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Diabetes related complications among Ethiopian Jews-Outcomes of a 10 years cohort study in Israel [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

The context: Immigrants, particularly those moving from lower to higher-income countries, often exhibit a heightened susceptibility to non-communicable diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes (T2D), which may manifest at an earlier age and present with different complications compared to the native population. 0.83, HR 0.70; 95% CI 0.65-0.76,

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Assessment of Project ECHO(R) Opioid Use Disorder Sessions for Primary Care Teams [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: In the US, opioid use disorder (OUD) presents significant and urgent public health concerns. Unfortunately, most individuals suffering from OUD do not have access to necessary care. Participants were more confident in screening and diagnosing, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing.

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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. Known complications of metabolic syndrome and advanced liver disease are often present at the time of diagnosis. Subtle differences are present among patients diagnosed with SLD.

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Advancing Biomarker Validation for Drug Hypersensitivity

Physician's Weekly

Biomarkers for drug-induced immune reactions aid clinicians in diagnosing, risk-stratifying, and managing diseases. But the varied mechanisms and clinical presentations of drug hypersensitivity reactions (DHRs) can make diagnosis and treatment challenging, and most biomarkers still require validation.

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EmergiQuiz 2024 Online Case Diagnoses Revealed

PEMBlog

EmergiQuiz is an annual case-based presentation sponsored by the AAP Section on Emergency Medicine that challenges the audience to think through the differential diagnosis for four amazing cases. Traditionally these cases are presented live at the AAP National Conference and Exhibition. The cases are presented in two parts.

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Understanding Bile Reflux: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions

AMMD

A healthcare provider may suggest a bile reflux test to determine the exact cause of symptoms and identify whether it is present. Supporting bile flow is also part of safely detoxing your liver , especially for individuals without a gallbladder. Most often, acid blockers are prescribed, which can worsen other digestive issues.

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Dense Breasts, Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

Myriad Genetics

Dense breasts present unique challenges in breast cancer screening, but awareness and proactive management can help mitigate these challenges. When breast cancer is diagnosed early, the chances of successful treatment and survival are significantly higher.