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

Annals of Family Medicine

Boutique clinics were more likely to see patients for musculoskeletal, dermatologic, and infectious disease illnesses. Comparatively, physicians in general practice were more likely to see patients for mental health, chronic disease, and preventive care.

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Tinder Profiles By Specialty

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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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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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Disparities in Post-COVID Conditions among Persons with Disabilities: Findings from Primary Care Patients, 2019-2022 [COVID-19]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Persons with disabilities were more likely to experience serious illness, death, and adverse consequences by the COVID-19 pandemic. Setting or Dataset: American Family Cohort, a data asset including electronic health records of 8 million patients from family practices across 50 US states.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

Physicians who practice internal medicine are called internists or internal medicine doctors. Internists manage a wide range of conditions, including chronic illnesses like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as acute issues such as infections or injuries. Their focus is on non-surgical treatment of illnesses.