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Unraveling Lymphedema: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options

Vascular Physician

These include: Being overweight or obese Advanced age Psoriatic or rheumatoid arthritis Pregnancy Undergoing surgery Diagnosis and Medical Evaluation If you are exhibiting signs of lymphedema, do not wait to seek medical attention. Early diagnosis could mean a more effective treatment plan.

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The Link Between Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease

Vascular Physician

Some PAD complications are more likely to occur in individuals who also have diabetes, including: Stroke Heart attack Non healing wounds Diagnosis and Treatment of PAD Since PAD may not produce symptoms, a healthcare provider is necessary in diagnosing this condition.

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Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist

Priority Physicians

At Priority Physicians, we guide you on optimum treatment for your injury and, depending on its complexity or severity, often treat you immediately in our DPC offices. An MRI augments and adds confidence to our clinical diagnosis. Contact your DPC physician immediately. Imaging isn’t always required to get them there.

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

Vida Family Medicine

Unfortunately among these alternative practitioners are many individuals who are selling tests, treatments, or supplements that are at best useless and expensive but at worst actually harmful. If the doctor recommends testing, ask questions to make sure you understand what is and isn’t being tested and how this will move your plan forward.

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Dysphagia Revisited: A Podcast with Raele Donetha Robison and Nicole Rogus-Pulia

GeriPal

Eric: Alex, we got a great show today on Dysphagia Revisited. Who do we have on with us today? Alex: Revisit thickened liquid challenge is back, baby. Eric: Oh boy. That’s going to be one of our topics, huh? Alex: It’s back. It’s back. To talk about this. Nicole, welcome to GeriPal. Nicole: Thanks so much for having us. I have one.

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Not “burnout,” not moral injury—human rights violations

Pamela Wible MD

(Published 3/18/19, updated 6/20/25) What Is Physician “Burnout”—and Why It Matters Physician “burnout” is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress in the medical workplace. So why are physicians experiencing physical and mental collapse from overwork?

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Low Testosterone in Men: Signs, Causes, and Treatment Options

Dr. Michael Bazel

The good news is that with the right diagnosis and treatment, you can take back control of how you feel, look, and live. Diagnosing Low Testosterone Getting a proper diagnosis is the first step toward feeling like yourself again. That ensures accuracy and helps tailor the most effective treatment plan.