The American College of Physicians Colorado Chapter Governor–Elect, Andy F. Fine, MD, FACP is the primary care physician at Colorado Primary Health Care. Here, he not only serves as the official representative of the College for the Colorado Chapter, providing a link between members at the local level and leadership at the national level, but…
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If you have an abrupt injury in your shoulder, or pain that is acute for a day or two, you don’t need go to an orthopedist or even necessarily need x–rays, and certainly don’t need to go to the emergency room. ER visits should only come into play in life–threatening situations. In the case of abrupt shoulder injury…
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Everyone should get a flu shot every single year, as the strains of the flu vary each season. The flu shot is the most cost–effective thing the general public can do to prevent all upper respiratory illnesses, including the flu, sinus infections, bronchitis, or pneumonia. Flu shots decrease the severity and duration cold and flu symptoms. This year,…
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Gout is an inflammatory condition that can be genetic, but may also be perpetuated through certain foods—specifically with high–protein such as red meat—and alcohol. Most commonly, symptoms of Gout are exhibited in the form of joint pain, often found in the big toe or foot, as well as the elbow without the occurrence of a traumatic injury. If…
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