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COVID-19: Management of adults with acute illness in the …

WebThis topic will address the management of adult patients with acute COVID-19 in the outpatient setting, including self-care advice, telehealth and outpatient …

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Patient Education

(9 days ago) WebPatient Education - UpToDate. Patient Education. UpToDate offers two levels of content for patients: The Basics are short overviews. They are written in accordance with plain …

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Patient education: COVID-19 overview (The Basics)

(2 days ago) WebThe virus first appeared in late 2019 and quickly spread around the world. There are different "variants," or strains, of the virus that causes COVID-19. Some …

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Discussing goals of care

(8 days ago) WebOther health-related values that can guide how individuals conceptualize specific health care goals and medical decisions include self-sufficiency, life enjoyment, …

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Patient education: Vaccines for adults (Beyond the Basics)

(1 days ago) WebVaccines are a way of teaching your body how to fight the germs (eg, viruses or bacteria) that cause infections. Thanks to vaccines, many fewer people get …

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Patient education: High blood pressure in adults (Beyond …

(1 days ago) WebBlood pressure is reported as the systolic pressure over diastolic pressure (eg, 120/70 or "120 over 70"). Untreated high blood pressure increases the strain on the …

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Patient education: Depression in adults (Beyond the Basics)

(2 days ago) WebIt can cause profound, long-lasting symptoms and often interferes with one's usual daily activities. A person's vulnerability to developing this disorder is often related …

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Comprehensive geriatric assessment

(8 days ago) WebThe health care of an older adult extends beyond the traditional medical management of illness. It requires evaluation of multiple issues, including physical, …

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Patient education: Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) (Beyond …

(6 days ago) WebFor this reason, most health care providers prescribe a lower initial dose of levothyroxine in older adults and in people with coronary artery disease. Once the …

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Contraception: Counseling and selection

(2 days ago) WebINTRODUCTION The choice of a contraceptive method is a complex decision; medical providers have an important role in providing information and …

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Treatment of hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated

(Just Now) WebHospital-acquired (or nosocomial) pneumonia (HAP) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality despite improved prevention, antimicrobial therapy, and …

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Patient education: Pneumonia prevention in adults (Beyond

(2 days ago) WebTo help prevent pneumonia, you should: Get vaccinated. Stop smoking. Wash your hands. Lead a healthy lifestyle, including eating a healthy diet and getting …

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Patient education: Osteoarthritis treatment (Beyond the Basics)

(6 days ago) WebOsteoarthritis (OA) is a painful condition that can affect one or more joints. It involves loss of cartilage, often along with mild inflammation and changes to the bone …

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Patient education: Acute diarrhea in adults (Beyond the Basics)

(6 days ago) WebSUMMARY. Acute diarrhea is defined as three or more loose or watery stools per day. Diarrhea can be caused by infections or other factors. Sometimes, the …

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Patient education: Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) (Beyond …

(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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Skin biopsy for the evaluation of peripheral nerve disease

(2 days ago) WebCutaneous sensory nerve biopsy remains a standard diagnostic tool in the evaluation of peripheral neuropathies. The most common nerve biopsied is the sural …

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