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RSV: Recognizing RSV Symptoms in Adults

Doctor On Demand

Updated January 22, 2025 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory infection that can affect individuals of all ages, but it is particularly prevalent in young children and older adults. To start, you can schedule a video appointment with a board-certified doctor through the Doctor On Demand telehealth app or website.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: MAFP Priorities in Senate Omnibus Bill

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Audio-Only Telehealth This bill to include audio-only telehealth as a reimbursable option was also included in the Senate HHS omnibus bill. As a reminder, because the House is tied 67-67, each budget bill in the House must have bipartisan support to pass out of this final committee stop.

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Recognizing RSV Symptoms in Kids

Doctor On Demand

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory infection that can affect individuals of all ages, but it is particularly prevalent in young children and older adults. Understanding the symptoms of RSV is crucial, especially as they are similar to those of COVID-19 , the common cold, or the flu.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

I envision primary care clinicians playing an important role in assessing the individual needs of the older adult patient and helping them access essential elements of the care plan. In the past several years, telehealth has opened tremendous opportunities to improve access to care.

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Green Practice News: April 2025

My Green Doctor

Behavior Change Happens in the Exam Room Unlike government agencies or corporations, healthcare professionals speak directly to individuals in a trusted, one-on-one setting. Offer telehealth services to cut patient travel emissions while improving accessibility. The healthcare sector contributes 8.5% of total U.S.

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Remote Patient Testing Faces a Cloudy Future under VALID

FDA Law

One example is a short provision that could have a large adverse effect on telehealth-based laboratory testing by sharply restricting grandfathering. Telehealth has become increasing important to the health care system. Telehealth can address significant issues with access and convenience. Javitt & Jeffrey N.

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How can you improve your relationship with food?

Vida Family Medicine

When we scroll social media, we see images of people posed and dressed and made up to fit an "idealized" beauty standard, interspersed with ads from "health experts," supplement companies, telehealth providers, and weight loss programs. So what can we do to improve our relationship with food? There are no "good" or "bad" foods.