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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀? As #Parkinson's disease progresses, many patients find that oral medications no longer control symptoms adequately. Oral medications have a therapeutic window where they work effectively without causing disruptive side effects. As Parkinson's progresses, this window narrows, making it harder to manage symptoms with oral #therapy alone. Continuous pump therapy offers a solution by providing a consistent delivery of medication, minimizing the fluctuations that can occur with oral medications (Schapira et al., 2009). However, a #treatment change can be daunting for #patients and their families. Patients and their families often have many questions and concerns about switching to pump therapy, such as: "𝘈𝘮 𝘐 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵?" Here, understanding the progression of the disease and the limitations of the current therapy is a main subject. 🔗https://lnkd.in/g_5DtBrE "𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘰?" Learning about how pump therapy works, and its potential benefits is important. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gt579dJu "𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴?" Assessing the practicalities and logistics of managing pump therapy in daily life. 🔗https://lnkd.in/geJrtfT4 "𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦?" Considering the impact on daily routines and family dynamics is necessary. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gyde6pa3 Family members often play a critical role in supporting the patient, already during the decision-making phase but also in the day-to-day management of the therapy. If you are interested in this topic, read more about it on our D-mine Care Blog: https://lnkd.in/dCt__dyx #dminecare #blog

"Symptom or Side Effect?" — A Vital Question for Every Healthcare Professional In geriatric care, telling apart a new symptom from a medication side effect can make all the difference. Consider this recent case: A patient began tamsulosin for urinary symptoms related to BPH. Soon after, they developed persistent back pain—a less common side effect of the drug—which impaired their mobility. In response, they sought pain medication and physical therapy. Rather than providing relief, these added treatments introduced further risks and complexities. Fortunately, a trial discontinuation of tamsulosin relieved the back pain and restored mobility, making pain medications and therapy unnecessary. This case highlights the need to ask "Symptom or Side Effect?" whenever a new issue arises. This simple question can help avoid unnecessary medications, treatments, and potential adverse drug events. Next time you observe a change in patient status, remember to ask: Is it a symptom, or a side effect ? #PatientCare #sideeffect #symptoms #remember #patientsafety #drugsafety

As the incidence of IBD increases globally, particularly among older adults, medical professionals stress the importance of the 5Ms of geriatric care: mind, mobility, medications, multicomplexity and what “matters most.” Treatment should be aimed at disease remission with the safest and most effective therapy.  https://lnkd.in/emsjYUFh

Personalized treatments are transforming how care is delivered in the Schroeder Pain Assessment and Rehabilitation Research Centre (SPARC). “In the current model, the patient bounces from treatment to treatment based on what the family doctor thinks works in general,” says Dr. Dinesh Kumbhare, director of the SPARC pain clinic and the Schroeder Chair in Pain Assessment and Rehabilitation at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. In the SPARC clinic, the interdisciplinary team first develops a personalized treatment plan for pain by grouping people into subcategories based on the cause of their pain and looking at comorbidities simultaneously. This system makes care much more effective and efficient by allowing clinicians to narrow in on the treatment that will work the best right away instead of through trial and error. “Clinicians provide the treatment promptly, which is a better experience for the patient and the healthcare professional as well,” says Dr. Kumbhare. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dXmwqFNt UHN Foundation Milos R. Popovic #pain #healthcare #chronicpain #concussions #backpain

Pain Patient Forum: Treating Pain in Patients with Neurodivergence - 1.25 CE https://buff.ly/3C5tuc0 Develop a process to coordinate care for patients with neurodivergence/autism spectrum disorder with chronic pain.

👉🏻🌿#Cannabinoids are equally liked or preferred relative to traditional medications in this cohort, and they may play an important role in pain management for hand patients. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGEx5iDu

💡 Chronic Pain Medications: Balancing Benefits and Risks with NNH When managing chronic pain, understanding the Number Needed to Harm (NNH) is essential to balancing effective treatment with patient safety. Did you know that for every 3–6 patients taking certain pain medications, one might experience side effects? 📽️ In this video, we explore: ✔️ The practical applications of NNH in clinical decision-making. ✔️ A breakdown of risks and benefits associated with common pain medications. ✔️ Strategies to guide patients in making informed, evidence-based choices. Empowering patients starts with clear communication and informed prescribing. Let’s ensure the right balance between relief and risk in chronic pain management. 📺 Watch the video to dive deeper into this critical topic: https://lnkd.in/es33jBPH #ChronicPainManagement #HealthcareEducation #NNH #PainMedications #InformedPrescribing #ClinicalPractice

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Assessing the Effects of HbA1c Reduction on Alleviating Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain in Prediabetic Non-obese Patients: A Non-Randomized Controlled Trial Link: https://lnkd.in/eAUQ2N4y

🧠💡 Altered mental status (AMS) in patients presents a challenge for professionals due to its complexities. To simplify, here’s a handy mnemonic : AEIOUTIPS. This quick reference helps in recalling various causes of AMS: A - Alcohol intoxication E - Epilepsy or seizure I - Insulin shock or diabetic coma O - Overdose of medications or drugs U - Uremia or renal failure T - Trauma I - Infection P - Psychological S - Stroke or shock This mnemonic is not just a tool for remembering. It’s a framework for assessing patients swiftly and effectively. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, keeping AEIOUTIPS in mind can help in delivering timely and precise care. We are committed to enhancing medical training and emergency response practices. Visit our website at www.raytomgroup.com to explore our trainings and contact us today to join our upcoming courses.  #AlteredMentalStatus #EMS #AEIOUTIPS #MedicalMnemonic #EmergencyMedicine #CriticalCare #PatientCare #MedicalTraining #EmergencyResponse #HealthcareProfessionals