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- Tickborne diseases other than Lyme in the United States
Consider them in patients with known or potential tick exposure and fever or vague constitutional symptoms.
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It is common, underreported, and undertreated. Primary care physicians can offer conservative management.
- Diabetes control during Ramadan fasting
For diabetic patients, fasting during Ramadan can cause wide fluctuations in blood sugar levels.
- Concussion: Evaluation and management
Initial therapy involves several days of cognitive and physical rest, then a gradual return to activities.
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This technology may reduce recall rates and increase cancer detection rates, but outcome studies are needed.
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