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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

These visits may focus on preventive care, managing chronic conditions, addressing new concerns, or simply creating a baseline of your current health status. For a new patient visit , both ICD-10 (diagnosis) and CPT (procedure) codes are assigned. What Is a Primary Care Visit? Can You Establish Care Virtually? Absolutely.

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Addressing diabetes management in the context of social needs: a qualitative study of primary care providers [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. Facilitators of DM in the context of social needs included on-site programs to address social needs; diabetes educators providing patients with education; and flexibility of telemedicine.

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How to Book an Online Endocrinologist Appointment from Any US State

Dr. Zaar

You can now connect with an experienced endocrinologist using telemedicine from anywhere in the country. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition or seeking a diagnosis, virtual consultations provide expert care without borders. Here is how you can get an appointment right away and securely.

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The Promise of the Medical Tricorder? Meet the Withings BeamO

The Medical Futurist

That might sound steep, but considering it consolidates four high-quality medical tools into one device, it’s a reasonable investment—especially for families, caregivers, or those managing chronic conditions. The digital stethoscope is promising, but its usefulness is limited unless paired with AI analysis or professional review.

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Telemedicine vs. In-Person Care: Choosing the Best Option for Your Health

Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine , serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga , offers both telemedicine and in-person visits , ensuring you get the right care when you need it. What Is Telemedicine? Telemedicine allows you to consult with a doctor remotely via video, phone, or online messaging. Let’s break it down.

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Digital Skin Care: Top 8 Dermatology Apps

The Medical Futurist

Self-care and telemedicine for patients The options of teledermatology services, as well as self-care platforms, are soaring. Through the app, users can check pollen, mold, temperature, and humidity levels for any location, track the flare-up of eczema, and get useful pieces of advice on how to control and manage the condition for all ages.

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Leveraging U=U Interventions for Black Women With HIV

Physician's Weekly

The Southern US accounts for more than half of all new HIV diagnoses, and in Georgia, where I practice, new HIV diagnosis rates in 2022 were seven times higher among Black women than White women and two times higher than among White men. What are some strategies for integrating mental health support?