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Diabetes related complications among Ethiopian Jews-Outcomes of a 10 years cohort study in Israel [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

The context: Immigrants, particularly those moving from lower to higher-income countries, often exhibit a heightened susceptibility to non-communicable diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes (T2D), which may manifest at an earlier age and present with different complications compared to the native population.

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Assessment of Project ECHO(R) Opioid Use Disorder Sessions for Primary Care Teams [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: In the US, opioid use disorder (OUD) presents significant and urgent public health concerns. A critical shortage of clinicians who specialize in treating patients with OUD exacerbates this issue. Participants were more confident in screening and diagnosing, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing.

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

PEMBlog

Special thanks to Dr. Stephen Freedman, from the University of Calgary, for reviewing this post as well – he brought some practical feedback to the table. Use of abdominal radiographs to diagnose constipation has been associated with increased diagnostic error, possibly due to the cognitive bias of search satisfaction.

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Why are So Many Teens and 20-Somethings Today Anxiety-Ridden?

Doctor Rachel

My sister Lisa, who is a 30-year veteran educator who specializes in anxious teens, suggests that creating an environment in which young people can feel safe, form connections with other young people, and be successful, is the key to helping them recover their peace of mind. What is the impact of all this stimulation?

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What are the Consequences of Venous Disease?

Vascular Physician

They are essentially hollow tubes with thin walls and special flaps inside them called valves. Symptoms of Venous Diseases As with many other cardiovascular diseases, venous diseases can present a wide range of symptoms depending on the type of disease and the person who has it. Contact us today to schedule your appointment!

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Why Identifying and Managing Giant Cell Arteritis as an Emergency Is Crucial

Physician's Weekly

Giant cell arteritis is one of the most common when we see it, particularly when it presents with signs and symptoms of head and neck ischemia. We don’t want to overtreat GCA, but again, under diagnosing it has life altering consequences. Now let’s talk about how we can confirm the diagnosis of GCA.

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

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Establishing a Task Force to Reassess the Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases. link] Disclosures Mr. Khazanchi is a member of the American Medical Association’s Council on Medical Education, but the views presented herein represent his own and not necessarily those of the AMA or the Council. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.13378

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