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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. With more knowledge comes better control and confidence in managing your health.

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Hypertension In Seniors: Can Exercise & Diet Save Your Heart?

Center for Family Medicine

What Is Hypertension? Hypertension is another name for high blood pressure. When the level of pressure is too high, doctors label this condition as hypertension or high blood pressure. When the level of pressure is too high, doctors label this condition as hypertension or high blood pressure.

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Hypertension with Dr. Nina Vasavada

Louisville Lectures

Nina Vasavada presents Hypertension by first discussing a general approach to ambulatory patients with elevated blood pressure. She then presents primary versus secondary hypertension, and ends her discussion on hypertension management in special populations. Vasavada, M.D.

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A Guide to Glaucoma Awareness & Proactive Eye Health

East Cary Family Physicians

As we embark on Glaucoma Awareness Month, East Cary Family Physicians is unwavering in our commitment to highlight the pivotal role of vision health, with a special emphasis on the early detection of glaucoma. Early detection not only facilitates effective management but also significantly reduces the risk of vision loss.

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Episode 148: Antiracism in Medicine Series Episode 4 – Dismantling Race-Based Medicine Part 2: Clinical Perspectives

The Clinical Problem Solvers

However, the diagnostic approach used to determine changes in clinical management of renal disease (i.e. Additionally, research has shown that using symptom-prompted modifications to management, in the context of shared decision-making, can improve outcomes. dialysis, transplant) is multifactorial; it is not based on eGFR alone.

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Don’t take it personally

Blood, Sweat, and Tears

The argument was born out of which speciality a patient belonged to, at 3am. Often there are patients with a long grocery list of problems that overlap between specialities. She had been managed by internal medicine, cardiac ICU, general surgery, ophthalmology and nephrology. This is not uncommon for Casualty work.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

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. Internist : Specializes in adult medicine. After completing their core training, some internists choose to specialize further.