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Why I don’t do “weight loss” as a primary care physician

Vida Family Medicine

From specialized obesity clinics to online services offering quick prescriptions, the options can feel overwhelming. Those with higher BMIs are at the greatest risk , but unfortunately they are often not diagnosed and simply told to keep losing weight, which only worsens the problem. But how do you know what is safe and who to trust?

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Healthcare Jobs in Hamden, CT: Opportunities for Every Experience Level

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

EHR support specialist: These technical support professionals specialize in electronic health record systems. Care coordinator: Care coordinators help patients access the care they need through collaborating with other departments and removing barriers to care. Completion of a medical assisting program is required.

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A Guide to Glaucoma Awareness & Proactive Eye Health

East Cary Family Physicians

As we embark on Glaucoma Awareness Month, East Cary Family Physicians is unwavering in our commitment to highlight the pivotal role of vision health, with a special emphasis on the early detection of glaucoma. Seek guidance from your primary care physician for support or medications to aid in the quitting process.

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Should you have a coach? Greg Pawlson, Beth Griffiths, & Vicky Tang

GeriPal

The initial RCT published on physician coaching in JAMA in 2019 showing that coaching improves quality of life. This is the first RCT that was available for coaching in physicians. [link] 5. Eric: … in geriatrics as a primary care doctor? From Beth Israel and UNC. Eric: Vicky, anything you’d add to that?

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Nurse Practitioners Critical in Treating Older Adults as Ranks of Geriatricians Shrink

Physician's Weekly

Ellen had been diagnosed with vascular dementia, peripheral vascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes. That means many older adults will be relying on other primary care physicians, who already can’t keep up with demand , and nurse practitioners, whose ranks are booming. A headband was tied around her white hair.

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What Is Endocrinology? A Guide to Hormone Health from Connecticut Specialists

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Endocrinology focuses on diagnosing and treating these issues. A doctor who specializes in endocrinology is called an endocrinologist. Your Connecticut-based primary care physician may refer you to an endocrinologist — or you may decide to see one on your own — if you have a hormonal condition like diabetes or thyroid disease.

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Guidelines or Goals in Heart Failure: A Podcast with Parag Goyal, Nicole Superville, and Matthew Shuster

GeriPal

Because I think we have someone special, a guest host. Alex 00:12 We have a guest host who has requested this episode, Matt Shuster, who’s a geriatrician and palliative care doc. Is your impression that HFpEFde is under diagnosed in older adults? Yes, over diagnosed in older adults are about right.