Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 22, 2025

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. Ask for More Support, if You Need It Managing diabetes can be hard. Here’s what that looks like, step by step.

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Rao Doctor

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Understanding the fundamental aspects of fever is crucial for effective management and treatment. Understanding the diverse causes of fever is essential for appropriate management and intervention, ensuring that the root issue is correctly identified and treated. We will learn more about Fever and its management in my next part.

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Center for Family Medicine

MAY 7, 2025

If getting enough sleep is not enough or energy levels are down, consulting a healthcare professional is advised. Take control of your health Diabetes is a manageable condition, but early detection allows for timely intervention. Changes in vision Blurred vision is a lesser-known but major symptom of diabetes.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2025

This lets you know that they are an expert in diagnosing and treating hormone conditions. Reviews provide information about how well the doctor explains diagnoses and treatment options, and how well they manage ongoing care. Schedule a consultation to get a true sense of whether or not a certain doctor will work for your needs.

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 21, 2022

If you've been diagnosed with PAD or noticed any of its symptoms, working with an experienced medical team is the best way to keep your symptoms under control and prevent the disease from getting worse. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and learn more about preventing, treating, and managing PAD.

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 21, 2022

For this reason, it is important to seek treatment as quickly as possible after experiencing symptoms or being diagnosed with RAS. Schedule Your RAS Consultation at The Vascular Institute When it comes to protecting the health of your renal arteries, there's no time to waste. What Are the Treatment Options?

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Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

If you have been diagnosed with carotid disease, these vessels may be narrower as a result of plaque buildup within the walls of the artery. Prior to the procedure, you will have a consultation and evaluation. Your healthcare team will also care for your wounds, change dressings, and ensure that your pain is managed appropriately.

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Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

If you have arterial disease, please consult your physician before using compression therapy, as this may be contraindicated for some patients. Alternatives to compression therapy include leg elevation, exercise, weight management, and medications. Frequently Asked Questions : What causes poor venous circulation?

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East Cary Family Physicians

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This phenomenon often leads to delayed diagnoses and missed opportunities for early intervention. At East Cary Family Physicians , we believe that awareness is the first step in managing your health effectively. Understanding the Prostate: The prostate is a small gland located below the bladder in men.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2025

If you’ve been diagnosed with an endocrine disorder, like diabetes or an underactive thyroid, or have symptoms that you worry are caused by a hormone imbalance, you may be considering seeing an endocrinologist. Endocrinologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating endocrine system disorders. What is an Endocrinologist?

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Vascular Physician

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Here is what you should know about CVI in order to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. In most cases, CVI can be effectively managed with a combination of lifestyle changes and compression therapy. It's estimated that CVI affects up to forty percent of people in the U.S.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JANUARY 30, 2024

Early detection not only facilitates effective management but also significantly reduces the risk of vision loss. Consult with your primary care physician before starting a new workout routine, ensuring it aligns with your specific health needs.

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Today's Hospitalist

MAY 9, 2025

Looking ahead, here are several emerging innovations that promise to shape the next generation of these tools: Deeper integration with hospitalist workflow: Initiating an AI-assisted note may soon be as effortless as speaking naturally during a patient consult—no disruptions, no clicks. MEDITECH News. Published October 11, 2023.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Recognizing the characteristic features and understanding the differential diagnosis is crucial in managing patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding. The Meckel’s scan is the preferred diagnostic modality, and prompt surgical consultation may be necessary for symptomatic cases. ” An et.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Identifying the specific type of virus that are causing a child’s symptoms, like rhinovirus vs parainfluenza, is often unnecessary, especially in otherwise healthy children who are managed at home. Comprehensive respiratory viral panels (i.e., Reasons to not order a comprehensive respiratory viral panel (i.e., isolation for SARS-CoV-2).

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PEMBlog

MAY 20, 2025

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. A lot of times when we consult a service, it’s a resident who might be at another hospital. Nobody wants to miss an appendicitis. Nobody wants to miss a head bleed, right?

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Bronchopulmonary sequestration Our patient was diagnosed with bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS). Pulmonology and surgery were consulted during his hospital stay, and he has since had a left lower lobectomy after healing from his pneumonia. Management of Congenital Lung Malformations. Bronchopulmonary sequestration C.

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GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

We talk with them about the epidemiology, assessment, and management of dysphagia, including the role of modifying the consistency of food and liquids, feeding tubes, and the role of dysphagia rehabilitation like tongue and cough strengthening. This is Eric Widera. Alex: This is Alex Smith. Here at UW Health, we call it our Swallow Service.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

So we have a network of community hospitals and not every hospital has a strong ID consult service or some hospitals have one physician covering many, many patients, the whole hospital so may not have the bandwidth to cover everyone. So people at kind of those extremes where I would potentially be really changing their diagnoses.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

SkinIO , Scanoma , Miiskin , FirstDerm , Direct Derm , iDoc24 , and SkinVision all work based on the same principle: they promise patients the option to self-check their symptoms and then to connect to a dermatologist online for consultation within a very short period of time. Cureskin aims to help alleviate the situation.

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 3, 2025

When assessing a fever, we doctors employ a systematic approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management. One of the primary tools used in diagnosing fever is the thermometer, an instrument that measures body temperature. What are the Management and Treatment Options in a case of fever? And I do this regularly.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

AUGUST 8, 2024

Specialized Testing for STIs or IC: If an infection is not found, further tests may be necessary to diagnose underlying conditions like STIs or interstitial cystitis. When to See a Doctor While mild UTIs sometimes resolve on their own, it’s essential to consult a healthcare provider if: Symptoms persist or worsen after a few days.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

This week, we talk about the other major palliative care trial of default palliative care consults for hospitalized older adults with COPD, kidney disease, or dementia, published in the same issue of JAMA. and consulting for Papa Health. So in this case consultations. Because now it requires another step to cancel the consult.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

On a gloomy Friday in January, Johnson, a nurse practitioner who treats older adults, had a hospice consult with Ellen, a patient in her 90s in declining health. Ellen had been diagnosed with vascular dementia, peripheral vascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes. ” A month after the consult, Ellen died peacefully in her sleep.

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Vascular Physician

JULY 18, 2022

Here's what you should know about fibromuscular dysplasia before scheduling a free consultation with the trusted experts at the Vascular Institute of the Rockies. These include: Age: People are most likely to be diagnosed with FMD in their 50s. Smoking: People who smoke cigarettes are more likely to be diagnosed with FMD.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

It's the first point of contact for all your medical needs, from routine check-ups to managing chronic conditions. Patients who have a trusted primary care doctor are more likely to follow medical advice, manage their chronic conditions effectively, and ultimately enjoy better health outcomes.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 28, 2025

Urgent care clinics provide quick diagnoses and treatments, including antibiotics if needed. However, there are “Red Flag” symptoms that require urgent evaluation and management. A doctor can help identify triggers, suggest lifestyle changes, and recommend medications to manage symptoms.

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Vascular Physician

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

If you have been diagnosed with pelvic venous disorders or suspect that you might have it, here is what you need to know about understanding the condition. Diagnosing Pelvic Venous Disorders Diagnosing these conditions can be a challenge since there are many other causes of pelvic pain.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 2, 2025

Before your blood pressure rises as well, know that this PEMBlog article is here to provide an overview of the recognition and management of hypertensive emergencies. Additional lab testing can be completed to account for the broader differential diagnoses. A value of > or = 50 ng/mL is considered abnormal. Front Pediatr.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 30, 2025

In one corner, weighing in at decades of experience, well known for heavy hits of bedside assessments, strong patient-family relationships, and a knockout punch of interdisciplinary collaboration, we have in-person palliative care consults. Consultations versus telehealth. But watch out! That’s what I’m waiting for, Alex.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

In particular, we talk about Katie’s and Jesica’s paper in NEJM titled “ Juggling Two Full-Time Jobs — Methadone Clinic Engagement and Cancer Care ,” which described the difficulty in managing cancer pain and methadone for opioid use disorder. Maybe we’ll get to talking about that today. Jessie, welcome back to GeriPal. Jessie: Yes.

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PEMBlog

MARCH 27, 2024

This episode will help you better prepare for and manage children with inborn errors of metabolism in the Emergency Department. As always, I’m your host, Brad Sobolewski, and this episode focuses on the management of children with metabolic disorders who present to the emergency department.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

He was ultimately admitted to the general pediatric service for further management. Additional labs ordered per the consultant’s recommendations were notable for elevated PT/PTT, AFP, plasma tyrosine, and urine succinylacetone consistent with a diagnosis of tyrosinemia. They may also have a porphyria-like presentation.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Why the field is moving away from prescribing methadone to bupenorphine; how to manage patients prescribed methadone for opioid use disorder who then develop serious and painful illness – should we/can we split up the once daily dosing to achieve better pain control? When to consider bupenorphine vs methadone? They’re often angry.

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GeriPal

APRIL 14, 2022

Management of chronic pain in the elderly: focus on transdermal buprenorphine. And how am I going to manage their pain? And I remember being there and there was a patient who had seen inpatient and then subsequently outpatient who was so thankful in the weirdest in just this irrational way for having been diagnosed with liver cancer.

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GeriPal

JUNE 15, 2023

And this case has been worked out the best in terms of the artificial intelligence suggesting diagnoses the clinician may have missed. So there’s some stuff out there like that, but also using AI to determine who at high risk and should get a palliative care consult. Alex: Mm-hmm. Like who is at high risk or low risk? Eric: Yeah.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 20, 2022

So we have a network of community hospitals and not every hospital has a strong ID consult service or some hospitals have one physician covering many, many patients, the whole hospital so may not have the bandwidth to cover everyone. So people at kind of those extremes where I would potentially be really changing their diagnoses.

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