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Coach McLungsSM, Facilitating Shared Decision Making for Asthma - Patients and Caregivers Perspectives [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Population Studied: English speaking patients ages 7-17 years old with a diagnosis of asthma without a severe learning disability, blindness, or hearing loss. Study Design and Analysis: As part of our evaluation, an optional built-in survey comprising of three questions and a free-text box is offered to elicit feedback on the user experience.

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Genetic diagnosis helps guide care of childhood hearing loss

Medical Xpress

Advances in understanding the many different genetic causes of childhood-onset hearing loss indicate that genomic testing could assist in treatment planning, including optimal timing of treatment.

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New Classification System Accurate for Nasal Deformities in Cleft Lip and Palate

Physician's Weekly

“With ongoing evaluation, it may promote more consistent diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, and standardized approaches to enhance outcomes for infants with CLP.” ” Abstract/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required) Copyright © 2025 HealthDay.

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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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Heart-related side effects of cancer treatment must be addressed as early as possible, experts say

Medical Xpress

The devastating news of a cancer diagnosis understandably makes doctors and patients focus on the cancer itself.

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Prescribing Red Flags and Suspicious Controlled Substance Orders: Current Cautionary Tales

FDA Law Blog

Prescriptions Containing No Diagnosis or Intended Use Controlled substance prescriptions issued with a non-specific diagnosis or no diagnosis. Complaint ¶ 60. Complaint ¶ 61.

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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. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer two months ago. Why is this recommended since I already have cancer? What is the benefit of testing? And what information will it provide?