Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

Primary care physicians take it upon themselves to get to know patients in person, which helps them attend to their needs. Preventive Care Primary doctors can offer preventive care to their patients, which typically includes check-ups and screenings to prevent them from contracting illnesses.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

AUGUST 25, 2019

In this post we’ll dive deeper into our illness script for Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA). However, the patient continued to be symptomatic and he returned for further evaluation. A lung biopsy demonstrated necrotizing granulomatous inflammation, and a diagnosis of GPA was made. Welcome back, Clinical Problem Solvers!

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 4, 2020

[link] Episode description Reza and Rabih talk through a case RLR #2 – Hoarseness A 54-year-old man with a history of PTSD, depression, and a recent diarrheal illness presented with acute dysphagia to liquids and solids. Neurologic exam was initially unremarkable, but the patient returned the next day with diplopia and ataxia.

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Rao Doctor

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In this article today, I am going to answer a few frequently asked questions about this illness and also learn how to get rid of it. During an illness, the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that functions as a thermostat, raises the body’s set-point temperature. Introduction: What is fever? What does fever do?

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Adventures of a Sick Doctor

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

I have been working in cancer screening for seven months now, and I have had the opportunity to reflect on what that means for me, as a cancer patient myself. We are understandably terrified of the idea of serious illness, especially cancer, so we choose to do things that will stop it from happening to us.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 20, 2020

His passion for medical education stems from his mission to motivate and inspire learners to become the best physicians possible for their future patients. A serologic test for Rickettsia rickettsii returned positive, confirming the diagnosis of “spotless” Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

Treating less serious ailments gets faster, more targeted and more efficient, while the means for curing more serious and life-altering illnesses improve. In 2015, surgeons in Manchester, UK have performed the first bionic eye implant for an AMD patient using Second Sight’s innovation.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Active surveillance is a management strategy that is intended to limit overtreatment of localized prostate cancer by monitoring patients with periodic PSA measurements and prostate biopsies to delay or avoid curative therapy (radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy) and its adverse effects. and 6.1%, respectively). in 2000 to 59.8%

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PEMBlog

MAY 28, 2025

In pediatric patients, complications can evolve rapidly and carry significant morbidity and mortality. DVT symptoms or syncope may precede PE diagnosis. Differential includes infection, medication toxicity, and primary psychiatric illness. Symptoms may precede formal SLE diagnosis. Always evaluate for infectious triggers.

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Plum Health

MAY 22, 2023

Employers are increasingly finding that DPC offers a personalized doctor-patient relationship, comprehensive preventive care, and overall cost savings. Thus, DPC forms a better long-term investment focused on preventive care, as opposed to only treating patients post-diagnosis.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

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. isolation for SARS-CoV-2).

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PEMBlog

MARCH 4, 2025

Learning Objectives Describe the clinical presentation, epidemiology, and complications of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in pediatric patients, including its atypical manifestations. Laboratory diagnosis and treatment of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection in children: a review. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2025 Feb 17. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000003338.

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StorytellERdoc

MARCH 16, 2015

Although I pride myself on catching the obscure snapshots of typical life moments that occur daily while dealing with patients and their families in the emergency department, occasionally there are times when I am so focused on the task at hand that I completely fail to see a glaring moment of obvious humor, sadness, or tenderness.

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PEMBlog

MAY 1, 2025

Learning Objectives Describe the classic and atypical clinical presentations of Parvovirus B19 infection in pediatric patients, including erythema infectiosum, arthropathy, transient aplastic crisis, and chronic anemia in immunocompromised hosts. Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis of Parvovirus B19 Infection. UpToDate , Jun.

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Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 21, 2025

Types of sleep disorders Poor sleep is possible from an underlying illness or disorder. Consult a doctor, sleep specialist, or therapist for the right diagnosis and treatment. Sleep apnea patients can benefit from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines for optimal breathing.

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AMMD

APRIL 9, 2025

This is why many people fail to get a diagnosis. Learn more about how inflammation and chronic illness go hand-in-hand in this podcast episode with Dr. Will Cole. Studies suggest up to 70% of SIBO patients have slow or impaired MMC function (7). After all, SIBO may resemble other gut infections such as IBS or leaky gut.

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AMMD

MARCH 27, 2025

Leaky gut syndrome is a condition that can set you on the path to chronic illness. Many patients see their lab results improve. So, what exactly is leaky gut syndrome? What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome? Symptoms of leaky gut can go far beyond digestive issues. Some even see their antibodies go negative!

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PEMBlog

DECEMBER 23, 2024

This song reminds us all that the ED is always open, and that we are there for our patients during the holidays.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

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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FDA Law Blog

JULY 31, 2023

CARA amended the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) to enable physicians or patients to request pharmacists to partially fill prescriptions for schedule II substances including opioids and to allow remaining quantities to be filled up to 30 days after issuance of the prescription (up to 72 hours for emergency oral prescriptions). 21 U.S.C. §

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

PEMPix is the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Emergency Medicine’s annual visual diagnosis competition. This case was submitted by Dr. The mother describes the upper leg as feeling swollen and tense, and the patient cries when the area is touched. No recent illnesses or any other symptoms. mg/dL] Phosphorus 6.7

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PEMBlog

MAY 17, 2023

Most children who present to Pediatric Emergency Departments these days with mental health concerns – including agitation – have a known psychiatric problem or diagnosis. Furthermore, the connection between physical and functional symptoms is inextricably linked in many patients. Cunqueiro A, Durango A, Fein DM, et al.

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PEMBlog

AUGUST 30, 2023

This is a blog post and a podcast episode 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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GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

When I’m on service these days there is inevitably a moment when a resident says “Patient so-and-so is on X” – and I have absolutely no idea what X is. Alex: And we are delighted to welcome Rasheeda Hall, who is a physician scientist in the division of nephrology at Duke University School of Medicine, and sees patients at the Durham VA.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

I’ll make the important distinction between gastritis – which is diagnosed only via endoscopy – and dyspepsia, the term best used to describe the symptoms many patients experience. I’ll dive into the latest clinical practice guidelines and discuss evidence-based approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

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GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

This simple challenge was focused on putting ourselves in the shoes of our patients with dysphagia who are prescribed thickened liquids. And I think that we’re at this kind of crossroads right now in dysphagia, and dysphagia management where our patients are suffering. We revisit it, and make things better for our patients.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

PEMPix is the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Emergency Medicine’s annual visual diagnosis competition. Neonatal Toxic Shock Syndrome-Like Exanthematous Disease The patient was diagnosed with Neonatal Toxic Shock Syndrome-Like Exanthematous Disease (NTED). This is the first of the four cases. References Takahashi, N.,

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Palliative medicine focuses on quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Historically, palliative care has been predominantly provided in the inpatient setting, but there is a growing awareness that patients may also benefit from outpatient care. Results The patients in the SMC had a mean age of 71.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 2, 2022

She directs UCSF MERI’s patient, family, and clinician support with classes and consultation on resiliency, well-being, and grief. You wrote about how when it comes to talking about patients with dementia, they’re rarely portrayed as resilient. And the person with dementia, the patient, said yes. It is progressive.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Persons with disabilities were more likely to experience serious illness, death, and adverse consequences by the COVID-19 pandemic. Setting or Dataset: American Family Cohort, a data asset including electronic health records of 8 million patients from family practices across 50 US states. 95% CI 0.51, 0.7) 95% CI 0.51, 0.7)

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Tiny Physician

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A few days back, a video went viral on social media in which a resident doctor (a doctor who is undergoing post-graduation / PG doctor) was shouting at the bystander of a patient. For example, a PG doctor, while examining a case, will be asked to collect blood test results from the lab and to accompany a patient for a CT scan after that.

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Pamela Wible MD

JUNE 20, 2025

Dr. Shay’s original definition was based upon his patients’ war narratives and Homer’s Iliad (762 B.C.) Yet moral injury is not an official diagnosis. Enter the real diagnosis—human rights violations—with clear evidence-based solutions. In medicine, combating illness requires primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

When I’m on palliative care consults and attending in our hospice unit we have to counsel patients about deprescribing and de-intensifying diabetes medications. And we invited Tamryn Gray from the Dana Farber joins us to ask insightful questions, including: What blood sugar range should we target for patients in the nursing home or hospice?

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 3, 2025

In my previous article I covered the types of illness and the causes. In case you have missed it, click below to read- FEVER FAQ- Part 1 Fever Diagnosis: How is your health assessed? When assessing a fever, we doctors employ a systematic approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management. FEVER FAQs (contd.)

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

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. Internal medicine is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults. It’s about staying ahead of disease.

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GeriPal

JUNE 27, 2024

How, though, do we navigate anxiety and help our patients who may end up in the anxiety spiral that becomes so hard to get out of? I have so many questions, and I promise we’re going to get to the management of anxiety and serious illness. Widera and Smith have no relationships to disclose. Alex Gamble, do you have a song?

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GeriPal

APRIL 14, 2022

On today’s podcast we talk with three experts on buprenorphine on why, when, and how to use it in serious illness. Adapting Palliative Care Skills to Provide Substance Use Disorder Treatment to Patients With Serious Illness . Katie, before we jump into the topic of buprenorphine in serious illness, what’s the song request?

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