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Booking a Canadian Endocrinologist for Online Follow-Ups

Dr. Zaar

The Shift to Virtual Endocrinology Appointments: Many Canadians now prefer virtual healthcare. What to Expect During Your Online Follow-Up: Your endocrinologist will review your recent lab work, ask about symptoms, and adjust your treatment plan. If needed, new lab tests or prescriptions can be ordered immediately.

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

Specific treatment may depend on the underlying cause of the chest congestion,” says Dr. Ashley Kelley, “so it is important to discuss your specific needs with your healthcare provider. If you notice that your lips or fingers look blue or gray (a condition called cyanosis), you need emergency care.

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You don’t need labs to medically clear a psych patient

PEMBlog

When should the emergency physician obtain lab tests to medically clear such patients? These labs were not truly indicated, but it was common practice and viewed as “not a big deal.” The key differentiating points in who needs lab tests and who does not are: ‘acute-onset psychosis’ and ‘any abnormal findings on history or exam’.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

” Related AI scribes story: Analysis: AI scribes save physicians time, improve patient interactions and work satisfaction Dr. Nguyen also highlighted the potential to utilize artificial intelligence and Kaiser Permanente’s extensive medical database to develop predictive analytic models aimed at enhancing patient care.

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District Court Interprets EKRA

FDA Law Blog

Note that while EKRA was passed as part of a bill to combat the opioid crisis, its definition of “laboratory” applies to lab activities far beyond those involving opioid or other drug testing. In particular, the employee exemption, relevant to the S&G Labs Haw., S&G Labs Haw., 18 U.S.C. § 24(b) (emphasis added).

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Deprescribing Super Special Part II: Podcast with Elizabeth Bayliss, Ariel Green, and Kevin McConeghy

GeriPal

My take home from this is that while the most preferred explanation for deprescribing statins and sedative-hypnotics is one focused on the risk of side effects, we also need to individualize it to the patient and the medication that they are taking. Alex: No, I think we did one other super special. Alex: So this is Super special 2. Another in JAG.

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District Court Interprets EKRA

FDA Law Blog

Note that while EKRA was passed as part of a bill to combat the opioid crisis, its definition of “laboratory” applies to lab activities far beyond those involving opioid or other drug testing. In particular, the employee exemption, relevant to the S&G Labs Haw., S&G Labs Haw., 18 U.S.C. § 24(b) (emphasis added).