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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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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. · Referrals to nutritional programs or specialists can be beneficial. ·

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

Physician's Weekly

MASLD is the leading reason for referral to a hepatologist in many US medical centers. It also emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach that involves dietitians, physical therapists, and other clinicians to support patients in achieving and maintaining weight loss. Referral to a weight management center can help.

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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. A referral from a provider is not required but is recommended. To schedule an appointment, call 574-725-3001.

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Action Needed to Close Racial Gaps in Autism Services

Physician's Weekly

The Quality of Autism-Related Services While autism-related services span many areas, the researchers highlighted physical health services, behavioral health services, educational services, and employment services as crucial for people with autism. Those from marginalized backgrounds often face difficulty accessing these services.

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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. Regular physical activity: Exercise is an important part of managing diabetes because it helps your body use insulin more effectively, which can help you control your blood sugar. Here’s what that looks like, step by step.