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Daycare attendance, dense traffic linked to elevated childhood ...

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oxford family physicians :: Article Creator UW Family Medicine About us The University of Wyoming Family Medicine Clinic (UWFM) provides comprehensive medical care for all ages including obstetrics and gynecology.  We accept most insurance plans and offer a sliding fee scale for patients who qualify based on income.    Our practice provides equal access to all of our patients regardless of ability to pay.  We proudly accept Medicare and Medicaid, and as a Federally Qualified Health Center, we offer a sliding fee scale as well as discounted pharmaceutical services.   UWFM delivers up-to-date team based medical care through our physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and case managers. Our clinic works in partnership with Cheyenne Regional Medical Center and many of the specialty providers in Cheyenne to provide a three year intensive training experience for physicians that have graduated medical school and have chosen family me...

Poll: Majority of parents concerned about bad air quality, impact on ...

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non modifiable risk factors for cancer :: Article Creator Risk Factors For Breast Cancer Dr Ananya Mandal The exact causes of breast cancer are not well understood. There are however several risk factors that raise the possibilities of breast cancer. Of these risk factors some may be modified or changed like lifestyle factors while others are non-modifiable. The causes and risk factors of breast cancer are outlined as follows: Non-modifiable risk factors Age The risk of breast cancer rises with age and most cases are diagnosed in women over 50 years of age and those who have had their menopause. Eight out of 10 cases of breast cancer occur in women over 50. This means that all women between 50 and 70 years of age should be screened for breast cancer every three years. Women over the age of 70 are also likely to get breast cancer and may need regular screening. Gender Although women are more at risk of getting breast cance...

This Year's RSV Surge: Bigger, Earlier, and Affecting Older Patients ...

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modifiable risk factors for hypertension :: Article Creator Risk Factors For Dementia Vary By Ethnicity, Study Finds Modifiable risk factors -- including hypertension, obesity, diabetes, low HDL cholesterol and sleep disorders -- confer a higher risk of dementia for people in some minority ethnic groups compared to White people, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Naaheed Mukadam of University College London, UK, and colleagues. The number of people with dementia is on the rise around the world. There has been increasing interest in potentially modifiable risk factors, as eliminating these could theoretically prevent around 40% of dementia cases. However, most risk factor studies have been conducted only in people of European descent. In the new study, researchers analyzed the relationship between risk factors and dementia onset using anonymized data from English primary care records, spanning 1997 to ...

Daycare attendance, dense traffic linked to elevated childhood ...

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health risks of being obese :: Article Creator Obesity News Sep. 17, 2023 — The early treatment of obesity in children is effective in both the short and long term, researchers ... Sep. 14, 2023 — A quarter of people are undoing the benefits of healthy meals with unhealthy snacks, which increases the risk of strokes and cardiovascular ... Sep. 12, 2023 — A resource economist finds mandated in-school Body Mass Index assessments adopted in varying forms by 24 states to combat childhood obesity have the potential to improve the health of some students ... Sep. 12, 2023 — New findings indicate that the type of protein in the diet is not as important as the overall amount of weight loss for those with Type 2 diabetes. 106 adults with T2D were randomly assigned to ... Sep. 7, 2023 — Crustaceans, insects and mushrooms are rich sources of the dietary fiber chitin, which activates the immune system and benefits metabolism, according to a ne...

Palivizumab Prophylaxis in Infants and Young Children at Increased ...

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dmc primary care doctors :: Article Creator Primary Care Doctors: The 'quarterbacks' In A Value-based Care Playbook The journey to value-based care, an alternative health care model in which doctors are paid based on the health outcomes of their patients, begins with the primary care physician. "There is no question in my mind as it relates to the importance of the primary care doctor as the quarterback of patient care in any type of value-based model," said Kamal Jemmoua, CEO of Prominence Health, the value-based division of Universal Health Services. "But as we advance and see the maturation of the work we are doing in value-based care, we would be remiss if we didn't recognize that there are deep needs to engage specialists around condition-specific management." Jemmoua shared his insights during "Using Data to Improve Provider Referrals and Increase Savings," a webinar sponsored by CareJourney and Fier...

Apoptotic cell death in disease—Current understanding of the ...

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subarachnoid hemorrhage risk factors :: Article Creator Vitamins By Condition Considering taking supplements to treat subarachnoid hemorrhage? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Follow the links to read common uses, side effects, dosage details and user reviews for the vitamins and supplements listed below. Treatment Effectiveness Reviews magnesiumInsufficient EvidenceReviews Learn about User Reviews and read IMPORTANT information about user generated content Conditions of Use and Important Information: This information is meant to supplement, not replace advice from your doctor or healthcare provider and is not meant to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions or adverse effects. This information may not fit your specific health circumstances. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified health...

Do dogs prefer female voices? Plus, more screen time for babies ...

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northwell pediatrics :: Article Creator Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Beneficial In Pediatric IBD FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- For pediatric patients with mild-to-moderate inflammatory bowel disease, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (ta-VNS) attenuates signs and symptoms of disease, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in Bioelectric Medicine. Benjamin Sahn, M.D., from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center at Northwell Health in New Hyde Park, New York City, and colleagues randomly assigned patients aged 10 to 21 years with mild/moderate Crohn disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC) and fecal calprotectin (FC) >200 µg/g within four weeks of study entry to receive either ta-VNS targeting the cymba conchae of the external left ear or sham stimulation of 5 minutes in duration once daily for two weeks, followed by crossover to the alternative stimulation. All partic...

Doctor warns that DOUBLE number of sick children are attending his NYC emergency room with 300 a day

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swedish primary care :: Article Creator Dr. Rebecca Duke, MD About Dr. Rebecca Duke, MD works in Seattle, WA as a Family Medicine Specialist and has 26 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS in 1997. At present, Dr. Duke has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 165 times. They are affiliated with Swedish Cherry Hill Campus and Swedish First Hill Campus. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Duke practices at Swedish Primary Care - Central Seattle in Seattle, WA. Compare Dr. Duke with Family Medicine Specialists near you Dr. Mark Moscovitz, MD 12 reviews Learn More Dr. Maria De Los Angeles Gutierrez Rivas, MD 1 reviews Learn More Insurance Accepted Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna First Choice Health First Health Humana Premera Blue Cross UnitedHealthCare * Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment. New Swedish...