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03/05/2023
Physician assistants (PA) work in many healthcare specialties. PAs attend and graduate from accredited physician assistant programs, master’s level and beyond, and pass a national certification examination. They are licensed within their state of practice. Services provided by physician assistants include, but are not limited to: Medical histories Diagnosis and management of chronic and acute conditions Ordering, performing, overseeing and interpreting diagnostic and lab test Prescribing medications and...
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11/20/2020
The fastest, most efficient way to obtain a prescription refill is to contact your pharmacy directly . You can find the pharmacy's phone number and other pertinent information about the prescription on its existing packaging. The pharmacy will notify you if there is a problem with the refill request or if they cannot accommodate the request without an office visit with your physician. Be sure to plan ahead: Please allow 48 hours for prescription refills. Please Note: Pain medications cannot be refilled ...
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03/02/2020
We are committed to providing accessible digital content for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for patients, companions and all individuals. Our policy is to provide digital properties that comply with applicable laws and guidelines regarding accessibility for people with vision, hearing, mobility and other disabilities. What measures do we employ to support accessibility? We set quality standards and constantly strive to comply with applicable laws and guideline...
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09/06/2019
Arthritis pain can prevent you from doing the things you love, and can make even the simplest movements a challenge. Our team works together to find an arthritis treatment plan that meets your unique needs. If you and your doctor decide that surgery is the best course of action, we utilize minimally invasive surgical options whenever possible. We use a range of treatment options to help patients regain mobility and alleviate pain, including: Medications and pain management therapies Physical and occupat...
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09/06/2019
Advances in medical technology have made joint replacement therapy an effective option to treat chronic joint pain from arthritis and other degenerative joint diseases or injury. Keys Medical Group has a multidisciplinary orthopedic care team and offers orthopedic surgery, including: Total joint replacement for knees, hips, elbows, and shoulders Hip resurfacing Minimally invasive options Part of our care includes preparing our patients properly before surgery, as well as helping them recover their mobil...
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09/06/2019
Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, sports-related injuries can slow you down and keep you from participating in the activities you love. Sports injuries require special attention, and our physicians and surgeons are specially trained to treat athletes of all ages. Keys Medical Group’s sports medicine specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of sports-related injuries. Our sports medicine doctors work closely with rehabilitation specialists to help you return to your sport as q...
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08/26/2019
Inflammatory bowel disease encompasses conditions that cause inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Chronic irritation can result in damage to the GI tract. These conditions include Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Crohn’s disease can affect any section of the GI tract between the mouth and anus. It is most commonly found in the small intestine near the beginning of the large intestine. The damage to the GI tract can be patchy and interspersed with healthy tissues. Inflammation can affect mu...
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08/26/2019
The gallbladder, located just under the liver, stores bile, which is pushed into the small intestines through ducts to help aid digestion. Sometimes the bile becomes crystallized and forms gallstones, varying in size from a tiny speck to the dimensions of a golf ball. Gallstones can cause inflammation, nausea and pain, and can lead to an infection of the gallbladder called cholecystitis. The most common symptoms of gallstones include: Abdominal bloating Sudden, increasing pain in the right upper area of...
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08/26/2019
For patients with a low or average risk of colon cancer, a colonoscopy screening is recommended for those aged 50 and older. Colonoscopies are outpatient procedures that allow a doctor to closely examine the inside of the large intestine. During a colonoscopy, a flexible tube with a camera and a light can identify polyps, which the doctor can remove to reduce the risk of colon cancer. Symptoms of colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, can include: Discomfort and cramping Blood in the stool Rectal ...
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08/26/2019
According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder, is estimated to impact one in every one hundred people in the world. The disorder runs in families. Individuals whose parent, child or sibling has celiac disease have a one in ten risk of developing the condition. When an individual who is predisposed to the condition eats gluten (a protein that exists in barley, rye and wheat), his or her body stages an immune response, which damages tiny projections in the small intest...
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