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Integrated care for adults with complex needs: opportunities of case management in primary care to improve equity [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Case management in primary healthcare has been documented as a promising integrated care approach to overcome fragmented care faced by adults with complex healthcare and social needs (hereafter complex needs). Study Design: Qualitative descriptive multiple case study.

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How to Manage Prediabetes with Food (What Actually Works)

Vida Family Medicine

Being told you have pre-diabetes can feel overwhelming, but there’s good news: food is one of the most powerful tools you can use to manage your blood sugar. In this post, I’ll explain what pre-diabetes really means and how eating balanced meals can support your body in managing blood sugar more effectively. What is Pre-Diabetes?

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Prostate Cancer: Unmasking the Risk and Reality

East Cary Family Physicians

At East Cary Family Physicians , we believe that awareness is the first step in managing your health effectively. 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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What to Expect Before, During, and after a Carotid Endarterectomy

Vascular Physician

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. Here, your blood pressure, heart rate, and neurological status will be carefully monitored.

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How Does Diet Impact Prostate Health? What You Should Know

Dr. Michael Bazel

Located just below the bladder, it produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. Diets rich in anti-inflammatory foods can help manage symptoms. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting supplements. Saw Palmetto: Often used to manage BPH symptoms. Zinc: May reduce the risk of BPH.

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

PEMBlog

Yes, and so thinking about these imaging modalities, I keep coming back to the fact that most of the time when we’re ordering one, it’s because we’re thinking about what’s next from a management standpoint for the patient. Another recommendation that I have is regarding transport calls.

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What You Should Know About Radiation Oncology: Anish Butala, Emily Martin and Evie Kalmar

GeriPal

But I think where it ends up causing problems is just if they’re going to have many sessions, transport to and from, and just the overall cost that can be essentially not feasible for the hospice. So you have the consultation. So we need to have a discussion upfront about how we’re managing the patient’s pain.