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WDx Clinical Unknown with Dr. Steph Sherman and the CPSolvers

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] Dr. Steph Sherman, Lindsey , Emma , and Sharmin tackle a case presented by Anna Want to learn more about Women in Diagnosis (WDx) series? She went to medical school at the University of Michigan and did internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. Blog post – by Smitha Want to test your learning?

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

PEMBlog

This is a blog post designed to disseminate the important work of Choosing Wisely , an initiative of the the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, the goal of which is the spark conversations between clinicians and patients about what tests, treatments, and procedures are needed – and which ones are not.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care Internal medicine plays a central role in adult health, especially when it comes to prevention, diagnosis, and long-term care. Let’s explore the meaning and function of internal medicine and its importance in keeping adults healthy through all stages of life.

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You don’t need labs to medically clear a psych patient

PEMBlog

This is a blog post designed to disseminate the important work of Choosing Wisely , an initiative of the the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation, the goal of which is the spark conversations between clinicians and patients about what tests, treatments, and procedures are needed – and which ones are not.

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Urinary Incontinence Revisited: George Kuchel & Alison Huang

GeriPal

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Right, right.

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

GeriPal

We make a diagnosis. Because all of us understand how much the healthcare professions, and especially public health, just got whacked big time by a whole bunch of stuff, including COVID. Medicine’s a tough road for everybody, and we put all kinds of barriers in the way in addition. It’s so different from therapy.

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Prevention of Dementia: Kristine Yaffe

GeriPal

Should do medicine?” ” Because I loved internal medicine. Issues with sleep, like insomnia, does it lead towards a diagnosis of dementia, increase your risk, or is it that people with cognitive impairment, an early-on symptom is sleep disturbances and it’s more of a sign or symptom of early cognitive issues?