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Coach McLungsSM, Facilitating Shared Decision Making for Asthma - Patients and Caregivers Perspectives [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

SDM involves a collaborative process between patients and providers to make informed healthcare choices. Setting: 21 primary care practices within Atrium Health, a large integrated healthcare system. Addressing these inequities is a complex endeavor, with shared decision making (SDM) emerging as a promising strategy.

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

For dentists, it’s transforming diagnosis, decision-making, and treatment planning. Orthodontics: planning the perfect smile Creating the ideal orthodontic treatment plan (braces and Co.) AI models help orthodontists create the best treatment plans, and predict how the result will look like.

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

FDA Law

District Court for the Western District of Texas imposed a $275,000 civil penalty on Zarzamora Healthcare LLC, in San Antonio, and its pharmacist-owner. Prescriptions Containing No Diagnosis or Intended Use Controlled substance prescriptions issued with a non-specific diagnosis or no diagnosis. Complaint ¶ 60.

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Unraveling Lymphedema: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options

Vascular Physician

Other signs of lymphedema include: Feeling tightness or heaviness in the affected area Thickening of the skin Frequent infections It is best to schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider as soon as you notice one or more symptoms of lymphedema. Early diagnosis could mean a more effective treatment plan.

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Can a DVT go away on its own?

Vascular Physician

If your healthcare provider suspects that you could have DVT, they will likely perform a series of tests to provide you with a diagnosis and personalized treatment plan. If you experience any of the symptoms of DVT, don't wait to schedule an appointment with the experienced team at the Vascular Institute of the Rockies.

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Arteriovenous Fistula: What It Is and How It Is Treated in Vascular Surgery

Vascular Physician

Diagnosis and Treatment of AVFs AVFs are diagnosed by a healthcare provider. If the healthcare provider suspects you have an AVF, they will request other tests to confirm it. For severe cases with larger AVFs, surgical treatment may be necessary. Sometimes, small AVFs can resolve on their own over time.

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Accessing Pediatric Endocrinology Online in Canada

Dr. Zaar

The doctor will go over medical history, symptoms, lab results, and create a treatment plan. In many provinces, online pediatric endocrinology services are included in public health plans like OHIP (Ontario), MSP (British Columbia), and RAMQ (Quebec). Why Choose Virtual Pediatric Endocrine Care? Are These Services Covered?