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A Comprehensive Guide to CT-Angiogram of the Heart-Part 1

Rao Doctor

A CT-angiogram of the heart, commonly referred to as cardiac CT angiography, is a sophisticated imaging technique that utilizes computed tomography (CT) technology to visualize the arteries of the heart, called the coronary arteries and assess blood flow within the heart.

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You don’t need X-Rays to tell if a child is constipated

PEMBlog

Use of abdominal radiographs to diagnose constipation has been associated with increased diagnostic error, possibly due to the cognitive bias of search satisfaction. In a portion of cases a false diagnosis is given of constipation resulting in missed diagnoses and increased return visits.

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Shaping First-Line Therapy Decisions in PsA

Physician's Weekly

That was statistically significant conversation and now an option for patients and their providers to think about earlier utilization of a therapy like Tremfya that can cover off on multiple domains including the radiographic progression piece. PSA, psoriatic arthritis is a heterogeneous disease. It presents in different ways.

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

At its core, the technology utilizes sophisticated speech recognition to transcribe a conversation in the exam room or at the bedside. These systems also provide a consistent note structure, which can improve the overall readability and utility of patient records. This isn’t about replacing your clinical judgment.

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Medical Music Mondays: Shiny Happy Virus

PEMBlog

chorus] What happened to the history and physical? You don’t need to send comprehensive viral tests in the majority of children with cough and congestion. Just make a clinical diagnosis dang it! Lyrics Adeno, rhino, entero too swabbing a nose just for something to do RSV, HSV, EBV, no! Big viral panels? Show them the door!

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Clinical Reasoning Corner: Likelihood Ratios

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Objectives Define likelihood ratios and their utility in diagnostic reasoning Identify how likelihood ratios alter the probability of a diagnosis Apply likelihood ratios in clinical reasoning What are likelihood ratios and how do they work? There are multiple physical exam findings associated with ascites including: Bulging flanks (LR = 1.9)

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Episode 148: Antiracism in Medicine Series Episode 4 – Dismantling Race-Based Medicine Part 2: Clinical Perspectives

The Clinical Problem Solvers

These factors may have impacted their diet, physical activity, and medications, thus impacting their creatinine levels and the inputs that we use for GFR. Tsai has seen race-based medicine play out in clinical practice 10:45 What role should race play in making clinical decisions?

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