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Preoperative medical evaluation of the healthy adult patient

WebClinicians are often asked to evaluate a patient prior to surgery. The medical consultant may be seeing the patient at the request of the surgeon or may be the primary …

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Patient education: COVID-19 overview (The Basics)

(2 days ago) WebIt depends on your age, your health, and whether you have been vaccinated. In some people, COVID-19 leads to serious problems like pneumonia, which …

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Hospital discharge and readmission

(8 days ago) WebIn a large retrospective cohort study conducted in the United States, patients with an AMA discharge were more likely to experience 30-day hospital readmission …

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Patient education: Bipolar disorder (Beyond the Basics)

(Just Now) WebBipolar disorder is a mental health problem that causes extreme changes in mood. If you have bipolar disorder, you may sometimes feel excessively elated, …

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Patient education: Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid

(8 days ago) WebHyperthyroidism is the medical term for an overactive thyroid (the prefix "hyper" means excessive). In people with hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland produces …

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Patient education: Type 2 diabetes: Overview (Beyond the Basics)

(8 days ago) WebType 2 diabetes (also called type 2 diabetes mellitus) is a disorder that is known for disrupting the way your body uses glucose (sugar); it also causes other …

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