Diagnostic Approach: Differential Diagnosis, Physical Exam, Lab Tests, Imaging, and Novel BiomarkersTraditionally, acute kidney injury (AKI) has been classified into prerenal, intrinsic renal/intrarenal, and post-renal categories. If diagnosed early, pre- and post-renal AKI may be readily reversible...
A local internist or doctor in general practice might provide an annual exam even if you're not a regular patient. You might be able to use telemedicine for an annual screening. You'd visit a local lab for tests, then review results with a doctor via a phone or video call. Community ...
A local internist or doctor in general practice might provide an annual exam even if you're not a regular patient. You might be able to use telemedicine for an annual screening. You'd visit a local lab for tests, then review results with a doctor via a phone or video call. Community ...
Passport Health’s physical exam solutions can be tailored to include a range of medical tests, laboratory and blood tests, any vaccination, and pre-travel consultations, among other offerings. With this range of offerings, Passport Health is your one-stop exam solution provider....
The stages of a wellness exam typically include: Basics — Measuring your height, weight, blood pressure, and other vital signs. Blood tests — You may have some blood taken to check for signs of medical conditions and nutritional deficiencies. Screenings — Depending on your age and gender...
Same for lab tests. The mental state of a physician conducting a physical exam cannot. That doesn't decrease its value. But it does emphasize the importance of training, skill, practice, and experience. Insurance companies, government, bureaucrats of all stripes, and hospital administrators seek...
You may not look forward to your annual doctor’s visit, but the yearly exam can play a crucial part in your ongoing health. Your doctor knows this, and uses that time to check for any symptoms or signs of health problems—and catch them while there’s still time to do something about...
Oftentimes I don’t find anything new and exciting that is not already a part of the patient’s medical record. But a curious thing happened to me the other day that made me reflect on the importance of the physical exam. After a careful review of a complex patient’s history, I discus...
You may not look forward to your annual doctor’s visit, but the yearly exam can play a crucial part in your ongoing health. Your doctor knows this, and uses that time to check for any symptoms or signs of health problems—and catch them while there’s still time to do something about...
But our system is set up to favor fragmentation. It’s so much easier to write a referral to a gynecologist than to do a pelvic exam myself. It’s far quicker to refer to a rheumatologist than to figure out which complex tests to order, and then have to follow up on the results an...