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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. Population Studied: English speaking patients ages 7-17 years old with a diagnosis of asthma without a severe learning disability, blindness, or hearing loss. Intervention/Instrument: Survey.

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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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Q&A: Genetic counseling after cancer diagnosis

Medical Xpress

My oncologist recommended that I undergo genetic testing as part of the treatment plan. And what information will it provide? I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer two months ago. Why is this recommended since I already have cancer? What is the benefit of testing?

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Understanding Growth Hormone Treatment via Online Care in Canada

Dr. Zaar

That’s why getting an accurate diagnosis and hormone-specific treatment is so crucial. Comprehensive Support: Have lab results reviewed, prescriptions filled, and treatment plans customized to your hormonal needs. Why Canadians Are Turning to Online Endocrinologists? Are These Services Covered?

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Getting Answers: A Patient's Guide to Discussing Unexplained Symptoms with Your Doctor

Vida Family Medicine

Health insurance covers only very short visits that are limited to 1-2 problems per visit, leaving little time for patients to be able to share all of the relevant information about longstanding symptoms. In fact, because they are starting from scratch and missing information, they may end up contradicting something you were previously told!

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What Triggers May-Thurner Syndrome

Vascular Physician

These could include: Pain Swelling Open sores Varicose veins A heavy feeling Skin discoloration What Are the Treatment Options? This can make it difficult for individuals to get a proper diagnosis and the treatment they need to prevent the condition from progressing into something more serious.

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New Technologies and 3D Imaging — “The Virtual Microscope”

CDOCS

Studies have shown that capturing one view of a tooth garners only a limited percentage of information, but both a straight-on view and an angled view results in a greater amount of details. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;">3D technology allows for very thorough treatment planning.