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

Canadian Family Physician

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

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

AI in oral and maxillofacial pathology: early detection, targeted treatments Oral cancers and other serious issues can lurk undetected with biopsies being the only way to diagnose them. We’ve all been through this as a kid and childhood memories stick with us, just recalling this might send a shiver down your spine.

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Diagnostic accuracy of electrocardiography and NT-proBNP for mild cardiac dysfunction among long-term breast cancer survivors [Cardiovascular disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

While echocardiography is the gold standard to diagnose LVSD, its limited accessibility in primary care poses challenges. Setting or Dataset: A dataset was used, consisting of 350 long-term female breast cancer survivors included between 2013 and 2016 in general practices in the Netherlands. and a specificity of 66.6%

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

How is it different from general practice? Physicians who practice internal medicine are called internists or internal medicine doctors. They are trained not only in diagnosing and treating illness, but also in coordinating care with specialists when necessary. And how does it support preventive care?

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Digital Skin Care: Top 8 Dermatology Apps

The Medical Futurist

As smartphones take over the world, dermatology apps multiply As technology continues to advance, so does its accessibility to the general population. It can diagnose six types of common skin conditions – pimples, acne, scars, dark spots, pigmentation, and dark circles. Cureskin aims to help alleviate the situation.