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5 Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease

Logansport Memorial Hospital

Did you know that every 6 minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? Before 2022, it was estimated that 60,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year. Of those 60,000 people diagnosed, 10 – 20% were under 50 years old. What is Parkinson’s Disease?

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How a lactation consultant can help you

Vida Family Medicine

A lactation consultant can recognize signs of these problems and refer you to the appropriate physician to diagnose and/or treat these conditions. At Vida Family Medicine, we offer postpartum and lactation support in many ways. Breastfeeding is HARD! It is a new skill for both you and your baby, and it takes time to learn.

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How to Choose the Best Hormone Doctor in Connecticut for Your Needs

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Friends and family members who’ve seen a hormone doctor are another useful source of recommendations. This lets you know that they are an expert in diagnosing and treating hormone conditions. Reviews provide information about how well the doctor explains diagnoses and treatment options, and how well they manage ongoing care.

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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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Advanced Imaging of Children in the ED: Ultrasound, CT, and MRI

PEMBlog

Learning Objectives Demonstrate the ability to use shared decision-making strategies when discussing imaging options with families of pediatric patients presenting to the Emergency Department. Focusing a lot on when to image, when not to image, and how to communicate imaging decisions effectively with families.

Family 102
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Raynaud's Phenomenon

Vascular Physician

Raynaud phenomenon is more common in young women and in those with a family history. How is Raynaud's Phenomenon diagnosed? What is Raynaud's Phenomenon? Raynaud's phenomenon, also known as Raynaud Syndrome, is an exaggerated response to a normal physiologic process. What causes Raynaud's Phenomenon? The cause is not completely clear.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

I’ll make the important distinction between gastritis – which is diagnosed only via endoscopy – and dyspepsia, the term best used to describe the symptoms many patients experience. I’ll dive into the latest clinical practice guidelines and discuss evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment.