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Walking pneumonia is spiking, especially in kids. Here's what to know

NPR Health

If you or your kid has a cough that's been lingering, it could be a case of mycoplasma pneumonia. Cases are rising across the U.S. The good news — it's usually mild and easily treated. Here's how.

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Program Edukasi dan Pelatihan Texas Medical Association bagi Tenaga Medis

Me and My Doctor

Texas Medical Association (TMA) adalah organisasi medis terbesar di Texas, Amerika Serikat, yang memiliki misi utama untuk meningkatkan kesehatan masyarakat dan memastikan kualitas tinggi dalam praktik kedokteran di seluruh negara bagian. Dengan ribuan anggota yang terdiri dari dokter, perawat, dan tenaga medis profesional lainnya, TMA menyediakan berbagai program yang bertujuan untuk mendukung pengembangan karier dan keahlian tenaga medis melalui edukasi dan pelatihan.

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November: National Diabetes Month

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) around 29.7 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes, and it is likely that an additional 8.7 million Americans are living with diabetes without a formal diagnosis. In other words, around 38.4 million Americans have diabetes, which comes out to about 11.6 percent of the United States’ population.

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Traditional vs. Subscription Primary Care Payment Model: Which Fits You?

Plum Health

Subscription vs. Traditional Primary Care: Which Saves You More? Subscription vs. Traditional Primary Care: Which Saves You More? When it comes to finding good, reasonably priced primary care, the health care dollar seems daunting. Primary care, through traditional models, has long been a staple for most Americans, while the newer subscription models, such as direct primary care, are gaining traction, making a comparison worth the while in terms of cost-saving potential.

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Remembering Dr. Richard Cash: How a 'simple' intervention helped save millions of lives

NPR Health

In the late 1960s, he went to Dhaka to work on cholera. There he became involved in the development of oral rehydration therapy — hailed as one of the most significant medical advances of the century.

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Exploring Methylene Blue, Ozone, and UBI Therapy: Study Results from Oasis Family Medicine

Oasis Family Medicine

Exploring Methylene Blue, Ozone, and UBI Therapy: Findings from Oasis Family Medicine At Oasis Family Medicine, Dr. Yoshi Rahm and his team recently conducted a study investigating the combined effects of Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation (UBI), ozone, and methylene blue on overall health. This study, involving 40 participants, aimed to objectively assess the impact of these therapies on inflammation, immune function, and mitochondrial health.

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Behind the stethoscope: A conversation with Dr. Osman Saleem

Sound Physicians

Log In Patient Resources Compliance Search Our Specialties Emergency Medicine Hospital Medicine Critical Care Anesthesia Telemedicine Long-Term Care ACO Sound Practice Solutions Careers Clinical Careers Business Careers About The Sound Story Leadership Team Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Contact Insights & Resources Case Studies Podcasts Blogs Press Releases Media Inquiries Webinars October 30, 2024 Behind the stethoscope: A conversation with Dr.

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Ever felt so stressed you didn’t know what to do next? Try talking to your 'parts'

NPR Health

'Parts work' or Internal Family Systems is a type of talk therapy that’s surged in popularity. Here’s how it works and how it can help with stress.

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'Cold & Flu' Season Immune Support Solutions - with free & useful download

Oasis Family Medicine

Fall is in full swing, and with the decrease in sunlight and cooler weather, we’re also stepping into cold and flu season. This time of year often brings the challenge of staying healthy as the days grow shorter and temperatures drop. Now is the perfect moment to start focusing on your immune system to prevent or reduce the impact of seasonal illnesses.

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Episode 362 – WDx #32: Stiff Shells and Stiff Hearts—Dissecting Constrictive Pericarditis & Restrictive Cardiomyopathy

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] Kaylin, Sharmin, Cheryl, and Jane discuss two cases of volume overload. Kaylin reviews the pathophysiology behind constrictive pericarditis and restrictive cardiomyopathy, normal pericardial and thoracic anatomy and pressure changes with respiration, and the difference in treatments between the two disease processes.

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Homeopathic Industry Group Wants Court to Exclude It From FDA’s Enforcement Plans

FDA Law Blog

By Deborah L. Livornese & John W.M. Claud & Charles D. Snow — On October 21, 2024, the Alliance for Natural Health USA (“ANH”), and Meditrend Inc., a homeopathic drug company, filed a complaint on behalf of the homeopathic drug industry against FDA in the District Court for the District of Columbia (“D.D.C.”). This lawsuit presents an interesting reading of the statute at issue, one that is diametrically opposed to that of FDA.

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Pregnant women and babies face 'terrifying' threat from xylazine addiction

NPR Health

In parts of the U.S., more than half of pregnant women facing severe addiction are also exposed toxic to the toxic animal tranquilizer xylazine, a threat to them, their fetuses and newborns.

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Winds of Change

Evergreen Family Medicine

The U.S. health care delivery system is undergoing a massive restructuring. There are many forces, seen and unseen, contributing to this transformation.First, since the 1990s, hospitals have been consolidating to form health systems that exert monopolistic leverage in many health care markets. Second, after the passage of the Affordable Care act in 2010, these systems – along with large insurers and other corporate entities – began aggressively acquiring physician practices.

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Patient Testimonial – Austin Ault

Logansport Memorial Hospital

When unexpected injuries or illnesses happen, it can be scary and overwhelming. As a patient, you want to know you’re being cared for with the utmost attention and compassion. For Austin Ault, he felt reassured during his time at Logansport Memorial, knowing that our dedicated team was alongside him every step of the way, including the Emergency Room , Medical/Surgical, Surgery , and Orthopedics.

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Episode 361: Rafael Medina Subspecialty Series – Myositis

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] This joint rheumatology and pulmonary critical care medicine session is a collaboration between CPSolvers and The University of Colorado. This session, like all Rafa Medina Subspecialty sessions, is in honor of Dr. Rafael Medina. Dr. Melissa Griffith and Dr. Geoff Connors discuss a case of myositis presented by Dr. Sarah Haeger and Dr. Evan Zehr Session facilitator: Maddy Conte Case Discussants: Geoff Connors is an associate professor in Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Co

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Caregiving can be a tough, lonely mission. One daughter found ways to reconnect

NPR Health

Some 106 million people provide unpaid care for an adult in the U.S. Many feel invisible and profoundly lonely. But some are creating new ways to support each other.

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FDA Guidance Outlines a Framework for the Evaluation of Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Safety Studies in Neonatal Product Development

FDA Law Blog

By Mark A. Tobolowsky — The neonatal period is a unique and complex period of rapid growth and development throughout the body, thus creating unique and complex challenges in medical product development for this population. These changes may affect the safety of a product used in this population in ways that are not reflected in studies of the same product in other populations.

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Is There a Role for Vitamins in the Management of Alcohol Use Disorder?

Clinical Correlations

By Chloe Fong Peer Reviewed The correlation between vitamin deficiency and alcohol use disorder (AUD) has been well documented in the literature, with a study from 1963 finding that 70% of patients admitted to the hospital.

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Medical Music Mondays: Terror of the Night

PEMBlog

Night terrors are super scary. And the kid doesn’t even remember them! They’re more like sleep walking than nightmares and parents are often worried that it’s a seizure or something more serious. Lyrics [verse] Woke up late at night flailing and crying Couldn’t wake him up though the parents were trying Oh why the unstoppable fussing and screamin’ Could it be a seizure or possession by a demon?

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Bird flu has been found in a pig for the first time in the U.S.

NPR Health

The discovery of an infected pig at a backyard farm in Oregon raises concerns about bird flu's potential to become a human threat.

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COVID Updates: A Podcast with Peter Chin-Hong and Lona Mody

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary In March 2020, we launched our first podcast on COVID-19. Over the past four years, we’ve seen many changes—some positive, some negative. While many of us are eager to move past COVID (myself included), it’s clear that COVID is here to stay. This week, we sit down with infectious disease experts Peter Chin-Hong and Lona Mody to discuss living with COVID-19.

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Shortage of IV fluids leads to canceled surgeries

NPR Health

IV fluids used in hospitals remain in short supply, after Hurricane Helene shut down a key North Carolina factory. The closure has hospitals scrambling to stretch supplies and prioritize care. (Image credit: Jae C.

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988 crisis hotline counselors are sometimes targeted by sexually abusive callers

NPR Health

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is now operational nationwide. Some of the phone counselors say they need help dealing with abusive callers who keep them on the line and sexually harass them.

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This is what it’s really like to have OCD, according to 4 people living with it

NPR Health

OCD is often misunderstood. Here’s what it’s like, from people who live with it.

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Lebanon's only burn unit sees a surge of patients as Israel strikes the country

NPR Health

Geitaoui Hospital has Lebanon's only unit specializing in burn treatment. Since Israel launched an air and ground invasion of the country to fight Hezbollah, burn cases have mounted.

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Walking pneumonia cases are spiking, especially in kids. Here's what to know

NPR Health

Respiratory infections caused by the bacteria mycoplasma pneumoniae are on the rise across the US. People of all ages are being affected -- including an unusual surge in young children. The good news: It's usually mild. The bad news: It can take weeks for an infection to burn through a classroom or family.

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McDonald's will begin selling its Quarter Pounders again amid E. coli outbreak

NPR Health

McDonald’s says Quarter Pounders will return to its menu at all of its restaurants after it said testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli poisoning outbreak tied to the burgers. (Image credit: Michael M.

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This DIY Halloween costume turns you into the world's scariest animal

NPR Health

Here's a costume that won't take a lot of fuss — and will earn you the title "world's scariest animal" this Halloween.

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During OCD Awareness Month, a look at different forms of OCD

NPR Health

Living with OCD forces people to find workarounds in their daily lives because of the obsessions, compulsions and intrusive thoughts they experience.

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A guide to breast cancer screening

NPR Health

October is breast cancer awareness month. Here's what you need to know about detection and screening.

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Election anxiety is real. A doctor explains how to manage it

NPR Health

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Dr. Lucy McBride, doctor of internal medicine and podcast host, about managing election anxiety.

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Why a doctor had to figure out a way to prescribe electricity

NPR Health

Patients who use electricity for a medical device or a health condition, sometimes struggle to pay higher utility bills. In Boston, solar panels and a prescription for electricity is helping.

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Halloween is just days away -- time for candy and other treats

NPR Health

Is it okay for your kids to binge candy on Halloween? A pediatrician gives us the answer.

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A follow-up to several NPR exclusive reports on a crisis in military health care

NPR Health

At a hospital in Charlotte, N.C., military doctors serve alongside civilians -- in what some hope will be a model to shore-up both systems.

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Faced with obstacles to abortion, military women have built their own support system

NPR Health

Abortion access has long been difficult for women in the military, but the end of Roe v. Wade has made it even tougher. Some 40% now serve in states with abortion bans or expanded restrictions.

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Judge continues to block Florida from threatening TV stations over abortion ads

NPR Health

The order extends a previous one that bars Florida's surgeon general from coercing or intimidating broadcasters that run commercials for an abortion rights amendment.

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Many state abortion bans include exceptions for rape. How often are they granted?

NPR Health

Since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in 2022, one study estimates there’s been nearly 65,000 pregnancies from rape in states that ban abortion.

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