Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to tell if your child has a fever
A fever—when the body's temperature is above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit—is typically a sign that your body is fighting off an infection.
Sep 11, 2023
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News tagged with family doctor
Medical economics
Perspective: The shrinking number of primary care physicians is reaching a tipping point
I've been receiving an escalating stream of panicked emails from people telling me their longtime physician was retiring, was no longer taking their insurance, or had gone concierge and would no longer see them unless they ...
Sep 11, 2023
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Medical economics
How do people really feel about electronic health records?
In Germany, patients with statutory health insurance have had the option of using an electronic health record since January 2021. However, not many people have been taking advantage of it so far.
Aug 8, 2023
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Medical economics
Canadian patients report high levels of satisfaction from an integrated model of virtual and in-person care
In an effort to increase access to care in underserved communities, researchers from the University of Ottawa evaluated the implementation of an integrated virtual care (IVC) model. Their study evaluated the overall experience ...
Jul 25, 2023
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Cardiology
Teen with gene mutation gets rare heart operation
At school dismissal one sunny October day in Pineville, Louisiana, then-9-year-old Anniston Fairbanks was headed toward her ride home when she realized she'd left her hoodie in her classroom. She ran back inside to retrieve ...
Jun 27, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Family caregivers who receive a high level of care from a family doctor found to have lower stress levels
People caring for family members at home (family caregivers) face more substantial psychological and physical challenges than non-caregivers. Therefore, health care professionals should pay attention to the stress of family ...
Jun 26, 2023
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Health
When menopause comes early: Symptoms & treatment
While women generally understand that at a certain age they will go through "the change," officially known as menopause, some women find themselves dealing with it much earlier than expected.
Jun 23, 2023
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Medical economics
As fewer MDs practice rural primary care, a different type of doctor helps take up the slack
For 35 years, this town's residents have brought all manner of illnesses, aches, and worries to Kevin de Regnier's storefront clinic on the courthouse square—and he loves them for it.
Jun 8, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Think you might be dating a 'vulnerable narcissist'? Look out for these red flags
Single people are increasingly turning online to find love, with more than 300 million people around the world trying their luck on dating apps. Some find their fairy tale. But for others, stories of online dating have very ...
May 17, 2023
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Health
Periodontists and family doctors must collaborate to treat their patients' overall health, says new study
Close collaboration between family doctors and periodontists and other oral health professionals is necessary for an effective prevention, early detection and management of widespread systemic health conditions, affecting ...
Mar 28, 2023
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