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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. Onilia Zorio MS III, Eugenia Jernicks MS III, Garrett Fante MS III 1.

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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 pediatricians provide their services to young population (less than 13 years as a general rule) and the IM takes care of the rest.

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2024 Summer Pinecones E-Newsletter -- ADVOCACY News

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

Providers of abortion and gender affirming care in Maine are effectively shielded from laws in other states by the passage of protection by the legislature. The red flag bill, LD 2283, was not taken up by the House or Senate. LD 227 was signed by Governor Mills.