A Country Doctor Writes

MAY 31, 2025

When a physician sits quietly, listening to a patient’s fears, or takes time to explain a diagnosis with care, they are practicing medicine with a Zen-like awareness—fully present, attentive to detail, yet attuned to the broader context of human suffering and resilience. The post below appeared within seconds.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 18, 2025

Smith, a general internist and professor of medicine and psychiatry at Michigan State University, explains why our medical system consistently prioritizes physical over emotional health and presents some ambitious proposals for how to rectify this harmful disparity. In Has Medicine Lost Its Mind?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

We also found it surprising that more than one-third of our respondents noted that cold drinks were particularly likely to incite an AF episode during or following physical exertion. Did any particular type of physical exertion stand out, and how did you define “recent” physical exertion in terms of time to AF?

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 19, 2025

MBC is presented not simply as data collection, but as a dynamic, evidence-based clinical process that enhances outcomes, promotes equity, and strengthens team-based care. Rather, it is an evidence-based, collaborative process that mirrors the well-established framework of using physical symptom monitoring (e.g., Carlier, I.

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Family Physicians of St. Joseph

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

they provide free sports physicals for youth in Berrien Springs and New Buffalo. they provide free sports physicals for youth in Berrien Springs and New Buffalo. They give poster presentations on health topics at the YMCA, and this year served as the camp physician for the YMCA summer camp programs.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

If low bone density is present, it’s often treated alongside a weight loss program. Interventions should also take into account a patient’s motivation and preferences, any comorbidities they have, and their current diet and physical activity levels. Two of the researchers, Kacey Chae, MD , and Kristen M.

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Doctor Rachel

MARCH 14, 2017

Couch Potato Kids: All humans are physiologically designed to be active, and young people, at their physical peak, should be the most active at all. Last Thursday in my office I saw a strapping, healthy-looking 22-year old male who couldn’t attend school, get a job, or even look me in the eye because his social anxiety was so intense.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This is the first study elucidating clinician knowledge on the risk and symptomatic presentation of patient arsenic exposure from well water. 67% of clinicians reported being unaware of the risks of arsenic exposure in drinking water; 76% did not know physical exam findings.

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StorytellERdoc

AUGUST 7, 2020

Her physical exam was concerning for the abdominal pain she complained of. Upon my entrance into their treatment room, they gave me the respect and gift of silence, a pause in which I would be able to introduce myself. As many of my fellow coworkers would confirm, this does not often happen. She was of short stature and delicate frame.

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StorytellERdoc

MARCH 9, 2015

Her physical exam was concerning for the abdominal pain she complained of. Upon my entrance into their treatment room, they gave me the respect and gift of silence, a pause in which I would be able to introduce myself. As many of my fellow coworkers would confirm, this does not often happen. She was of short stature and delicate frame.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

It presents in different ways. It presents across multiple domains of disease. So for example, peripheral arthritis, enthesitis dactylitis, skin involvement, axial disease, no one PSA patient presents the same exact way. PSA, psoriatic arthritis is a heterogeneous disease. I like to say that damage begets damage, unfortunately.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: People living in precarious socio-economic conditions are at greater risk of developing mental and physical health disorders, and of having complex healthcare and social needs (hereafter complex needs). Appropriate care for these people calls for integrated care from the healthcare, social services, and community networks.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context and objectives First defined by a Maori nurse, cultural safety is a concept encompassing environments and therapeutic relationships that are spiritually, socially, emotionally and physically safe for Indigenous peoples; free from aggression and racism or denial of their identities or needs (23).

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 26, 2025

Being told you have pre-diabetes can feel overwhelming, but there’s good news: food is one of the most powerful tools you can use to manage your blood sugar. Small, sustainable changes that work with your body—not against it. Insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone released by your pancreas when you eat. This is where balanced meals come in.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 12, 2025

Although the challenges of care can impact all aspects of life, including physical, social, and emotional difficulties, there is very little data on the cumulative impact of psoriasis on family and partners who serve as constant care providers. What is known, however, is disheartening.

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CDOCS

MAY 11, 2019

& Patient presents as an 80 year old woman who was wearing an ill fitting partial for awhile and was losing weight because eating was very difficult. & Here is how she presented:</p> <p>[image:Untitled_2_001.jpg]</p> Here is how she presented:</p> <p>[image:Untitled_2_001.jpg]</p>

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ABIM

MAY 18, 2025

Diagnostic delays, racial and ethnic health disparities, insurance barriers, and restricted access to appropriate treatments compound the emotional and physical burden of living with IBD. I now know that the symptom I initially presented with—perianal fistulas—was a hallmark of Crohn’s disease. The Rising Incidence of IBD in the U.S.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Her academic interests include physical exam-focused medical education where she co-directs the Enhanced Clinical Skills Residency Track and serves as Investigator for the AMA Reimagining Residency Grant awarded to John Hopkins, Stanford, and UAB focused on studying clinical skills as it relates to resident wellness.

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Family Physicians of Greeley

MAY 17, 2023

Practice Mindfulness: Mindfulness is the art of being present in the moment and fully aware of your thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment. Engage in Physical Activity: Physical activity is not only beneficial for your physical health but also plays a vital role in improving your mental well-being.

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Today's Hospitalist

MAY 9, 2025

By removing the need to constantly look at a screen or type notes, we can be more present and engaged, fostering stronger therapeutic relationships and improving patient satisfaction. We have seen explosive growth and become a cornerstone of modern health care systems. This isn’t about replacing your clinical judgment.

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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. Learning Objectives Describe the clinical presentation, epidemiology, and complications of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in pediatric patients, including its atypical manifestations.

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Vascular Physician

JUNE 27, 2021

Varicose veins often present as blue, rope-like vessels under the skin usually in the legs and feet. Keeping your blood circulating with regular exercise or physical activity may alleviate some pain. Varicose veins are common and often present as rope-like blue vessels typically in the legs or feet.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

A patient’s clinical presentation, risk factors, and the base rate of disease, in addition to our own clinical experience, all factor into the pretest probability we assign to any diagnosis. Clinical Reasoning Corner: Likelihood Ratios By Jack Penner Welcome back, Clinical Problem Solvers! To do that, we need to rely on LRs.

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PEMBlog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The diagnosis of constipation or fecal impaction should be made primarily by history and physical examination, augmented by a digital rectal examination when indicated. abnormal thyroid exam Messaging for patients and families When constipation leads to a child not being able to move their bowels, they may experience pain.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This year, in addition to the 10 finalists Maneesha Agarwal will be presenting at the National Conference and Exhibition we will be sharing four cases online in advance of the conference. She was seen at an urgent care the day prior to presentation, diagnosed with a viral exanthem, and discharged with oral prednisone.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

This year, in addition to the 10 finalists Maneesha Agarwal will be presenting at the National Conference and Exhibition we will be sharing four cases online in advance of the conference. During that initial visit, her physical exam was notable for generalized abdominal tenderness. This is the first of the four cases.

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GeriPal

MAY 11, 2023

And because we can’t resist, we dip into aducanumab and lecanemab at the end. AlexSmithMD Transcript Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. This is Eric Widera. Kristine, do you have a song request for Alex? Kristine: Well, I did have a song, but I was negligent at giving it to him. So, he tried to read my mind… Eric: What was your song?

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The Motivated MD

OCTOBER 10, 2024

If you scour the internet, you will likely find an inordinate amount of websites and content creators claiming they have the solution to help you beat the market, guaranteed. These claims are, of course, bogus. No one can consistently beat the market; for the incredibly rare few who do, it is either luck or fraud. Though being 100% invested in U.S.

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PEMBlog

MAY 17, 2023

Most children who present to Pediatric Emergency Departments these days with mental health concerns – including agitation – have a known psychiatric problem or diagnosis. Furthermore, the connection between physical and functional symptoms is inextricably linked in many patients.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. Are there, though, populations that it may be helpful in, or should that change with the advent of the new amyloid antibodies? Should it?

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GeriPal

JUNE 20, 2024

Incontinence and avoiding issues can present in an older individual, in some cases, just like they do a younger person. But then there is incontinence, which is the same term, same word, but actually presents as a geriatric syndrome. On our last podcast about urinary incontinence the song request was, “Let it go.” I do like that one.

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Reflections of a Grady Doctor

JUNE 30, 2022

What if he was so present, so loving, so engaged, so proud, and so over-the-top supportive that you had nothing—I mean not one single thing—to wish he’d done for you? And especially thank you for the gift of showing up in every aspect of our lives—physically, emotionally, financially, collectively, and individually. Job well done, sir.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

CDRH recently announced its acceptance and hosting of in-person meetings, including hybrid options that allow for both physical and virtual participation. Inside Building 66 Upon arriving at Building 66, all visitors must present government-issued photo identification for check-in. Be ready with backup options (e.g.,

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BMJ

JULY 17, 2020

quarantine-breakers”) or video clips of people shouting at or even physically assaulting Wuhanese or people who visited Wuhan after the outbreak. 新冠肺炎疫情报道中的信息呈现与媒体表现 [Information presentation and media performance during the COVID-19 outbreak]. National involvement is also needed to facilitate these efforts. doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.03.060

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

DECEMBER 16, 2020

These factors may have impacted their diet, physical activity, and medications, thus impacting their creatinine levels and the inputs that we use for GFR. Tsai has seen race-based medicine play out in clinical practice 10:45 What role should race play in making clinical decisions?

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Understanding dyspepsia and its clinical presentation. Both conditions can present with similar symptoms. Adolescents with GERD often present similarly to adults with heartburn and regurgitation as the primary complaints. And the presentation for GERD varies by age. Now there are some risk factors for GERD.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

To request an FEI Number, laboratories will need to provide a long list of identifying information to FDA via email ( feiportal@fda.hhs.gov ) ( see slide 23 of the FDA’s presentation for the complete list). Gonzalez & Lisa M. Of note, laboratories will need to provide a comprehensive list of activities conducted at the laboratory site.

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