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Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist

Priority Physicians

member login CONTACT US About Us Concierge Medicine Services Our Physicians Locations Member Login Contact Us L Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist January 21, 2025 Orthopedic pain management is a guessing game. Knowing where and how to get treated is challenging. Say you’ve sprained your ankle ice skating.

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3 Conditions Internal Medicine Can Treat

Hitchcock Family Medicine

According to the American College of Physicians, a physician who specializes in internal medicine focuses on the treatment of sickness and diseases in adults. This type of doctor is often referred to as an internist or primary care doctor. Medications can be prescribed as well.

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Pulmonology in Connecticut: What You Need to Know About Lung and Respiratory Care

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

If you have a serious or complex condition that affects your lungs, or if you’re dealing with unexplained symptoms like a lingering cough or shortness of breath, your primary care doctor may refer you to pulmonology. Doctors who specialize in pulmonology are called pulmonologists. What Is Pulmonology?

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How to Find the Right Pulmonology Doctor Near Me: What Connecticut Patients Should Know

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

If you’re living with a lung condition, finding the right pulmonologist can help you manage your symptoms and remain as healthy as possible. Why You Might Need to See a Pulmonologist Pulmonologists are doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect your lungs and airways.

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Q&A: Physicians Weigh Improvements in MASLD Treatment Against Gaps in Assessment Strategies

Physician's Weekly

Srivastava: This study is crucial because it provides robust evidence supporting weight loss as a primary intervention for MASLD. With the rising prevalence of obesity and related liver diseases, it is essential to have clear, evidence-based guidelines for managing these conditions. PW: How may this summary affect patient care?

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Need to See a Doctor Fast? Here’s How Urgent Care Could Save Your Day

Plum Health

Life happens fast, and sometimes, so do medical issues. These are the moments when you don’t have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room (ER) seems like overkill. That’s where urgent care comes in—a middle ground that’s convenient, affordable, and effective.

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How your mental health can affect your physical health

Vida Family Medicine

Most patients who go to see a primary care doctor are concerned about improving their physical health. It is much easier to cope with and manage the physical symptoms of a chronic health condition when mental health is well-cared for.