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Mayo Clinic Talks 459: Assessing the Older Patient with New Cognitive Symptoms
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., [@chutkaMD] Guest: Ericka E. Tung, M.D., M.P.H. If we see older patients, we commonly see Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias in our practice. At times, the presenting symptoms can be quite subtle and it’s not uncommon for the diagnosis to take several years to establish. Very often, any early symptoms…
Read MoreAMA Update 399: AMA President shares how the AMA will never stop #FightingForDocs
AMA president, Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, joins to discuss the AMA’s key accomplishments in 2023 and the organization’s priorities for 2024. Dr. Ehrenfeld breaks down the key wins this year on reforming Medicare payment, reducing burnout and fixing prior-authorization, and why these priorities are only more urgent in 2024. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
⚖️ Take action now! Contact your representatives about H.R.6683 – Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023: https://fixmedicarenow.org/take-action?vvsrc=/Campaigns/108965/Respond
🏛️ Tell Congress to fix Medicare now: https://bit.ly/AMA_FixMedicareNow
💸 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule and more Medicare explained updates here: https://moving-medicine.ama-assn.org/
❓ Get all your Medicare fee schedule questions answered: https://bit.ly/AMA_MedicareBasics
🗣 Get involved! Patients and physicians can share prior authorization stories at: https://bit.ly/AMA_FixPriorAuth
🏆 What is the AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program? Find out at: https://bit.ly/AMA_JoyInMedicine
🏥 Learn more about the AMA Health System Program here: https://bit.ly/AMA_HealthSystemProgram
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Dermotheque, un podcast de dermatología hecho por dermatólogas 78: 78 – Lo que necesitas saber sobre piel y menopausia
En el episodio de esta semana, la Dra. Sofía de Asís y la Dra. Sara Gómez desvelan los secretos de una rutina cosmética adecuada para pieles cerca de la menopausia, pero hay trampa… ¿La edad lo es todo? ¿Qué debemos tener en cuenta? Te lo contamos en el episodio nº 78. Más información en nuestra…
Read MoreNeurology® Podcast Frequency of OH in Isolated REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Dr. Elizabeth Coon talks with Dr. Mitchell G. Miglis about the frequency of orthostatic hypotension in isolated REM sleep behavior disorder. Read the related article in . Disclosures can be found at .
Read MoreAMA Update 398: Dementia vs Alzheimer’s: Signs, symptoms and preventing Alzheimer’s disease with Lisa McGuire, PhD
Following National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the CDC shares what physicians and patients need to know about the disease. Lisa McGuire, PhD, lead epidemiologist at the CDC, discusses the importance of catching Alzheimer’s early, its risk factors and barriers to make Alzheimer’s screening more pervasive in primary care. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
💻 Learn more about the types of dementia and causes of Alzheimer’s disease on the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/aging/aginginfo/alzheimers.htm
📚 Access CDC resources for signs of dementia and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease: https://nccd.cdc.gov/DPH_HBRC/
🧠 For more on memory loss and chronic health conditions, visit CDC’s Healthy Body, Healthier Brain: https://www.cdc.gov/aging/publications/features/healthy-body-brain.html
🏥 Check out BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Early Detection and Diagnosis: https://bolddementiadetection.org/early-detection-of-dementia/
🔍 Physician resources on Alzheimer’s disease management and research on cognitive assessment toolkit in primary care available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374028263_Developing_a_cognitive_assessment_toolkit_for_primary_care_qualitative_assessment_of_providers’_needs_and_perceptions_of_usability_in_clinical_practice
🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew
Read MoreMDS Podcast Unravelling the progression of tremor in Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Pasquini discusses the findings of his collaborative study that has helped to understand the progression of rest postural and kinetic tremor in Parkinson’s disease. Read the article
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