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Endocrinology Near Me: Finding the Best Hormone Specialists in Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

People often see an endocrinologist after being referred by their primary care provider. While primary care providers are trained to manage conditions like diabetes, they rely on endocrinologists to provide more specialized care. Like many other medical specialties, the field of endocrinology is facing a shortage of physicians.

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At Long Last, FDA Unveils Plan for Rare Disease Innovation Hub

FDA Law

Importantly, the Hub is intended to establish a new model within FDA, which leverages cross-Agency expertise in providing guidance and conducting reviews for products for rare disease populations. those reviewed by the CDER Division of Rare Diseases and Medical Genetics).

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

Internal medicine is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults. While both provide primary care , there are some key distinctions. Can an Internist Be a Primary Care Provider? In fact, many internists serve as primary care providers (PCPs) for adults.

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Infectious Disease Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

This is now being reviewed by the American Board of Medical Specialties, which oversees ABIM. Several members of the Infectious Disease Board noted that allowing applicants to select multiple categories and provide written details helps reflect the diversity of practice in the field.

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The Roots of Palliative Care: Michael Kearney, Sue Britton, and Justin Sanders

GeriPal

Eric 01:44 And we’re going to be talking about the roots of palliative care, and I think importantly, not just looking back, but what does that mean for our future as hospice and palliative care providers. But before we do, I think, Justin, you have a song request for Alex. Justin 01:59 Absolutely. It’s I Got a Name by Jim Croce.

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The Future of Geriatrics: A Podcast with Jerry Gurwitz, Ryan Chippendale, and Mike Harper

GeriPal

And one of the things was, “You’re telling us stuff we already know”, and also, “I’m going to critique you in that you didn’t provide any solutions.” And of course those high rates of burnout and exhaustion are present across medical specialties. And so I think it’s not all sunny.