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A Case Report of A Man With Confirmed Scurvy Suggests the Forgotten Disease Could Be Roaring Back https://www.inverse.com/health/case-report-scurvy-pirate-disease-comeback

When taking certain acid reflux medications like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), or after bariatric surgery, nutrient deficiencies from limited diets or medication effects are real concerns. This case published in BJM Journals highlights the importance of staying vigilant about your health—early detection and balanced nutrition are key to preventing issues before they escalate. If you have risk factors, check in with your healthcare provider and prioritize overall vitality!

https://casereports.bmj.com/content/17/8/e261082

Happy Physicians Assistants Week!

With more than 514 million patient interactions per year, PAs increase access to quality care at every step of the healthcare experience, from diagnosis and prescription to ongoing monitoring and treatment. The PA profession is dedicated to providing compassionate care, and it shows! 95% of patients report that their PA’s care made them feel valued.

Join us in celebrating the more than 178,700 PAs who dedicate themselves to delivering quality care to patients and the communities they serve.



https://www.aapa.org/pas-go-beyond/

This year, the theme of World Mental Health Day is Mental Health in the Workplace.

Employed adults spend more time working than any other activity during their waking hours.
Work can provide a livelihood and be a source of meaning, purpose, and joy. However, for too many people, work is stressful, and can detract from our mental health and well-being in ways that result in excessive distress and mental ill health.

As we posted during this week last year, the connection between acid reflux and anxiety or depression is complex and often bidirectional. So if you have one, be sure to watch out for the other and take care of yourself ❤️

World Mental Health Day About 2024 – World Mental Health Day https://wmhdofficial.com/about-2024/

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The pHoenix score improves the distinction between normal and pathological cases and reduces ambiguity, offering an alternative approach to diagnosing GERD that addresses the limitations of using total acid exposure time or the DeMeester Score.

After recognizing that the standard threshold of pH 4 was not sensitive enough to detect reflux in the oropharynx, we introduced a new scoring system for pharyngeal pH testing called the RYAN Score in 2009. Then we further refined our a quantitative scoring system specifically for ENT populations, resulting in the Sataloff Score (2021).

We applaud ongoing efforts to enhance diagnostic scoring systems, ensuring more precise results and better treatment decisions for patients!

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39192040/