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Lower Extremity Bypass for Peripheral Artery Disease – Indications and What to Expect

Vascular Physician

Removing the valves provides a clear path for forward moving blood and further decreases the risk of venous hypertension. Overall, this procedure may seem quite complicated, but a large team of medical experts are involved in the care of each patient. Over time, the patient will complain of pain when walking a certain distance.

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How to choose between Pediatrics and Internal Medicine for post-graduation?

Tiny Physician

By the end of their internship a few undergraduate medical students would have decided on their favorite branch for residency, based on the limited experience that they had during their internship. The age cut-off is slightly different for pediatric sub-specialties and it is usually 18 years.

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2024 Summer Pinecones E-Newsletter -- ADVOCACY News

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

Topics on the AAFP agenda included: Improving Access to Primary Care for High Deductible Health Plans Enrollees - high deductible plans discourage patients from accessing primary to deal with problems such as diabetes and hypertension and delay care, leading to worsening health outcomes. Read more in the AAFP’s statement.