Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

Dehydration can worsen sun-related illnesses—stay ahead by sipping all day. Supporting Your Summer Health: Beyond Sun Safety Familiarize yourself with heat illness symptoms , such as dizziness or cramps; seek medical attention at the first sign. At Edge Family Medicine , we want your family to enjoy the outdoors safely.

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A Country Doctor Writes

APRIL 17, 2025

I recently reposted a 2017 WordPress reflection on my Substack about how sometimes a disease evolves so slowly that you, as a continuity provider, barely notice it but another, covering, provider notices the subtle abnormalities and recognizes the pattern as a new disease. “Oh, I had no idea”, was her answer.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

MARCH 24, 2025

They want time to spend with patients, to find the root cause of illness, provide lifestyle support, and help with treatment compliance. This solution allows patients to take more control of their healthcare, while enabling physicians to provide the kind of compassionate, individualized support that originally drew them to medicine.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Childhood is a time of growth, exploration, and, unfortunately, illness. As children’s immune systems develop, they are more susceptible to a range of common illnesses. From respiratory concerns to skin issues, family care physicians offer comprehensive support to manage illnesses and promote recovery.

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Vascular Physician

APRIL 22, 2024

Whether you are showing signs of a vascular concern, have been diagnosed with a disease, or are striving to prevent a vascular illness from occurring in the future, a vascular ultrasound can give your healthcare provider a clear image of how well blood is flowing to the organs and tissues throughout your body. How Does It Work?

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Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

These summer hydration tips can help you stay energized, protect your heart, and avoid heat-related illness during outdoor activity or everyday errands. Include: Watermelon Cucumbers Strawberries Celery Bell peppers Grapes These foods also provide minerals like potassium and magnesium, which support hydration at the cellular level.

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Doctor Rachel

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

And even if you don’t have young ones traipsing about the house, co-workers, friends and family can all share illnesses with you, often unknowingly. Luckily, nature provides high vitamin C foods just when we need them—citrus of all kinds, pineapple guavas (also known as feijoas), kiwis, Brussel sprouts, broccoli and cauliflower.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 18, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation caused by public health measures to slow its spread exacerbated a mismatch between the need for mental health care and the number of professionals trained to provide that care. Even though stigma prevents many persons with mental health problems from seeking care, there has never been enough go around.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 19, 2025

Recently, a new trend has emerged where artificial intelligence (AI)-based apps are detecting vital signs as well as possible illness indicators from patients’ faces alone. While this technology is only starting to become more prevalent, this trend might point to a future where one’s face serves as a vital sign indicator of its own.

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StorytellERdoc

JULY 10, 2014

When a critical illness or injury occurs, then, we should all be thankful that we live within a society where emergent, life-saving medical care is available. Lately, though, it seems the system meant to provide this care is being bogged down by questionable decision-making. I originally wrote this piece in December, 2010.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Buprenorphine is an effective medication for OUD but uptake is slow due in part to lack of provider knowledge, confidence, and negative attitudes/stigma toward patients with OUD. Context: Morbidity and mortality from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) is a health crisis in the United States.

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AMMD

MARCH 10, 2025

I was standing in front of my bathroom mirror, brushing my hair, when I noticed clumps of it coming out on my hairbrush. It was horrifying and depressing. After all, I was 32 years old, and this was not normal ! I would later discover that this was a symptom of my Graves’ Disease. What Does Thyroid Hair Loss Look Like? It might develop slowly.

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AMMD

APRIL 17, 2025

As they gather together, they change from a “planktonic “ state to a “biofilm” state, which provides strength and makes it difficult to get rid of them (2). Emerging research shows a new category of illness, known as biofilm infections , is becoming more common (6). Several factors contribute to biofilm production.

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AMMD

MAY 8, 2025

Did you know that calcium and vitamin D depend on one another? Too much or too little of one can cause issues with absorption or abundance. While calcium is critical for women aging , it is not just about taking more calcium. It is about ensuring it works with other nutrients, particularly vitamin D3 and K2. How Much Vitamin D Should You Take?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

“Season in and season out,” Schaffner said, “it produces outbreaks of serious respiratory illness that rivals influenza.” Her doctor and several pharmacies turned her down because she was below the recommended age at the time, which was 60. So, in 2016, she celebrated her 60th birthday at her local CVS.

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Whether it be for chronic pain, for chronic illness, for companionship, simply to have a place to hang out for a few hours, or to get some food, we are often inundated with these patients at the most inopportune times. One of the largest problems in our ER, it seems, is that there is a subset of patients who visit us on a routine basis.

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Barton Associates

JUNE 19, 2025

In fact, hospitals, clinics, and other facilities are already reeling from a shortage of providers and it’s hurting patients— according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) , tens of millions of Americans live in areas with shortages of primary care, dental, and mental health professionals.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Or maybe in high school English class you discussed whether The Turn of the Screw was a ghost story or a cautionary tale about mental illness. Sometimes two people can look at the same thing but have entirely different understandings of it. Maybe you recall the viral blue dress/yellow dress internet sensation. at 9466 (May 11, 1972).

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

Treating less serious ailments gets faster, more targeted and more efficient, while the means for curing more serious and life-altering illnesses improve. Researchers say that the implant cannot provide any highly detailed vision – but it can help patients detect distinct patterns such as door frames and shapes. Globally 1.1

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AMMD

APRIL 9, 2025

Do you have gas, bloating, or stomach pain that doesn’t seem to be going away on its own? In fact, some days, it seems it’s getting worse. How do I know if I have small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or something else? After all, SIBO may resemble other gut infections such as IBS or leaky gut. They think it’ll go away on its own.

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Brown didn't probably realize, though, is that as important as his providing a detailed history may be, these obscure observational moments, wordless and symptom-producing, can provide just as much, if not more, information to a treating physician like myself. I am again eager to capture in words these pure moments. Another cough.

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Medical Xpress

MARCH 16, 2023

I have a loved one who was referred for hospice care. I'm not sure what this means. Can you share more about what hospice care is and how it may help my family member?

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Rao Doctor

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In this article today, I am going to answer a few frequently asked questions about this illness and also learn how to get rid of it. During an illness, the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that functions as a thermostat, raises the body’s set-point temperature. Introduction: What is fever? What does fever do? F to 102.2°F

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Doctor On Demand

JANUARY 22, 2025

Let’s explore the distinctive signs of RSV in children , highlight the similarities with other respiratory illnesses, and emphasize the importance of seeking professional medical advice. Coughing and Sneezing: Respiratory symptoms such as coughing and sneezing are common in all these illnesses.

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Doctor On Demand

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Let’s explore the distinctive signs of RSV in adults, highlight the similarities with other respiratory illnesses, and emphasize the importance of seeking professional medical advice. Coughing and Sneezing: Respiratory symptoms such as coughing and sneezing are common in all these illnesses.

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Pamela Wible MD

APRIL 27, 2025

In fact, your medical career can cause both physical and mental illness (especially for empaths). While antidepressants might provide temporary relief from professional misery, they don’t address the core dysfunction within a broken system. Chronic disillusionment doesn’t just sap your joy; it leads to chronic disease.

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GomerBlog

JANUARY 23, 2021

What we found will astound, puzzle, and probably disturb you: Administration: I’m going to provide no help during the process, but be damn sure I’ll take full credit for it afterwards! Chiropractic: There is zero evidence I provide any benefit, but I’ll give you the best placebo you can imagine! In fact, I prefer it!

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

Physicians can often literally meet patients where they are and address the broader social determinants of health, such as housing, education, and income, which significantly impact patient well-being and illness prevention.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

Patients with documented mental illness or substance use disorders (SUDs) continue to encounter a mixed—sometimes starkly divergent—quality of emergency department (ED) care when they present with chest pain, abdominal pain, or other non‑psychiatric complaints, according to a patient‑interview study published in Health Services Research.

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GeriPal

JUNE 26, 2025

-Alex Smith Additional links mentioned by Tsai-Chin Cho: – Wealth shocks and mortality in the US – Change in marital status as a risk for wealth shock ** NOTE: To claim CME credit for this episode, click here ** Transcript Eric 00:11 W elcome to the GeriPal p odcast. This is Eric Widera. Alex 00:12 This is Alex Smith. Is it you, Rebecca?

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

They can provide essential medical care, help you coordinate ongoing treatments, and serve as important support throughout your life. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial. A family care doctor can greatly assist your family.

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Oasis Family Medicine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Now is the perfect moment to start focusing on your immune system to prevent or reduce the impact of seasonal illnesses. In this post, I want to share some practical resources to help you boost your immune system and minimize the risk of illness. These foods provide the nutrients your immune cells need to function optimally.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

By combining levels of urea nitrogen and albumin, BAR provides a comprehensive reflection of renal function, protein metabolism, and chronic inflammatory status, potentially offering a more holistic risk assessment for ICU patients with CKD.”

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 6, 2025

Some high-demand roles in New Haven County include: Physicians and specialists: Doctors are responsible for diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, as well as helping patients take care of their health. Nurses: Nurses work as part of a team to provide care and support, and educate patients about health conditions.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

Regular health check-ups are proactive visits to your healthcare provider when you are not experiencing any specific symptoms or ailments. Regular check-ups allow your healthcare provider to conduct screenings, perform tests, and monitor vital indicators that may indicate the early onset of such conditions.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 14, 2020

Then things started to get a little bit different… His chest x-ray had some peripheral infiltrates, and the emergency department providers ordered a CT scan. An essential part of the diagnostic process involves creating a problem representation (PR) and then trying to match that PR to a specific illness script.

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AMMD

MARCH 13, 2025

Your gut also provides a pathway for nutrients to be absorbed into your bloodstream and converted into energy. Leaky gut syndrome affects millions of people worldwide, with many unaware they have it in the first place. The truth is, what you’re eating every day could be the underlying culprit that is damaging your gut lining.

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