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Stephen Siegel, MD: Designated UroLift® Center of Excellence

Boulder Medical Center

The designation recognizes that Dr. Siegel has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate. The post Stephen Siegel, MD: Designated UroLift Center of Excellence appeared first on Boulder Medical Center.

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Unraveling Lymphedema: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options

Vascular Physician

Unraveling Lymphedema: Causes, Risk Factors, and Treatment Options Your lymphatic system is responsible for maintenance of fluids throughout your body. When your lymphatic system does not function properly, fluids can accumulate in certain areas of your body causing swelling. Lymphedema occurs when protein-rich fluid that is supposed to be drained by the lymphatic system builds up and causes an area to swell.

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RSV: Recognizing RSV Symptoms in Adults

Doctor On Demand

Updated January 22, 2025 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory infection that can affect individuals of all ages, but it is particularly prevalent in young children and older adults. Understanding the symptoms of RSV is crucial, especially as they are similar to those of COVID-19 , the common cold, or the flu. Let’s explore the distinctive signs of RSV in adults, highlight the similarities with other respiratory illnesses, and emphasize the importance of seeking professional

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Are Predetermined Change Control Plans on the road to Global Harmonization?

FDA Law Blog

By Lisa M. Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — In October 2021, FDA and MHRA (United Kingdom’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) jointly developed 10 guiding principles for the development of Good Machine Learning Practice (GMLP) with the goal of promoting “safe, effective, and high-quality medical devices” that are based on Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) technologies.

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Episode 312: Neurology VMR – Frequent Stumbling

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] Episode title: Episode 312: Neurology VMR – Frequent stumbling Episode description: We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time, Valeria presents a case of frequent stumbling to Nilayan and Subhangi. Neurology DDx Schema Valeria Roldan Valeria is a medical student at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia.

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Varicocele: Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Vascular Physician

Varicocele: Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options Varicocele is a condition that occurs when the veins within the loose pouch of skin that contain the testicles become swollen or enlarged. The veins located inside the testicles are intended to move oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart, however, a varicocele develops when the blood pools in these veins instead of exiting the veins.

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Fevers: A caregiver education video

PEMBlog

This concise and informative video was developed at Cincinnati Children’s and features some of my colleagues. It discusses how to deal with fever, including treating it with antipyretics and what to look out for. I have a feeling it would be very helpful on your next shift if you shared it with a family that you are discharging home.

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Burnout is a sign

33 Charts

There’s lots of talk about physician burnout. There’s even more talk about how we get rid of it. Everyone has a solution. But the problem with the conversation is that burnout is a sign , not a disease. Burnout is the downstream result of a number of complex upstream problems. But it’s rarely the problem. Focusing on fixing burnout is like trying to eliminate fever during a COVID outbreak.

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The Link Between Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease

Vascular Physician

The Link Between Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease Diabetes is a serious health condition that causes a person's blood sugar to rise because their body does not produce or use insulin properly. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs when the arteries that carry blood away from a person's heart to other areas of their body become narrow, most commonly in the legs and feet.

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Cough, Congestion, & Runny Noses: A caregiver education video

PEMBlog

This excellent video was developed at Cincinnati Children’s and features some of my colleagues. It provides a step by step overview on how to deal with cough and congestion, including a really well done section on nasal suctioning with saline. It would be perfect to share with a family with a child with a URI or bronchiolitis.

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FDA Stealthily Convenes Multi-Cancer Testing Panel Meeting

FDA Law Blog

By Allyson B. Mullen & Jeffrey N. Gibbs — Shortly before the Thanksgiving holiday, FDA announced with no fanfare that it would be holding a Molecular and Clinical Genetics Panel meeting this Wednesday November 29. The notice ( here ) indicates that FDA plans for the panel to “discuss and make recommendations on the design of multi-cancer detection (MCD) in vitro diagnostic devices (tests) as well as potential study designs and study outcomes of interest that could inform the assessment of t

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How to manage your cold/flu/RSV/COVID symptoms at home

Vida Family Medicine

Flu and RSV and COVID, oh my! It may feel like everyone you know is sick right now- and it is true! There are a LOT of different viruses going around right now. If you have not been sick already you likely will be soon. Realistically, we cannot (and really shouldn't need to) see a doctor every time we have viral respiratory symptoms. I do my best to maintain availability for sick visits the same or next day for my patients, but if everyone is sick simultaneously there is a limit to what I can do

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Redefining Alzheimer’s Disease: A Podcast with Heather Whitson, Jason Karlawish, Lon Schneider

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary There is a growing push to change how we define Alzheimer’s disease from what was historically a clinically defined syndrome to a newer biological definition based on the presence of positive amyloid biomarkers. This proposed new definition, championed by the Alzheimer’s Association (AA) and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) , proposes that the disease exists when the earliest manifestation of Alzheimer’s pathophysiology can be detected (amyloid), eve

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Oral Rehydration therapy: A caregiver education video

PEMBlog

This incredible and informative video was developed at Cincinnati Children’s and features some of my colleagues. It provides a tremendous overview on how to do oral rehydration therapy in a step by step fashion and it is definitely something that I think you can share with your patients on your next shift.

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HPMers to Slated to Speak at FDLI’s Enforcement, Litigation and Compliance Conference

FDA Law Blog

The 2023 Food and Drug Law Institute’s (“FDLI”) Enforcement, Litigation and Compliance Conference will boast two speakers from Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. (“HPM”), as well as other experts from FDA, DOJ, and the private sector. HPM Director Anne Walsh will moderate a panel discussion on “Due Diligence and Mitigating Securities Violation Risks for Emerging Life Science and Novel Food Companies.