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Prostate Cancer: Unmasking the Risk and Reality

East Cary Family Physicians

This phenomenon often leads to delayed diagnoses and missed opportunities for early intervention. As the second most common cancer among men, it’s crucial to be informed about the risks, symptoms, and prevention measures. Understanding the Prostate: The prostate is a small gland located below the bladder in men.

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A Guide to Allergy Testing

Mesa Family Physician

Skin Prick Test (SPT) Often considered the gold standard for diagnosing allergies, the skin prick test (also known as the scratch test) involves placing small amounts of allergens on your skin and lightly pricking the surface. If you’re allergic, a raised bump—called a wheal —may appear.

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Approach to steatotic liver disease in the office: Diagnosis, management, and proposed nomenclature

Canadian Family Physician

Sources of information Individual articles published mainly in the past 2 years, found using PubMed and Google Scholar. Subtle differences are present among patients diagnosed with SLD. Main message Steatotic liver disease is one of the most common diseases encountered in general practice.

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Demystifying Autism: Understanding the Spectrum

Family Physicians of Greeley

Differences in Processing Information: Individuals with autism may process information differently than neurotypical individuals, leading to challenges with organization, planning, and problem-solving. The post Demystifying Autism: Understanding the Spectrum appeared first on Family Physicians of Greeley, PLLP.

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Your provider updates this information at each visit to maintain an accurate picture of your health journey. Consider creating a health folder containing this information that you update and bring to each appointment. Health tracking apps can help maintain this information systematically.

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

What is the meaning of Family Medicine? As the name suggests, a family physician can take care of your entire family – from the day of your birth (even before!) I love family medicine because as family physicians, we can be trained to provide care for patients in many different settings.

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Breast Cancer Awareness

Family Physicians of Greeley

One of the scariest things to ever hear is that you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer. Would you be surprised to learn that 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer In the United States. What puts you at risk for breast cancer?

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