your first visit with a diabetes specialist may involve a physical exam. They can offer extra support, like a referral to a diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) program.

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How to Manage Prediabetes with Food (What Actually Works)

Vida Family Medicine

Pre-diabetes is a condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. You can call the office or schedule a consultation here. What is Pre-Diabetes? The main culprit? Insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone released by your pancreas when you eat.

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Getting Answers: A Patient's Guide to Discussing Unexplained Symptoms with Your Doctor

Vida Family Medicine

If you have already been diagnosed with any medical conditions, write down all of the diagnoses you have. They do not hold an educational credential that qualifies them to diagnose and treat you. Bring a list of all of the medications (even over the counter!)

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Advanced Imaging of Children in the ED: Ultrasound, CT, and MRI

PEMBlog

And I think that when we’re faced with a child who has one of these diagnoses, that’s where we need to weigh the risks and benefits. There’s an education series, a lecture series, and I had the opportunity to give a talk on this very topic to those providers. Nobody wants to miss an appendicitis.

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