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Autism rates have exploded. Could the definition be partly to blame?

NPR Health

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. has spent years spreading doubt about the safety of vaccines and linking them to autism. Part of the reason why may be that autism diagnoses have soared over the last few decades. Kennedy, Jr. Dozens of studies have debunked the theory, but it has nevertheless persisted for years.

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Many patients find that health questions arise between appointments but get forgotten during the actual visit. Review your family health history, particularly any new diagnoses among blood relatives since your last appointment. “Are there specific health risks I should be aware of based on my personal or family history?

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

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. In fact, I enjoy patients who are engaged in their care and ask questions.

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What Is The Best Example Of Preventive Care?

Mesa Family Physician

These measures are taken before any evidence of disease or injury is present and are designed to prevent health problems from occurring in the first place. These measures are taken after a disease has been diagnosed. They have eradicated or dramatically reduced many diseases that once caused widespread suffering and death.