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There is a number that circulates through medical education circles often enough that most physicians encounter it early in training: studies consistently show that for every hour a clinician spends in direct patient care, they spend roughly two hours on documentation. Some research puts the ratio higher. In primary care…

Comprehensive eye care encompasses a range of services from routine eye exams and screenings to medical and surgical eye treatments and vision correction, helping patients preserve healthy vision and eyesight throughout their lives. At Intermountain Eye Centers, a team of board-certified and fellowship-trained eye doctors offer complete eye care services…

Understanding the anatomy of the forearm is a rite of passage for every medical student. Memorising the origins, insertions, and nerve supplies of the anterior and posterior compartments – from the superficial flexors to the deep extensors – can feel like a purely academic exercise. However, in clinical practice, particularly…

If you work in aesthetic medicine, you likely already know how quickly the field moves. New products, evolving techniques, and changing patient expectations can make it challenging to keep up with everything. However, you need to know exactly what you are putting into your patients’ bodies and where it came…

Most people who develop pelvic floor weakness notice it late. A cough or a laugh produces a little leakage, or the need to urinate arrives faster and harder than it used to, and only then does the underlying problem come into focus. The trigger differs from one patient to the…

Mental health conditions affect people of every age, background, profession, and socioeconomic group. Many individuals manage their symptoms successfully through outpatient therapy, medication, community support, and regular follow-up with healthcare professionals. In some cases, however, symptoms become too severe to manage safely in an outpatient setting. When that happens, inpatient…

Bloating causing you problems? If you feel full, heavy or sluggish, especially after eating a heavy meal, you should know you are not alone. Abdominal bloating is very common, and can be caused by numerous factors, including poor diet, sluggish digestion or even stress. If this is you, read on…

Vein disease often announces itself through heaviness, ankle swelling, itching, cramps, or restless legs before larger surface veins appear. These signs can reflect valve failure, venous reflux, or pressure building in branch vessels. A useful plan begins with anatomy, symptoms, and daily strain. Careful evaluation helps match treatment to the…