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Common Diagnostic Codes May Indicate Prodromal Features of Pediatric MS

Physician's Weekly

A subset of common symptoms and diagnoses in the 5 years prior to a multiple sclerosis diagnosis in kids hints at a potential prodromal phase of the condition. The study included 1,091 children and adolescents with MS with health insurance. Among patients with MS, the mean age at MS diagnosis was 15.7 years, and 72.2%

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Hepatitis C Micro-elimination Using Patient Navigation In a Regional Healthcare System [Infectious diseases (not respiratory tract)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Micro-elimination projects aim to selectively foster diagnosis, treatment and reinfection of high priority demographic groups. were on Medicaid insurance when diagnosed. Context: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) disproportionately impacts persons with substance use and mental health disorders within the United States. were female, 74.4%

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Action Needed to Close Racial Gaps in Autism Services

Physician's Weekly

As autism diagnoses increase, especially in marginalized groups, experts call for better funding, research inclusion, service access, and workforce diversity. Funding issues are primarily due to state mandates that insurance companies are required to reimburse autism-related healthcare costs.

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Why Identifying and Managing Giant Cell Arteritis as an Emergency Is Crucial

Physician's Weekly

Leonard Calabrese, DO, Paras Karmacharya, MD, MS, and Adam Kilian, MD, break down why giant cell arteritis (GCA) demands immediate action, explain how to confirm diagnosis quickly, and what same-day treatment options like upadacitinib (Rinvoq) mean for patient care. But treatment first, securing the diagnosis is secondary and often delayed.

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Endocrinology Near Me: Finding the Best Hormone Specialists in Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

If you’ve been diagnosed with an endocrine disorder, like diabetes or an underactive thyroid, or have symptoms that you worry are caused by a hormone imbalance, you may be considering seeing an endocrinologist. Endocrinologists are doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating endocrine system disorders. What is an Endocrinologist?

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A patient’s perspective: The evolving landscape of IBD

ABIM

and Globally IBD is no longer a rare diagnosis. IBD is also increasingly being diagnosed in racial and ethnic minorities, children, and older adults. Now, in 2025, it’s both validating and heartbreaking to see the rise in IBD diagnoses in Peru. The Rising Incidence of IBD in the U.S. It is now a growing global health issue.

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How Does Amazon Clinic Compare with Direct Primary Care?

The Direct Doctors Difference

No appointments, and no insurance needed.” Well that is great as long as you already have your diagnosis figured out! You would not be isolated to one single problem type and you wouldn’t be required to arrive with your diagnosis already in hand. Upfront pricing. Or does it!? If you needed preventative care (ie.