Vida Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

While losing weight is often suggested to lower the risk of chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease, the risk of prescribing weight loss is overlooked. This can be disheartening, leading to a cycle of stricter diets, increased frustration, and worse physical and mental health.

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Diabetes is common. When I’m on palliative care consults and attending in our hospice unit we have to counsel patients about deprescribing and de-intensifying diabetes medications. And yet we’re also in a different place in diabetes monitoring and management. Goldilocks zone). Welcome back, Alex.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

Many health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers, can develop with little to no noticeable symptoms in their initial stages. Stress Management and Mental Health Check-ins: Health check-ups are not just about physical health. Take the first step today and prioritize regular health check-ups.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 16, 2025

This concern is especially serious for people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or who have a history of heart disease. Determine the likely cause : The doctor will diagnose whether it’s likely a viral infection, bacterial illness, allergies, or another condition. Does green phlegm indicate an infection?

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

In our third segment, we explore Amy Linskys study that examined the effect of patient-directed educational materials on clinician deprescribing of potentially low-benefit or high-risk medications, such as proton pump inhibitors, high-dose gabapentin, or risky diabetes medications. Emily 06:11 Yeah, we definitely have a pill for every ill.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

APRIL 29, 2025

Why Preventive Care for Men Matters Preventive care isn’t just about treating illness when it arises; it’s about staying one step ahead of it. This proactive approach can dramatically reduce the risk of severe conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and more.

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

We talk with Nick and Meg about: Why hearing loss is important not just in geriatrics but also for those caring for seriously ill individuals. And one of the parts of that was actually doing physicals for the students and putting them in job placements. How to screen for hearing loss. I don’t see myself in that world.”

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Mesa Family Physician

MAY 8, 2025

Whether you’re scheduling your annual physical , exploring the differences between a wellness visit vs physical , or simply wondering what’s covered under your insurance, understanding preventive care can empower you to take charge of your health. Annual Physicals: Covered or Not? How long is a physical good for?

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 11, 2025

Preventive Care: Your First Line of Defense Against Illness When it comes to your health, waiting until something goes wrong isn’t the best approach. Instead, adopting a preventive mindset can help reduce your risk of illness, improve long-term outcomes, and even limit the need for more serious interventions. Are they the same?

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Safety – Reduces exposure to contagious illnesses. When to Choose Telemedicine Routine follow-ups for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. Mild illnesses such as colds, rashes, or minor infections. When to Visit in Person Annual physical exams & vaccinations. Medication refills or adjustments.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Unlike appointments that address specific illnesses or injuries, preventive care visits focus on screening for potential health issues, assessing your overall wellness, and helping you establish healthy habits before problems develop. Wear comfortable clothing that can be easily removed or adjusted for the physical examination.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

The Hidden Benefits of Regular Check-ups You Might Be Missing Many residents of Mesa and the surrounding Arizona communities don’t realize that preventive care goes far beyond just “checking the box” for your annual physical.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It’s where you turn for regular check-ups, advice on staying healthy, and help with managing any chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension. Primary care doctors don’t just treat illnesses—they work to prevent them before they even occur. A family pediatrician. Primary care is your go-to for all things health-related.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

APRIL 25, 2024

This means that if medical events or illnesses have surfaced in your immediate family since your last checkup, your doctor can calculate this information into your risk factors for other conditions. Let’s look at some reasons why preventative care is so important.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

These services go beyond treating illnesses; they aim to keep you healthy in the first place. Non-life-threatening illnesses often demand quick relief options. Urgent care clinics are ideal for treating illnesses like the flu, strep throat, or severe colds. It's not quite an emergency, but you need relief fast.

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GeriPal

JUNE 13, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary I always find cachexia in serious illness puzzling. In today’s podcast, we had the opportunity to learn from a renowned expert in palliative care, Eduardo Bruera, about cachexia and anorexia in serious illness. But what I tell them is, keep yourself physically active. I mean, come on.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

MAY 26, 2025

Also Read: Men’s Health Checklist: Essential Screenings to Prevent Serious Illness What Causes Low Testosterone? A men’s health specialist like Bazel will begin with a full review of your symptoms and medical history, followed by a physical exam and blood tests. There are two main categories: primary and secondary hypogonadism.

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Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Regular physical exams at Edge Family Medicine are essential for maintaining your health and well-being. Whether you’re dealing with a chronic condition or simply maintaining wellness, regular physical exams are a key component of long-term health. Why Schedule Regular Physical Exams? This ensures your care stays on track.

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GeriPal

JUNE 15, 2023

I actually like reading books and the physical,” and what the internet 2.0 Because the in serious illness care and care for older adults, their care is often very complex. And even just, so we just had a podcast on diabetes and just the reams of data that you can be getting from continuous glucose monitoring. Eric: Yeah.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

From managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive care and health screenings, the clinic is known for providing patient-centered care. Whether you need a routine physical, vaccination, or management of a chronic illness, this clinic has you covered with a focus on holistic and individualized care.

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GeriPal

JUNE 19, 2025

Eric 01:04 So we’re going to be talking about transgender health in older adults and those with serious illness. Gender expression is your physical outward manifestation of how you express your gender identity. We did do another LGBT Care for Older Adults in Serious Illness Population with Carrie Kendrian and Angela Primbos.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 27, 2022

So if you can think about certain decisions like continuing to screen for certain cancers like colon cancer or breast cancer, or how strict you should control diabetes or blood pressures. And really providing these estimates of how long a person has to live affects a lot of the decisions we have to make clinically. Alex, what other decisions?

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

And I gotta manage their blood pressure and their diabetes meds. Most of the public wants to have access to treatments and interventions that might help them forestall a devastating illness. Well, even for somebody like you, who’s pretty familiar with the instruments, it might cause distress for the patient, maybe their family.

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Doctor Rachel

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Illness is a disruption in the natural flow of things, and restoring right relationship within the body (and sometimes within the family, community or cosmos), restores wholeness and well-being. To realize that we are inextricably linked—and that saving ourselves really is about restoring our right relationship with ourselves and all life.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

You know, she would have had 90 really good years, and she would have just gone into a coma with no blood pressure and died, you know, with, like, a day and a half of illness. He was a terrible diabetic. And it bothers me how the nurses are there, the physical therapists are there, some of the social workers are there.

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Vida Family Medicine

JANUARY 18, 2022

While this is not possible for every illness, the vast majority of diseases that impact our quality of life or cause premature death can be prevented or cured with simple preventive care. Typically they will check your vital signs, perform a physical exam, and order bloodwork depending on your age and health status.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

From childhood vaccinations to adult boosters and seasonal flu shots, immunizations prevent millions of illnesses annually. Annual Physical Examinations The comprehensive annual physical remains one of the cornerstone examples of preventive care services. These measures are taken after a disease has been diagnosed.

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GeriPal

JUNE 2, 2022

Eric: All right, before we start talking about COVID in older adults and those with serious illness, do you have a song request for Alex? I’m wondering if we can start off with thinking about the prevention of COVID in older adults and those with serious illness and then potentially the management of them. Eric: I loved all that.

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