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What you should know about cancer screenings in primary care
Cancer is a leading cause of death and morbidity in the United States, and recent figures show that 1 in 2 males and 1 in 3 females will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. In essentially all cases of cancer, early detection profoundly impacts the outcome....
Who gets to decide what labs are drawn?
Let’s talk a little bit about lab work. It is the most commonly performed diagnostic procedure for obvious reasons… it is relatively quick and easy to perform, and lab work can give a lot of important information about someone’s health. We do lab work at annual...
Influenza and COVID-19: Where did the flu season go?
It's hard to believe it has been about a year since the pandemic really took hold in the US. We might not be out of the woods yet, but I do believe we are starting to see the beginning of a return to normal life now that vaccine rollout is picking up and warmer months...
What is an annual physical exam?
Most people are aware that they should see their doctor for an annual physical exam, but few people know what this visit should actually entail. This visit is sometimes called a “wellness visit” because it should happen once a year when you are “well” and not needing...