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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Common chronic diseases include diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, and gastrointestinal issues.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary Its another deprescribing super special on today’s GeriPal Podcast, where we delve into the latest research on deprescribing medications prescribed to older adults. Eric 00:04 And Alex, we ve got another deprescribing super special with us today. This is Eric Widera. Alex 00:03 This is Alex Smith.

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

Treating less serious ailments gets faster, more targeted and more efficient, while the means for curing more serious and life-altering illnesses improve. Digital contact lenses sound like science fiction: the translucent layer on your eye transmitting special information about your body to an outside device.

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Chronic Pain Management: Effective Strategies For Everyday Life

Center for Family Medicine

The pain can continue beyond a particular injury or illness and is enough to impact daily activities. Most cases are due to an ongoing chronic disease, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, or migraines. Doctors define the condition as consistent or persistent pain that lasts 3 months or more.

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Why I don’t do “weight loss” as a primary care physician

Vida Family Medicine

From specialized obesity clinics to online services offering quick prescriptions, the options can feel overwhelming. 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.

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Patient Testimonial – Eduardo Sanchez Castillo

Logansport Memorial Hospital

At Logansport Memorial Hospital, we know how an unexpected injury or illness can impact your daily routine and quality of life. He also has Diabetes. I showed my supervisor who is also diabetic, and he told me to go straight to the hospital and they sent me to the Wound Care Center. I had gone to Mexico for a few days.

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How Often Should You See Your Family Doctor?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

This may be true in cases of injuries and certain chronic illnesses that require immediate attention. When to Consider Special Needs It is important to consider whether anything has changed since your last medical examination. The doctor may have noticed a change in your blood pressure or an early indication of diabetes.