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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Your provider updates this information at each visit to maintain an accurate picture of your health journey. Age-appropriate physical examination that typically covers heart, lung, abdominal, skin, neurological, and musculoskeletal assessments. Health tracking apps can help maintain this information systematically.

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Fever FAQs (contd.)- Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Rao Doctor

recent travel, exposure to infectious diseases, vaccination status, and any ongoing medical conditions or medications. This information can help pinpoint possible causes of illness and guide further investigations. Importance of Physical Examinations Physical examinations also play a significant role in diagnosing health conditions.

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A Childhood Illness that Stumped a Pediatrician

A Country Doctor Writes

He did suspect Melanie had whooping cough, even though she had been vaccinated. That way Melanie’s might get a physical ed excuse from her doctor.” The receptionist said she couldn’t give me any information because there was no release in Melanie’s chart. So I called.

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The Importance of a Primary Care Relationship

Edge Family Medicine

Whether you’re visiting for an annual physical, managing a chronic condition, or simply seeking guidance on wellness, a consistent relationship with your provider creates the foundation for better outcomes and a better experience. Screenings, vaccines, and lifestyle counseling are more effective when they’re built on a relationship.

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William Condrell, MD now offering a more personalized approach to healthcare with theConcierge Choice from Concierge Choice Physicians

Concierge Choice Physicians

For more information about Dr. Condrell’s Concierge Choice program, please call 877.888.5590 or email members@ccpmd.com About William Condrell, MD William Condrell, MD, is an internal medicine physician with a private medical practice called Condrell Primary Care, located in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD.

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Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction

Medical Xpress

A 2024 study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that military veterans with brain injuries saw major mental and physical improvements after just one ibogaine session. More information: ScienceDirect has more on ibogaine. Journal information: Nature Medicine © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.

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Should we prioritize the unvaccincated for treatment? Govind Persad and Emily Largent

GeriPal

They argue that the current guidelines, which prioritize immunocompromised people and unvaccinated older people on the same level, should be re-done to prioritize the immunocompromised first, and additionally move up older vaccinated individuals or vaccinated persons with comorbidities. It’s shaming on vaccinated people.