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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

This study offers insight into the practice patterns of boutique clinic primary care physicians, as well as the estimated public costs of this business model in Ontario. Objective: Identify practice patterns of family physicians practicing within boutique clinics in Ontario. Study Design and Analysis.

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Tinder Profiles By Specialty

GomerBlog

Emergency Medicine: Ill do anything you want to do, it just takes me 4 hours and a couple tests to figure out what it is. Family Practice: Whatever youd like to do, I can handle it. Pediatrics: If youre good, Ill give you a sticker after! ENT: Like the Weber test, I lateral one toward bad conduct!

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Zicam and Orajel Swabs Recalled for Possible Fungal Contamination

Physician's Weekly

So far, no illnesses or serious injuries have been reported, CBS News said. Swabs that are contaminated with fungi can lead to serious infections, especially in children, people with weakened immune systems or those with other medical conditions. The FDA said the contamination could even cause life-threatening blood infections in rare cases.

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Close to 150,000 Pounds of Ready-to-eat Bologna Recalled Due to Mislabeling

Physician's Weekly

The group does not anticipate any adverse health effects if the products are consumed, and there haven’t been any confirmed reports of illness. The recalled lunch meats contain meat or poultry source materials that are not listed on the product labels, CBS News reports. 5385” inside the U.S.

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Trader Joe’s Recalls Garlic Cheese Curds Due to Listeria Risk

Physician's Weekly

No illnesses have been reported so far. Listeria is a type of bacteria that can cause a serious illness called listeriosis. . “The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the company which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria,” the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a notice.

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FDA Recalls Chocolate Candies Over Milk Allergy Risk

Physician's Weekly

No illnesses have been reported so far, but the company has issued a voluntary recall out of caution. A lab test later confirmed that the candy contained milk, which was not listed on the ingredient label, CBS News explained in a report.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

While many patients are familiar with terms like “family doctor” or “primary care,” the field of internal medicine often raises questions: What exactly does an internist do? How is it different from general practice? Physicians who practice internal medicine are called internists or internal medicine doctors.