AMMD

JUNE 12, 2025

Without adequate Vitamin A, your body may struggle to utilize the thyroid hormones it produces(2), even if your lab values look “normal.” If you are searching for natural ways to support your thyroid health, you are in the right place. Why the Right Vitamins Matter for Thyroid Function Your thyroid does not function in isolation.

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AMMD

JUNE 5, 2025

It is possible to support your thyroid naturally, whether you are newly diagnosed, already taking medication, or hoping to prevent your condition from progressing. I understand how frustrating it can be to visit doctor after doctor, only to feel dismissed, rushed, or told that lifelong medication is your only option for hypothyroidism.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 22, 2025

Reconstructions included 2-material decomposition for tophus visualization, virtual non-calcium for bone marrow edema, and CT subtraction for soft-tissue inflammation, 2 radiologists reviewed all post-processed and original CT images by consensus to establish imaging diagnoses. Diagnosis changed after CE-DECT in 67 patients (49.2%).

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Oasis Family Medicine

JANUARY 31, 2024

LENS is a unique and effective form of neurofeedback technolog y that utilizes real-time brain waves to help alleviate symptoms, optimize functioning, and reclaim neurological and physiological potential. It may be utilized as the primary treatment approach, or as an adjunct to other therapies. So who would benefit from LENS therapy?

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

OCTOBER 23, 2019

For our first post, we are going to talk about two concepts that help us decide whether we treat, test for, or toss specific diagnoses (i.e., As you walk down to the ER, you’re already creating a list of possible diagnoses in your mind. The utility of each test is a product of the test characteristics and the clinical scenario.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

Traditional DPN Screening Methods Diagnosing and treating DPN has traditionally been a multi-step process. Balance and gait impairments are commonly observed in participants with DPN, indicating their potential utility as screening measures,” the study authors wrote.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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. 2017;186:87-94.e16. PMID: 28457526.

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Today's Hospitalist

MAY 9, 2025

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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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

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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LEAD Physician

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

For example, a physician might be dealing with a patient who has just been diagnosed with cancer. Physicians should utilize these relationships by learning the names of their coworkers and patients and spending one-on-one time with them to build trust and foster strong relationships.

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PEMBlog

APRIL 7, 2025

It’s kinda hard to diagnose. All of the lyrics are my original creations and inspired by the original work The music was then created on the Udio AI music platform I utilized Adobe Photoshop and Image_Creators AI images on the Poe Platform to create the album art and background images I then edited the final video on Final Cut Pro

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PEMBlog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

you don’t need a nasal swab just to look cool comprehensive viral panels are not for me Clinical diagnoses are always free How these videos were produced This song and video were created using Artificial Intelligence programs: I began by writing custom lyrics inspired by notable genres and music artists. Big viral panels?

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PEMBlog

AUGUST 5, 2024

cannot wait Ultrasound to diagnose 4 to 6 hours don’t cut it close [Chorus] Time is testicle! Lyrics [Verse] Pain started suddenly Testicle twists freely Side lying swollen now Cremaster gone, holy cow! Now pain accelerates Emergency!

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PEMBlog

AUGUST 19, 2024

verse] He’s got a rash so itchy All over the place On the limbs and the trunk But spares the face There’s a surefire cure Yes one can dream If you diagnose scabies Prescribe Permethrin cream [chorus] It’s scabies for the babies Oh yeah! Scabies is everywhere! It’s also very treatable with permethrin topically.

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PEMBlog

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

An Ultrasound will diagnose A Pyloromyotomy we will do! You bring your baby home and then their weight goes down. Also the ultrasound measurements are a muscle wall greater than 3mm thick and a channel length greater than 14mm. 3 and 14 – 3.14, pi. Did you read this far? More Firstborn males for some reason Pal-pa-bull olives?

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PEMBlog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

All of the lyrics are my original creations and inspired by the original work The music was then created on the Udio AI music platform I utilized Adobe Photoshop and Image_Creators AI images on the Poe Platform to create the album art and background images I then edited the final video on Final Cut Pro

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Tsai has seen race-based medicine play out in clinical practice 10:45 What role should race play in making clinical decisions? 13:16 Status of the current conversation on removing race from eGFR calculators: why is it so contentious? Poet Marge Piercy has written, “The work of the world is as common as mud.”

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

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? Today, we’re going to talk about likelihood ratios – let’s dive in! pancreatitis).

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GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

Eric: Alex, we got a great show today on Dysphagia Revisited. Who do we have on with us today? Alex: Revisit thickened liquid challenge is back, baby. Eric: Oh boy. That’s going to be one of our topics, huh? Alex: It’s back. It’s back. To talk about this. Nicole, welcome to GeriPal. Nicole: Thanks so much for having us. I have one.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. Are there, though, populations that it may be helpful in, or should that change with the advent of the new amyloid antibodies? Should it?

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This nuclear medicine scan utilizes a radioactive tracer that is taken up by the gastric mucosa in Meckel’s diverticulum, thereby helping to identify its presence. Background Meckel diverticulum is a congenital abnormality of the small intestine and is the most common cause of significant lower gastrointestinal bleeding in children.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

They carry existing diagnoses and are followed by outpatient mental health providers. In those without psychosis, those with likely psychosocial issues, especially those with a prior history of psychiatric diagnoses, and with reassuring history and exam, lab tests are not necessary to exclude a medical condition. Health Aff (Millwood).

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As we emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s important to remember that most viral respiratory infections can be diagnosed based on symptoms alone, and in otherwise healthy children, they are all generally managed the same. The clinical utility of respiratory viral testing in hospitalized children: a meta-analysis. JAMA Pediatr.

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CDOCS

MAY 4, 2021

I diagnosed this case to be complex, requiring extensive bone regeneration, possibly with multiple grafts and informed this patient of the risks, timeline and complexity of his case. I utilized 2CC of the mineralized freeze-dried allograft, particle size 500um to 1000um.

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AMMD

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

My 31 year old half sister was diagnosed with stage IV Triple Negative Breast Cancer 15 months ago. This order involves cellular creation, utilization, division, regulation, and disintegration. The American Cancer Society predicts roughly 2,001,140 new cancer cases and 611,720 cancer deaths in 2024 (1). Prevention is KEY!

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Barbara highlights social workers’ inherent leadership qualities and tasks us to consider whether our own team and organizational structures are allowing for optimal social work engagement and influence. by: Anne Kelly, LCSW, APHSW-C. Transcript. Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. This is Eric Widera. Alex: This is Alex Smith. Is that right?

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GeriPal

JUNE 9, 2022

We can’t possibly meet the needs of all people with newly diagnosed serious illness. How do we move from efficacy (works in highly controlled settings) from effectiveness (works in real world settings? What’s the role of implementation science? What is a pragmatic trial ? What outcomes should we measure? We cover a lot of ground! Alex: Great.

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GeriPal

APRIL 14, 2022

It’s been around for a long time but is acting like the hot new kid in town. Just look at this year’s AAHPM meeting, where it felt like every other session was talking about how hot buprenorphine is right now. But does this drug really live up to the hype? Eric: And why Under Pressure. Alex: So we’ll see what these come out like. Right, Katie?

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

First, in our editorial, we expressed concern about the length of stay metric not being patient centric, though important for health systems focused on cost savings. It was refreshing to hear Scott and Kate express similar sentiments. Much more to come. And I get to play Phish, who Scott has seen about 100 times in concert. I saw them only twice.

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PEMBlog

JUNE 2, 2025

While elevated blood pressure readings are critical data points, the presence of symptoms and signs of end-organ dysfunction are paramount in diagnosing a hypertensive emergency (Kamat 2024). Additional lab testing can be completed to account for the broader differential diagnoses. A value of > or = 50 ng/mL is considered abnormal.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 25, 2022

And then secondly, around some of our quality measures, there’s been differences found in multiple papers by many teams around hospice disenrollment, higher rates of hospice disenrollment in for-profit hospices, and higher rates of healthcare utilization. We’re going to be talking about each one of these papers. Yes, it is.

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PEMBlog

MARCH 27, 2024

She did her MD/PhD at Columbia University, where she investigated the diagnostic utility of exome sequencing for kidney disease. This episode will help you better prepare for and manage children with inborn errors of metabolism in the Emergency Department. You can contact her via email at egroopman@childrensnational.org. Take it away, Emily.

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CDOCS

APRIL 11, 2025

With more than 13,000 new diagnoses of throat cancer each year in the US, the disease has surpassed cervical cancer as the most common cancer with HPV.</p> Low level laser therapy was applied to the area using a Lightwalker Twin Light erbium/yag and ND/yag Laser utilizing both mediums on a twice weekly basis.</p>

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CDOCS

JULY 7, 2021

I diagnosed and presented him with a full mouth rehabilitation years ago, but he declined because he had his dentition restored more than once prior to becoming our patient. Porcelain fractures occurred because of inadequate occlusal clearance and clenching. Many of his existing restorations have since failed and were replaced with crowns.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 24, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary I hear the word dignity used a lot in the medical setting, but I’m never sure what people mean when they use it. You’d imagine that as a seasoned palliative care doc, I’d have a pretty good definition by now of what “maintaining dignity” or “loss of dignity” means, but you’d be sadly wrong. Harvey: I feel welcome.

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GeriPal

MARCH 7, 2024

But before we jump into that topic, John, do you have the song request for Alex? John: I do. It’s Jimmy Buffett’s song, Bubbles Up. It was on his last album. As you may know, Jimmy Buffett passed away in August of a rare skin cancer. When I heard Bubbles Up, I was really struck by two things. How do you see the light? You were a what?

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New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

EKGs Discounted lab services Laceration repairs Small skin lesion removal Medication dispensing Seeking to provide primary care services that are intended to prevent and treat general issues and diagnose non-urgent conditions. Instead, they establish a direct patient-provider relationship, for a flat fee.

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