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What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and how might it affect me?

Vida Family Medicine

Type 2 Diabetes : Insulin resistance associated with PCOS can elevate the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Sleep apnea independently increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, as well as mood disorders and fatigue. These complications can often be avoided or reduced with early diagnosis and management.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. Should GPs actually be treated as the stars of medicine? You know your patients’ evolving story as well as their family, friends, coworkers, and the peculiarities of their local community. Here are the key results.