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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

Weight loss programs for older adults also benefit from co-management by an interdisciplinary team that may include a geriatrician, an obesity medicine specialist, an endocrinologist, a registered dietitian, a bone metabolism specialist, a physical therapist and an exercise physiologist.

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Getting Answers: A Patient's Guide to Discussing Unexplained Symptoms with Your Doctor

Vida Family Medicine

One of the most rewarding parts of being a primary care physician is when I am able to work with a patient to help them find answers to unexplained symptoms they have been dealing with, sometimes for years! As a result, doctors often end up referring the patient somewhere else if they do not immediately know the answer.

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Common Myths about Varicose Veins

Vascular Physician

Keeping your blood circulating with regular exercise or physical activity may alleviate some pain. A primary care physician can recommend you to a vascular specialist that can quickly and easily treat your varicose veins today. People carrying extra weight may benefit from losing some weight.

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How Physical Therapy Impacts Quality of Life

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Physical therapy is often perceived as a mere treatment for recovery and pain relief, but its benefits extend far beyond temporary fixes. For many individuals, engaging in physical therapy can significantly alter their overall quality of life, enhancing physical capabilities, boosting mental health, and reducing the risk of future injuries.

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

What is primary care? Part 2 Here are some frequently asked questions I get as a Primary Care Provider. As the name suggests, a family physician can take care of your entire family – from the day of your birth (even before!) Don’t worry; HIPAA laws protect your privacy and medical information.

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What You Should Know About Radiation Oncology: Anish Butala, Emily Martin and Evie Kalmar

GeriPal

The physics and mathematics that went into radiation therapy planning. Eric 04:49 Drew me to the field physics and math. And, Emily, I got to ask you, you’re a palliative care doctor. But there are times that a primary care physician or an internal medicine physician may make the referral.

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"Why Everyone Is Talking About This Medical Clinic in Michigan!"

Plum Health

Michigan residents have been buzzing about a primary care clinic that’s setting a new standard for healthcare across the state. Whether you’re in Detroit , Corunna , Lansing , Royal Oak , or Van Buren , this clinic is offering comprehensive care that puts patient well-being first. Here’s why everyone is talking about it!

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