Advanced Institute for Diabetes & Endocrinology
In the heart of Dallas, Texas, the Advanced Institute for Diabetes & Endocrinology is revolutionizing cardiometabolic care by offering a comprehensive range of services all under one roof. Founded by Dr. Lindsey VanDyke, the Institute aims to provide an integrative approach to diabetes management, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care without the hassle […]
1. Introduction Thyroid nodules are incredibly common, with up to 50% of Americans developing at least one by the age of 60. While most thyroid nodules are benign, some may cause discomfort, affect surrounding structures, or simply become a cosmetic concern. At Aidendo, we specialize in advanced treatments for thyroid conditions, including Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA),
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1. Introduction Thyroid nodules are quite common, affecting up to 50% of adults by the age of 60. While most nodules are benign, they can still have significant impacts on your health, including weight. This article explores the connection between thyroid nodules, thyroid function, and weight gain, helping you understand how these nodules may influence
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Are thyroid nodules common? What you need to know 1. Introduction Thyroid nodules are more common than you might think! In fact, if you were to walk down the street and perform unsolicited neck ultrasounds on 1,000 people, you would likely find nodules in 500 to 600 of them. Understanding thyroid health is crucial because
Discover the Secrets of the Ominous Octet Diabetes is like a puzzle with many pieces, and to solve it effectively, we need to understand all the parts that contribute to the disease. One useful way to look at diabetes is through the lens of the “Ominous Octet”—a term that describes the eight key processes in
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Fort Worth Top Doctors of 2024: Recognizing Excellence It’s an honor to have been recognized by our colleagues in the metroplex as a 2024 Top Doc by Fort Worth Magazine! Being included in this kind of list is not something we think about–the days are filled with living out our motto #endoislife for our patients
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There are few things in life that patients are more dedicated to than obeying their insurer’s “mandates.” In my subspecialty, we frequently use medications that are not common, require a very specific approval process or are just not covered at all. So we have to have a strong game in place to combat these things.
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Understanding Rising Insurance Costs and Their Impact Insurance in the United States is a for-profit industry, make no mistake. And they’re quite good at it. As we have previously mentioned, they continue to turn record profits, quarter over quarter, year over year. How do they do that? They simultaneously continually increase monthly premiums, increase deductibles
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Understanding Insurance Codes and Their Importance The administrative side of navigating health insurance in America is daunting at best. One crucial aspect that often mystifies patients is the process of coding and billing for medical visits–CPT, ICD, E/M, oh, my! You may have been surprised to see a bill for a lab test and when
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Modern American medicine is a dizzying morass of policies, procedures, vague terminology, marketing ploys, surprise traps and a resulting general dissatisfaction in medical care among patients. This despite the fact that we spend about double, per capita, than our other first-world allies. We are going to recap insurance-based care before exploring the world of Direct
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