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Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism: Understanding the Differences to Support Your Thyroid Levels

AMMD

Your hypothalamus, which is responsible for managing hunger, thirst, sleep, hormones, and body temperature, among other important functions, monitors the level of thyroid hormone present in your bloodstream.(1) We do not mask symptoms with medication. Managing your thyroid levels through thyroid medication is only part of the process.

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Prescribing Red Flags and Suspicious Controlled Substance Orders: Current Cautionary Tales

FDA Law Blog

Pharmacists’ Corresponding Responsibility A controlled substance prescription, to be valid, must be issued for “a legitimate medical purpose by an individual practitioner acting in the usual course of [their] professional practice.” Zarzamora Press Release. The government asserted additional allegations that are outside our scope.

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What does claudication feel like and what are the most common causes?

Vascular Physician

Because individuals with claudication are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke, seeking medical care quickly is important. We can help determine if claudication is to blame and create an individualized treatment plan to meet your unique needs. What Are the Symptoms? What Are the Causes?

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

But these early systems often struggled with complex medical terminology and the natural flow of conversation. For many of us, the emergence of medical scribes, both in-person and remote, provided a valuable solution, offloading documentation and allowing us to have more focused patient interactions.

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You don’t need to order comprehensive viral panels for most patients

PEMBlog

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. antivirals for influenza) or public health recommendations (e.g., isolation for SARS-CoV-2).

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Advanced Imaging of Children in the ED: Ultrasound, CT, and MRI

PEMBlog

Learning Objectives Demonstrate the ability to use shared decision-making strategies when discussing imaging options with families of pediatric patients presenting to the Emergency Department. Do you think that medical-legal concerns also play a role? Is it different in taking care of children versus adults?

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Interdisciplinary Case Report

CDOCS

Intra-oral photographs were taken and after reviewing his medical history we discussed his desires for a fixed replacement of these teeth. He presented with a high smile line and desired fixed natural appearing teeth. Various options were communicated for the posterior teeth which could be considered in the future.