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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. Or being able to grow new teeth at the age of 80? This means faster results and less guesswork.

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What to Expect Before, During, and after a Carotid Endarterectomy

Vascular Physician

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. Here is what you need to know about the process, potential risks, and benefits of a carotid endarterectomy.

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Prostate Cancer: Unmasking the Risk and Reality

East Cary Family Physicians

This phenomenon often leads to delayed diagnoses and missed opportunities for early intervention. It’s responsible for producing seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. Consult Your Healthcare Provider: Discuss your risk factors with your doctor to determine the best screening schedule for you.

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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. Its job is to transport sugar from your bloodstream to the cells that need it—like your brain, muscles, or liver. You can call the office or schedule a consultation here. The main culprit?

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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. Another recommendation that I have is regarding transport calls. We all take transport calls when we’re practicing at the ‘mothership.’

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When to Go to Urgent Care for a Sore Throat: How Can Urgent Care Help?

Doctor On Demand

Urgent care clinics provide quick diagnoses and treatments, including antibiotics if needed. If swallowing is extremely painful and the fever is high, you may not have enough time to get to the ER safely without emergency transport. A short-term sore throat may resolve on its own — monitor symptoms or consult a primary care doctor.

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Telehealth vs In-Person Palliative Care: A Podcast with Joseph Greer, Lynn Flint, Simone Rinaldi, and Vicki Jackson

GeriPal

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. You get a consult if you get a consult.