PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In fact, some Emergency Departments note that as many as one tenth of their patient volume is mental health. They carry existing diagnoses and are followed by outpatient mental health providers. Pediatric behavior and mental health is an epidemic, and one that is likely to get even worse.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As women approach midlife, they experience a range of physical and hormonal changes. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they actually refer to different phases, each with its own set of symptoms and effects on health. Two key stages in this process are perimenopause and menopause. What is Menopause?

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

These baseline measurements help track important health indicators over time and identify potential concerns before they become serious. Age-appropriate physical examination that typically covers heart, lung, abdominal, skin, neurological, and musculoskeletal assessments.

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Adventures of a Sick Doctor

JUNE 5, 2021

Later on in the day, a panel discussed the mental health issues that covid has triggered in the general population, and in doctors. I asked what is the main barrier which prevents doctors from seeking help for mental distress, and the answer from Dr Íde Delargy was “stigma”. I had another miscarriage and it happened again.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Alex: Today we are delighted to welcome Elissa Kozlov, who’s a geropsychologist and assistant professor in the Department of Health, Behavior Society and Policy at Rutgers School of Public Health, and is also director of a newly developed MPH in Public Population Aging. Des, welcome to the GeriPal podcast. Eric: Oh, wow.

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Noreta Family Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

I enjoy seeing patients for all kinds of visits as well – mental health, physicals, GYN concerns, coughs/colds, etc. I cannot tell you the number of times that I have seen a patient and discovered additional diagnoses after they had been to urgent care. You can tell me anything!

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GeriPal

JUNE 19, 2025

Eric and I remember him from that time and he’s now at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he is associate professor in the department of social and behavioral health. Jace, welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. Jace 00:37 Thank you so much, Alex and Eric, it’s nice to be here with you. And I’m happy to share my story.

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GeriPal

APRIL 13, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Social connections impact our health in profound ways, whether it is the support we receive from family and friends in navigating serious illness, the joy from shared social activities, or connecting with our community. Welcome back, Ashwin. Ashwin Kotwal: Excited to be back. Eric: Now, it’s interesting.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 11, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary Four percent of deaths in Canada are due to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Four percent. The number of people who have used MAID in Canada since it was legalized in 2016 has increased year on year from about 1,000 people in the first year to over 13,000 people in 2022. It is the slippery slope made real. Oh my gosh.

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AMMD

APRIL 1, 2025

Technically, no… but it’s a little more complicated than that. I’ll explain more about what I mean in a moment. Before I do, I want to set the intention for this article. We’re going to discuss what candida is and how it spreads. I’ll also share ways you can fix and prevent candida overgrowth from a functional medicine perspective. Let me explain.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Summary Transcript CME Summary If palliative care was a drug, one question we would want to know before prescribing it is what dose we should give. Give too little – it may not work. But before we jump into that topic, Jennifer, do you have a song request for Alex? Jennifer 01:20 I do have a song request for Alex. Saw them play a couple times.

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Vida Family Medicine

MARCH 1, 2023

Eating disorders are considered mental health conditions but they affect every aspect of a person's health. Eating disorders are some of the most deadly of mental health conditions, second only to opiate addiction. Eating disorders affect people of all ages, races, and genders.

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GeriPal

JULY 7, 2022

We discussed the nature of pain, what makes chronic pain different from acute pain, what’s the difference between proprioception, pain, and suffering, and so much more. Haider is a physician at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the VA in Boston. Welcome back to the GeriPal podcast, Haider. It’s just such a pleasure to be back.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Too many people do because it’s really hard to keep their loved ones at home for the cost, the enormous financial, mental and physical strain for the family. It requires a fight. It’s been going on for many decades now. And we’re seeing some hope the first time in a long time. Malaz: I love it. And I was terrified.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Understanding the Three Types of Preventive Care Before diving into specific examples, it’s important to understand that preventive health care is categorized into three distinct types: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. These measures are taken after a disease has been diagnosed.

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Pamela Wible MD

JUNE 19, 2025

And now what we have all been waiting for, our keynote speaker on today’s theme of mental health. In fact, with this fountain of youth that I discovered for health professionals you might as well just skip the vaginal rejuvenation and forget about stem cells for your erectile dysfunction. I give you Dr. Pamela Wible.

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