Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objectives To assess overall medication adherence as an indicator for emergency room (ER) visits, hospitalizations, and mortality among elderly patients. We determined personal adherence rates by calculating the mean adherence rates of the medications prescribed to each individual. The mean age was 81.2 The mean age was 81.2

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Vascular Physician

APRIL 22, 2024

How to Prevent a Potentially Fatal Aortic Dissection High blood pressure is a well-known medical condition that many people understand is a risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes. Unfortunately, high blood pressure is also a risk for lesser known but no less serious conditions.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 6, 2024

They're also called direct primary care (DPC) or personalized medical service providers. He texted me, and we were able to sort out the issue in minutes—no frantic ER visits, just peace of mind. One of my favorite success stories involves a patient who had a strong family history of diabetes.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 28, 2025

Learn more about which symptoms mean you should go to urgent care or the ER, as well as when to use telehealth or see a primary care doctor. These symptoms require immediate medical attention. When to go to the ER for a sore throat Go to the emergency room (ER) if your sore throat causes any difficulty swallowing or breathing.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? This guide will help you understand the different types of clinics and services they offer, so you can make an informed decision about where to seek medical care. It's a common challenge many people face.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

And he’s also chaired the California Pacific Medical Center’s ethics committee since 1985. Bill 16:55 First of all, I just have to go back to Dax, because Dax in 1973 is when I first came out here as a senior medical student and met Al Johnson. He was a terrible diabetic. Bill, welcome to the GeriPal podcast.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 23, 2025

Other factors including humidity, wind and peoples ages and medical conditions play a role in heat illness as well, Wood says. When he worked on a medical mission in Haiti, he got used to seeing people wrap their heads in water-soaked towels and throw ice down their groin. 40°C (101–104°F).

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