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A Pearl From Medical School

A Country Doctor Writes

I ordered some lab tests, including a sed rate. Before he ever got the test, he ended up in the emergency room with pneumonia. I’ve never heard any of my American colleagues talk about that, although there are several articles about the connection if you Google it. It came back at 100 mm, five times the normal limit.

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When to Go to a Doctor for Chest Congestion: At-home Care vs. Medical Attention

Doctor On Demand

When dealing with chest congestion, it’s important to understand potential warning signs, as well as what type of medical care to seek for them. F or higher, chest pain, or blood in your saliva, you should consider seeking medical attention for chest congestion. Am I at risk for complications due to my medical history?

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Outcomes of Guidelines from Health Technology Assessment Organizations: A Systematic Mixed Studies Review [Systematic review, meta-analysis, or scoping review]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Health Technology Assessment (HTA) organizations determine the value of health technologies such as medical devices, lab tests, or medications. Objectives: To explore and measure the outcomes of HTA organizations’ guidelines in family medicine.

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Booking a Canadian Endocrinologist for Online Follow-Ups

Dr. Zaar

Routine follow-ups ensure treatment is working, symptoms remain stable, and medication doses stay accurate. Register and Share Medical History You’ll fill out forms with past diagnoses, medications, lab results, and symptoms. You can discuss side effects, lifestyle challenges, or questions about medications.

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Online Management of Menstrual Irregularities in Canada

Dr. Zaar

How Online Platforms Diagnose Menstrual Issues Most virtual platforms start with a comprehensive medical history form. If necessary, physicians order lab tests through local partners. Some clinics even offer home-testing kits for convenience. Patients describe symptoms, cycle patterns, and other health concerns.

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Working Out – Dan Minter

The Clinical Problem Solvers

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself asking that question after listening to a discussant on the podcast arrive at some unexpected diagnosis, only to have the biopsy or lab test prove them right. Were they simply born with superior brains?

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You don’t need labs to medically clear a psych patient

PEMBlog

When should the emergency physician obtain lab tests to medically clear such patients? These labs were not truly indicated, but it was common practice and viewed as “not a big deal.” These labs were not truly indicated, but it was common practice and viewed as “not a big deal.”