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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

A women’s health check typically includes a review of your medical history, a physical examination, and specific screenings based on your age and risk factors. These screenings might include a pap smear, pelvic exam, breast exam, or referrals for mammograms depending on your age and family history.

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

Physician's Weekly

They also nicely summarize drugs in development for MASLD and how various medications work in different ways to benefit the liver. MASLD is the leading reason for referral to a hepatologist in many US medical centers. MASLD is the leading reason for referral to a hepatologist in many US medical centers.

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Your Least Favorite Emotion, and What to Do with It.

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

The Nagoski sisters in their book on burnout highlighted 7 things shown to close the cycle and signal your brain and threat detection system you are safe: Physical exercise. I like to encourage all physicians to have their own doctor that they could bring this up to for referral to therapist. Focused breathing exercises. A good cry.

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Peripheral Arterial Disease and Foot Wounds

Vascular Physician

· On physical exam, findings that would indicate PAD include wounds located on the tips of the toes or foot, wounds covered by black eschar or gangrenous changes, shiny atrophic skin, lack of pedal hair or weak or absent pedal pulses. · · Monitor patients cholesterol and prescribe statin medications when appropriate.

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Coming Soon: Logansport Memorial Pain Management Center

Logansport Memorial Hospital

Our team of providers utilizes an interdisciplinary model of care, including physical therapy, neurology, primary care, medical imaging, and other areas to address patient well-being from multiple perspectives. We are grateful for the invitation to be a part of the Logansport Medical Community,” shared Mark Ozimek, PMG’s President.

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Personalized Diabetes Treatment Plans: How Connecticut Specialists Approach Care

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Have a Diabetes Consultation Your first visit with a diabetes specialist may involve a physical exam. Be ready to talk about your symptoms and the medications you’re currently taking, as well as your diet and exercise habits. The doctor will ask questions about your diabetes. Weight loss can help your body use insulin better.

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How a lactation consultant can help you

Vida Family Medicine

It can be extremely stressful trying to deal with all of the emotions and physical symptoms that you will experience postpartum while also trying to ensure your baby is getting enough to eat. Unfortunately you have to learn this new skill while also sleep deprived and recovering from delivery and possibly major surgery!