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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

Internists manage a wide range of conditions, including chronic illnesses like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as acute issues such as infections or injuries. They are well-equipped to manage chronic diseases, provide routine screenings, and guide preventive strategies. …reflect a common question.

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The Most Common Respiratory Diseases Affecting Men’s Health

Dr. Michael Bazel

Understanding the most common respiratory diseases affecting men’s health is key to prevention, early detection, and better management. Symptoms: Persistent cough with mucus Shortness of breath, especially during activity Wheezing Chest tightness Frequent respiratory infections Prevention & Management: Quit smoking immediately.

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Fever FAQs (contd.)- Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Rao Doctor

In my previous article I covered the types of illness and the causes. When assessing a fever, we doctors employ a systematic approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management. One of the primary tools used in diagnosing fever is the thermometer, an instrument that measures body temperature. FEVER FAQs (contd.)

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Unlike appointments that address specific illnesses or injuries, preventive care visits focus on screening for potential health issues, assessing your overall wellness, and helping you establish healthy habits before problems develop. A preventive care visit serves as one of the most valuable tools for maintaining your long-term health.

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Finding the Right Clinic: A Guide to Quality Care

Plum Health

It's the first point of contact for all your medical needs, from routine check-ups to managing chronic conditions. These services go beyond treating illnesses; they aim to keep you healthy in the first place. Non-life-threatening illnesses often demand quick relief options. It's not quite an emergency, but you need relief fast.

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How to manage your cold/flu/RSV/COVID symptoms at home

Vida Family Medicine

The good news is, there are plenty of things you can do at home to manage your symptoms safely! Below I will provide some guidelines on when you can safely manage your symptoms at home, some medication and home remedy recommendations, as well as guidelines for when you do need to contact your doctor or seek emergency medical care.

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Redefining Alzheimer’s Disease: A Podcast with Heather Whitson, Jason Karlawish, Lon Schneider

GeriPal

And the two were sort of intermeshed even to the point in the eighties, the thought was all dementia is Alzheimer’s or it’s some medical illness or combination of other stuff that’s not about it. That’s in my view as analogous as to any other illness. You need the plaques to have that illness.

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