Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that understanding why it’s important to take care of your body isn’t just about preventing illness—it’s about creating the foundation for a fulfilling, energetic life. The Connection Between Physical and Mental Health Why should you take care of your body and mental health together?

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

He was a few years shy of middle-age and appeared to be in good physical shape. Between coughs, he managed to give me a faint smile. Even without doing my physical exam, I suspected he might be suffering from a community-acquired pneumonia. Sir," I said, touching his shoulder, "I'm going to perform a physical exam now."

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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. As these recent examples indicate, AI-based facial analysis can provide a wealth of vital patient information that can aid in clinical decision-making.

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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?

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Hydration is surprisingly important in blood pressure management. How Dehydration Influences Blood Pressure Readings Your level of hydration directly impacts the accuracy of your blood pressure management screening. Without knowing you recently lost fluids, your provider may think those higher results mean you have hypertension.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Hydration is surprisingly important in blood pressure management. How Dehydration Influences Blood Pressure Readings Your level of hydration directly impacts the accuracy of your blood pressure management screening. Without knowing you recently lost fluids, your provider may think those higher results mean you have hypertension.

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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. She and I agreed to get our case management team involved to see what our options in helping Kevin might be on this day.

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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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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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Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 21, 2025

Sleep is essential for physical and mental well-being. Types of sleep disorders Poor sleep is possible from an underlying illness or disorder. These changes can also help with weight management and cognitive function, potentially improving sleep disorders. Addressing sleep disorders is essential to long-term health and vitality.

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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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Vida Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Focusing on these broader indicators provides a more accurate picture of your health and helps you make lasting changes that truly benefit your well-being. This can be disheartening, leading to a cycle of stricter diets, increased frustration, and worse physical and mental health. But this mindset can lead to dangerous behaviors.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Urgent Care for Mental Health: Immediate Help When You Need It Mental health is just as important as physical health, and urgent care centers are increasingly recognizing this. Many urgent care clinics now offer mental health services , including medication management for anxiety and depression, or help during a panic attack.

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Today's Hospitalist

MAY 9, 2025

Since the mid-1990s, our capacity for innovation has never stopped as hospitalists navigate a complex landscape of acute illnesses, interprofessional collaborations and the imperative to provide efficient, high-quality care. We have seen explosive growth and become a cornerstone of modern health care systems.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 16, 2025

Virtual visits can diagnose colds, flu , or allergies and help you manage symptoms at home. For more severe symptoms, in-person care may be the recommended course of treatment, and your virtual provider can help you make that decision. With telehealth, you can quickly get an initial evaluation, prescriptions, or follow-up care.

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PEMBlog

MARCH 4, 2025

Well cover its clinical presentation, epidemiology, diagnostic approach, and management, including why standard beta-lactam antibiotics wont work. Differentiate Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia from typical bacterial and viral pneumonia based on history, physical exam findings, and diagnostic testing. Plus, well discuss whether M.

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PEMBlog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Research suggests most CXRs are performed because ED clinicians (and many parents) are concerned for the possibility of missing pneumonia or another diagnosis requiring specific management. Drivers of CXR overuse are myriad and can be thought of at the system, provider, and patient levels. But it’s just a CXR right?

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The role of lifestyle and dietary modifications in management. Management of gastritis and the consideration of Helicobacter pylori infection. Join me as I scope out the nuances of gastroesophageal reflux and gastritis and provide practical insights for clinicians in the emergency setting. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

And yet we’re also in a different place in diabetes monitoring and management. Should we use Ozempic (if we can find it) in patients with serious illness, which often results in undesirable and profound weight loss? Eric: And you can probably tell already, the topic at hand is diabetes management in late life. Happy to be here.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

A careful history and physical examination are ways that we as providers can “see what’s going on inside the head.” Occult trauma Any trauma that is not seen on your physical (e.g. This includes scarring abnormalities, bleeds, and tumors. Glucose We all need it.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

And that led to many specialists doing work and advancing their fields within their professional societies, providing guidance and so on for older adults. And I think that there is room for shortening the duration if your patient is non-immunocompromised and not severely ill. Eric: That’s pretty impressive.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

APRIL 29, 2025

The truth is, men are statistically more likely to delay medical visits, putting themselves at higher risk for conditions that could have been detected early and managed effectively. Why Preventive Care for Men Matters Preventive care isn’t just about treating illness when it arises; it’s about staying one step ahead of it.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

Emily 06:11 Yeah, we definitely have a pill for every ill. Within the VA , there’s a program called Whole Health, which is really about trying to engage patients in many different modalities for pain management and just self care. So acupuncture, Tai Chi, Yoga, mindfulness and physical therapy, chiropractor.

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Tiny Physician

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Nevertheless, PG doctors have to work 80 to 100 hours a week without any holidays and this tiring schedule does affect their physical and mental health. Even though many medical colleges provide outpatient consultations to only referral cases, people come to the emergency department for minor ailments.

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Mesa Family Physician

MAY 8, 2025

Whether you’re scheduling your annual physical , exploring the differences between a wellness visit vs physical , or simply wondering what’s covered under your insurance, understanding preventive care can empower you to take charge of your health. Annual Physicals: Covered or Not? How long is a physical good for?

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 11, 2025

Preventive Care: Your First Line of Defense Against Illness When it comes to your health, waiting until something goes wrong isn’t the best approach. Instead, adopting a preventive mindset can help reduce your risk of illness, improve long-term outcomes, and even limit the need for more serious interventions. Are they the same?

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GeriPal

JUNE 27, 2024

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 3, 2025

In my previous article I covered the types of illness and the causes. When assessing a fever, we doctors employ a systematic approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management. F (38°C) is generally regarded as indicative of illness. What are the Management and Treatment Options in a case of fever?

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Unlike appointments that address specific illnesses or injuries, preventive care visits focus on screening for potential health issues, assessing your overall wellness, and helping you establish healthy habits before problems develop. Your provider updates this information at each visit to maintain an accurate picture of your health journey.

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GeriPal

JUNE 12, 2025

Eric 00:42 So on this podcast, we’re gonna be talking about what every healthcare provider should know about radiation oncology. The physics and mathematics that went into radiation therapy planning. Eric 04:49 Drew me to the field physics and math. Evie, welcome to GeriPal. Evie 00:41 Thank you. Anish 00:54 I do.

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GeriPal

MAY 8, 2025

We’ll discuss three recent clinical trials involving patients with serious illness, joined by our guests James Downar , Ali John Zarrabi , and Margaret Ross. We’re going to be talking about new research in psilocybin in serious illness. This is Eric Widera. Alex 00:03 This is Alex Smith. Thats a lot of S s. I’m fine.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

The Hidden Benefits of Regular Check-ups You Might Be Missing Many residents of Mesa and the surrounding Arizona communities don’t realize that preventive care goes far beyond just “checking the box” for your annual physical. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all medicine.

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Safety – Reduces exposure to contagious illnesses. Effective Follow-Ups – Great for medication adjustments, test results, and chronic disease management. Mild illnesses such as colds, rashes, or minor infections. When to Visit in Person Annual physical exams & vaccinations. Medication refills or adjustments.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Discover the Best Primary Care in Michigan As an experienced doctor who has worked with thousands of patients across Michigan, I can confidently say that finding the right primary care provider is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health. What is Primary Care? A family pediatrician. A family pediatrician.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

It's the first point of contact for all your medical needs, from routine check-ups to managing chronic conditions. They also provide immunizations and lifestyle advice tailored to your specific needs. These services go beyond treating illnesses; they aim to keep you healthy in the first place.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Coming off as rote and scripted during a serious illness conversation can have a similar off-putting impact on patients and families. One bump is just the classic pitfalls we often talk about in serious illness communication: being very jargony, very information focused, and just providing information. Eric: Yeah.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Still, we havent talked about integrating palliative care into psychiatry or in the care of those with severe mental illness. What does it look like to take a palliative approach to severe mental illness? Is “terminal” mental illness a thing? Eric 01:34 Oh, I love that. Dani 01:36 More to talk about there.

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