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Diabetes related complications among Ethiopian Jews-Outcomes of a 10 years cohort study in Israel [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

The context: Immigrants, particularly those moving from lower to higher-income countries, often exhibit a heightened susceptibility to non-communicable diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes (T2D), which may manifest at an earlier age and present with different complications compared to the native population.

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How Locum Tenens Fits Into Modern Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Barton Associates

Doing so builds your reputation in the community as a trusted source of excellent care, but relying solely on permanent staff can present challenges in maintaining this standard. Ultimately, utilizing locum tenens providers as part of your modern healthcare staffing solutions will help ensure your patients get the care they deserve quickly.

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You don’t need X-Rays to tell if a child is constipated

PEMBlog

Special thanks to Dr. Stephen Freedman, from the University of Calgary, for reviewing this post as well – he brought some practical feedback to the table. Lack of utility of abdominal x-rays in the evaluation of children with constipation: Comparison of different scoring methods. 2017;186:87-94.e16. PMID: 28457526.

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From GRP to SIUU – the Evolution of FDA Guidance on Off-Label Dissemination of Scientific Information

FDA Law Blog

The SIUU Guidance introduces two new concepts that are of note to industry regarding information it may choose to disseminate under this “safe harbor:” 1) application to firm-generated presentations of scientific information; and 2) material that meets a new evidentiary standard – scientifically sound and clinically relevant.

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You don’t need X-Rays in a child with bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, or first time wheezing

PEMBlog

Special thanks to Todd Florin, MD, MSCE who contributed to this post – he is also an expert on respiratory and infectious emergencies. Evaluation of the utility of radiography in acute bronchiolitis. Does this child have pneumonia? The rational clinical examination systematic review. 2017;318(5):462-471. PMID: 28763554.

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Episode 148: Antiracism in Medicine Series Episode 4 – Dismantling Race-Based Medicine Part 2: Clinical Perspectives

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Our esteemed publications should ensure that investigations that utilize racial variables follow these guidelines before being published. Examining the Potential Impact of Race Multiplier Utilization in Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate Calculation on African-American Care Outcomes. 2019;322(2):113-114. doi:10.1001/jama.2019.577

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

So I think we’re poised now with the guide model and with the evidence we have about healthcare utilization, impact on caregivers, course of dementia, comorbidity management and all of that. Because every once in a while, the local town primary care provider will attend those presentations. Eric 40:07 Okay, I got a question.

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