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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

A recent study offers recommendations on how to balance weight loss goals and bone health concerns in weight management programs for older adults. Interventions should also take into account a patient’s motivation and preferences, any comorbidities they have, and their current diet and physical activity levels.

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A Comprehensive Guide to CT-Angiogram of the Heart-Part 1

Rao Doctor

It also offers improved speed and accuracy, making it a preferred choice for many healthcare providers. This imaging method plays a significant role in the proactive management of heart health, as it allows for early detection of cardiovascular diseases, ultimately aiding in timely treatment and improved patient outcomes.

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Empowerment Self-Defense Arms ED Staff Against Rising Workplace Violence

Physician's Weekly

For physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and support staff, workplace violence (WPV) is now a daily hazard, inflicting physical injury, emotional trauma, and eroding the quality of patient care. The emergency room has become a pressure cooker, and healthcare professionals are paying the price. The Warner Bros.

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Comparing Patient and Provider Perspectives on a Primary Care Preconsultation Tool for Older Adults: a Qualitative Study [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

However, few studies have evaluated preconsultation tools targeting older adults and healthcare professionals. Both groups also agreed that the ESOGER provided useful information on mental and social needs, and not so much for physical needs as these were generally already well-known (appropriateness).

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10 Essential FAQs About Fever: Understanding the Heat-Part 1

Rao Doctor

Understanding the fundamental aspects of fever is crucial for effective management and treatment. Heat Exhaustion: Exposure to excessive heat, whether environmental or due to physical exertion, results in heat exhaustion. Each pattern provides diagnostic insight, leading to more effective management of the patient’s condition.

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Episode 392: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 27 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 2

The Clinical Problem Solvers

The episode also explores how digital tools can help youth manage their mental health, while also noting the need for culturally relevant care providers. Disparities in Restraint Practices: Disparities in restraint practices are addressed, particularly the disproportionate use of physical and pharmacologic restraints on Black people.

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Lessons Learned From My Hiatus

The Motivated MD

Save this much, withdrawal at this rate, diversify your portfolio, guard against disaster, et cetera, et cetera… Though I absolutely love writing about my personal finance journey, I also felt like I had shared much of the information necessary for physicians to easily amass wealth and avoid overly risky investments. The Motivated M.D.

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