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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. Coach McLungsSM (CML) is a pre-visit interactive, digital coaching experience that engages patients, caregivers, and providers in a tailored conversation about asthma and fosters SDM in creating a plan of care.

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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 Blog

Houck — Separate decisions by federal district courts in Texas and Puerto Rico in the past two months provide cautionary tales for every pharmacy and wholesale distributor dispensing or distributing controlled substances. Providers should be aware of the other drugs prescribed to their patients. By Larry K. Complaint ¶ 60.

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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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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. It can provide an image of the veins in a specific area of your body to display the size and location of blood clots.

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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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Accessing Pediatric Endocrinology Online in Canada

Dr. Zaar

Thankfully, pediatric endocrinology online in Canada is becoming more accessible, providing convenience and quality care to families across the country. On the flip side, many virtual platforms provide faster access to certified pediatric endocrinologists. What Is Pediatric Endocrinology? Are These Services Covered?