The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

Large language models will soon find their way in to everyday clinical settings , simply because the global shortage of healthcare personnel is becoming dire and AI will lend a hand with tasks that do not require skilled medical professionals. Current medical AIs only process one type of data, for example, text or X-ray images.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 2, 2025

For centuries, we have administered medical aid through a pill bottle or, in more serious instances, an IV drip. Defining DTx Digital therapeutics deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions driven by high-quality software programs to prevent, manage, or treat a medical disorder or disease.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 2, 2025

In fact, cough accounts for one in five reasons we seek assistance from a healthcare provider. If we’ve been managing without such a metric so far, then is there any reason to invest further in this? Peter Small , chief medical officer at Hyfe AI, a company that develops cough monitoring tools. If you’ve guessed 4.6

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My Green Doctor

APRIL 4, 2025

New Research: Teaching Patients about Climate Resilience Newly published original research co-authored by My Green Doctor’s Dr. Todd Sack concludes that, “ the medical office waiting room appears to be an accepted, time-efficient, and effective site to communicate knowledge on climate change and health. ” Contact us today! of total U.S.

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Rao Doctor

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

A fever, medically known as pyrexia, is characterized by a temporary elevation in the body’s temperature. Fever can be triggered by various factors, such as infections, inflammatory conditions, or reactions to medications. It is essential to monitor the duration and intensity of a fever, seeking medical attention if necessary.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Some healthcare occupations, such as certified nursing assistant (CNAs) have high turnover rates, making it difficult to meet demand. The demand for healthcare professionals spans a wide range of specialties, including primary care physicians, registered nurses, mental health counselors, and much more.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 26, 2025

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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Barton Associates

JUNE 19, 2025

There’s a lot that goes into running a healthcare facility , from managing patient care to ensuring adequate coverage around the clock. What are the limitations of permanent healthcare staffing solutions?

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My Green Doctor

MAY 3, 2025

In This Issue : Why Renewable Energy Belongs in Every Clinic Medical Waste: One Model for Improvement OnTrack with your Sustainability Goals? Powering Health, Protecting the Planet – Why Renewable Energy Belongs in Every Clinic Healthcare professionals have always been trusted voices on public health.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

People with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, eating disorders, or metabolic issues, may find fasting detrimental to their health. Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained immense popularity in recent years as a weight-loss strategy, but it’s more than just the latest health trend. Intermittent fasting has its pros and cons.

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Center for Family Medicine

MAY 7, 2025

While occasional increases in urination can be due to factors like drinking more fluids or certain medications, persistent polyuria should not be ignored. If getting enough sleep is not enough or energy levels are down, consulting a healthcare professional is advised. This creates a vicious cycle.

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Center for Family Medicine

MAY 14, 2025

Effective arthritis relief includes lifestyle changes such as regular low-impact exercise, weight management, and a diet rich in antioxidants. Adding these 3 supplements can also help with managing joint pain. Seeking arthritic relief through dietary supplements is an effective way of managing the beginning stages of the disease.

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My Green Doctor

MAY 3, 2025

Powering Health, Protecting the Planet – Why Renewable Energy Belongs in Every Clinic Healthcare professionals have always been trusted voices on public health. This isn’t just about saving the planet—it’s also about saving money, protecting patients, and strengthening our healthcare systems from the inside out.

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Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Poor venous circulation can be caused by obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, aging, and certain medical conditions. Compression therapy during pregnancy should be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Alternatives to compression therapy include leg elevation, exercise, weight management, and medications.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 4, 2022

Today we are coming back for more (or less given the content), talking about the following articles with their lead authors: First up, we talk with Ariel Green about her article in JAMA Network on preferred phrases a clinician may use to explain why they should reduce or stop the medication. That’s huge! Welcome, Ariel. Ariel: Thanks.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary Its another deprescribing super special on today’s GeriPal Podcast, where we delve into the latest research on deprescribing medications prescribed to older adults. Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes.

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GeriPal

JUNE 20, 2024

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. Are there, though, populations that it may be helpful in, or should that change with the advent of the new amyloid antibodies? Should it?

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The Motivated MD

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Further, finding the correct balance between pursuing my writing passion while still managing the business side of a blog was challenging as well. When Passion Loses to Productivity Adjusting to Life’s Cadence Anyone Can Do It Plans Moving Forward Lessons Learned From My Hiatus Where Have I Been? So, lets start by addressing my absence.

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GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

We talk with them about the epidemiology, assessment, and management of dysphagia, including the role of modifying the consistency of food and liquids, feeding tubes, and the role of dysphagia rehabilitation like tongue and cough strengthening. This is Eric Widera. Alex: This is Alex Smith. Who do we have on with us today? Eric: Oh boy.

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GeriPal

MAY 19, 2022

Summary Transcript Summary. A patient is on morphine and you want to convert it to another opioid like hydromorphone (dilaudid). How do you do that? Do you do what I do, pull out a handy-dandy opioid equianalgesic table to give you a guide on how much to convert to? . which advocates for an updated, wait for it… equianalgesic table! . Drew: Yeah.

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

When I’m on palliative care consults and attending in our hospice unit we have to counsel patients about deprescribing and de-intensifying diabetes medications. And yet we’re also in a different place in diabetes monitoring and management. What are the risks and rewards of new classes of medications? How high is too high?

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GeriPal

APRIL 27, 2023

The company has expanded its palliative care services through partnerships with hospitals and other managed care providers, according to AccentCare CEO Stephan Rodgers. Attendee 5: That we are so integrated into the very fabric of healthcare that it’s a no-brainer in every single discipline because you know what? Eric: Yeah.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 12, 2023

Alex: And we’re delighted to welcome back to the GeriPal Podcast, Stephanie Rogers, who’s a geriatrician and medical director of UCSF’s, age-friendly health systems. Which patients are eligible to go to an ACE unit? What are the benefits of an ACE unit? If ACE units are so great, why are they not so common? . Alex: Yeah.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

It’s Lona Mody who is a translational infectious disease researcher at the University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Alex: And we are also delighted to welcome Devika Nair, who is a nephrologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee Valley VA Healthcare System. This is Eric Widera.

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GeriPal

JUNE 12, 2025

I was really fascinated not only with the medical side of things, but some of the. Anish 00:24 Thanks so much for having me. Alex 00:26 And we’re delighted to welcome Emily Martin, who is a palliative care doc at UCLA. Emily, welcome to GeriPal. Emily 00:32 It’s good to be here. Evie, welcome to GeriPal. Evie 00:41 Thank you.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

Matthew Enevoldson, PR Manager at SkinVision told The Medical Futurist that technology such as their own is becoming more integrated within the health system, to both ensure that those who need treatment are made aware of it and that those who have an unfounded concern do not take up valuable time and resources.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong. However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 24, 2024

If you believe the evidence for efficacy to manage symptoms like neuropathic pain, how do you even start to think about recommending these products to patients? If you believe the evidence for efficacy to manage symptoms like neuropathic pain, how do you even start to think about recommending these products to patients?

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 3, 2025

When assessing a fever, we doctors employ a systematic approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management. More severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, persistent vomiting, chest pain, or seizures, are red flags that necessitate immediate medical attention. Managing and treating an illness involves several steps.

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Summary Transcript CME Summary We recently published a podcast on palliative care for kidney failure, focusing on conservative kidney management. Today we’re going to focus upstream on the decision to initiate dialysis vs conservative kidney management. We also discuss (without trying to get too wonky!) Eric is skeptical.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? Navigating the healthcare system can be daunting, especially when you're unwell or caring for someone who is. Do you prefer a full-service medical center or a walk-in clinic?

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GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

There are a lot of old myths out there about managing urinary tract symptoms and UTI’s in older adults. Then we chat with Scott Bauer, internist and researcher at UCSF, about how to assess and manage lower urinary tract symptoms in men. Summary Transcript Summary. But before we get into this topic, does someone have a song request?

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GeriPal

MAY 18, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Hot off the press is a brand spanking new updated 2023 AGS Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults. The Beers Criteria is one of the most frequently cited reference tools in geriatrics, detailing potentially inappropriate medications to prescribe to older people.

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My Green Doctor

JULY 2, 2025

Here we suggest steps that healthcare managers and clinicians can take to protect their patents. The EIB developed a first-of-its-kind tool to quantify how climate hazards like heatwaves, floods, and poor air quality will drive up healthcare demand across Europe. Link NRDC/Medical Society Consortium.

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GeriPal

JUNE 27, 2024

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 28, 2025

In fact, most sore throat symptoms resolve in three days for 60-70% of patients, according to March 2025 UpToDate, an evidence-based clinical decision support system used by healthcare professionals. However, there are “Red Flag” symptoms that require urgent evaluation and management.

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