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Myths vs. Facts: Making Sense of COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation | The Brink

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medical assistant specialties list :: Article Creator It's Time For A New Medical Specialty In Asynchronous Care By Muthu Alagappan, Rishi Khakhkhar, and Ben Kornitzer Oct. 4, 2024 Alagappan is an internal medicine physician and the founder and CEO of Counsel Health, a virtual medical practice specializing in messaging-based care. Khakhkhar is a practicing emergency medicine physician and the founding medical director of Counsel Health. Kornitzer is an internal medicine physician and a strategic adviser to Counsel Health. As primary care physicians, we see a scene play out almost daily. A patient is sitting in front of us, explaining her symptoms: She could have difficulty breathing, stress at home, fatigue. We know there is nothing more important than being fully present. However, our minds and eyes keep darting to the computer screen and the growing inbox of messages from other patients: "I forgot my Lipitor for a week, should I

Pneumococcal Vaccine: What You Need to Know

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optum healthcare partners :: Article Creator What's New With Optum? Optum is the parent company of Deerfield, Ill.-based ASC chain SCA Health, which has a portfolio of more than 320 ASCs and 9,200 physicians.  Here are five things to know about Optum's recent moves: New investments  Optum Ventures, the venture capital arm of Optum, is participating in a $180 million funding round for Caresyntax, a data-assisted surgery platform. Caresyntax's platform aims to tackle the significant data gaps and fragmentation that have stalled the advancement of precision surgery. The company will use the funding to fast-track the adoption and development of its AI-powered surgical software and support strategic mergers and acquisitions. New acquisitions SCA Health purchased at least two cardiovascular chains in 2023. One of the chains, National Cardiovascular Partners, has 21 cardiac catheterization and vascular labs, while the other chain, P

Use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines in Older ...

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general practitioner near me :: Article Creator Sex Doesn't Have To Be Intercourse There are many reasons couples may not want to or be able to have penetrative sex. Sex is tied directly to individual mental health and can affect the quality of relationships. I also want to note that it may be assumed that only heterosexual couples or homosexual men have sex with penetration, but all genders and sexual orientations may engage in penetrative sex. Some issues that may prohibit penetration could be: Physical limitations; injuries or health conditions that decrease or inhibit mobility. Vaginismus; a disorder where the vagina has involuntary muscle spasms that can stop anything from being inserted. Erectile dysfunction is where a penis may have trouble becoming or staying erect. Dyspareunia causes painful intercourse for any gender due to an underlying condition or pelvic floor dysfunction. Trauma may also be a reason one might not want

Immunization Update: 2024 Vaccine Schedules for Infants, Children, and Adolescents

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community care :: Article Creator Community Health Care Clinic In Normal Hires New Executive Director Published October 15, 2024 at 1:54 PM CDT A free health care clinic in Normal has named a new executive director. courtesy Holly Waylund-Hall Holly Wayland-Hall takes over as executive director of the Community Health Care Clinic [CHCC]. Wayland-Hall has worked in nonprofit leadership for 23 years, according to CHCC. She most recently served as executive director at the Village at Mercy Creek, a nonprofit extended living facility in Normal. "After months of extensive searching across the Midwest, we were amazed to find Holly living right in our own backyard," CHCC board president Jami Mathy said in a news release. Wayland-Hall starts in the new role Tuesday. "I look forward to joining the dedicated team at the clinic in honoring our mission," she said. The Community Health Care Clinic provides car

A guide to vaccinology: from basic principles to new developments

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sacred heart pediatrics :: Article Creator Division Of Pediatric Cardiology As a joint cooperative of Children's of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham, we are leaders in comprehensive pediatric and adult congenital cardiac care for the people of Alabama and Southeast United States. Patient Care The novel design of facilities involving both Children's of Alabama and University of Alabama at Birmingham embodies a visionary concept which allows the patient (whether still in the womb, a newborn, a teenager or an adult) to receive care in an environment best suited for his/her health needs. The Joseph S. Bruno Heart Center located in the Benjamin Russell hospital for Children physically links the newly constructed pediatric cardiac center with the newborn suites of the Women and Infants Center and then to the adult congenital heart surgery facilities at UAB. This provides a continuum of care for patients with congenital he

Use of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccines in Older ...

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meningitis vaccine for adults :: Article Creator These Are The 6 Vaccines Doctors Are Begging Everyone Over 50 To Get This Fall Your immune system's job is to protect you from germs that cause diseases. But as you get older, your immune system tends to weaken, and you may be at a higher risk for serious illness. That's why staying up-to-date on vaccines is crucial for keeping yourself healthy as you get older. "Vaccines are a good deal in the sense of benefit versus risk," explains Dr. Dokyoung Yoon, MD, a family medicine physician at MedStar Health in McLean, Virginia. "Vaccines can protect you from severe infections." 🩺 SIGN UP for tips to stay healthy & fit with the top moves, clean eats, health trends & more delivered right to your inbox twice a week 💊 They're also safe and effective, but if you're concerned about getting one, talk to your healthcare provider about any concerns, says Dr. Ravi K

Immunization Update: 2024 Vaccine Schedules for Infants, Children, and Adolescents

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gastroenterology internal medicine :: Article Creator Division Of Gastroenterology And Hepatology Who We Are The Saint Louis University Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology has a long history of excellence in clinical care, education, and research. We plan to build on that history as we expand our reach. Our vision is rooted in leadership, education, and care. Our faculty are renowned for their expertise, and we want to channel our talents into recognition as leaders in the field, regionally, nationally, and internationally. This will open opportunities for our trainees to explore their talents in education and research. These goals can only be accomplished by continuing our delivery of state-of-the-art care with compassion. Letter from the Division Director Thank you for your interest and visiting our website. Our mission is to provide the best compassionate care to our patients, an excellent education for our trainees and community ph