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Prescribing Guidelines for Prescription Contraceptives

This clinical pathway guides provider decision-making when assessing contraceptive readiness, selecting a contraceptive method and managing contraceptive use.

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Birth Control Nexplanon Implant

The Nexplanon® contraceptive implant is a thin, matchstick-sized, flexible rod inserted under the skin of your upper arm by your healthcare provider.

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Diabetes Clinic

Our proactive approach to diabetes management identifies challenges to prevent problems from developing. That includes customized diabetes therapy to fit family needs for Type 1 and Type 2, as well as less common forms of diabetes like monogenic and MODY.

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Turner Syndrome in Pediatrics

Turner Syndrome results from a chromosomal abnormality in children who are assigned female at birth. Children assigned female at birth with a completely missing X chromosome tend to present with the Turner Syndrome phenotype and may be more easily identifiable.

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Celiac Disease in the Pediatric Patient

A high index of suspicion for celiac disease and liberal use of screening tests is needed to avoid delays in diagnosis. This guide includes associated conditions, gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal manifestations, and an algorithm for diagnosis.

Constipation Guidelines for Primary Care Providers

These guidelines explore how to manage functional constipation in a primary care setting and offer important information regarding medication coverage.

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Elevated Liver Enzymes

Transaminases, or “liver enzymes” – alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) – are often checked during routine blood tests or may be tested in response to a patient’s specific signs or symptoms. Elevated transaminases may indicate inflammation of, or damage to the liver.

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Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D is crucial for bone health – it plays a role in calcium absorption, increased bone mineral density, and in preventing rickets, osteomalacia and fractures.

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Thyroid Function and Screening

To determine when it is appropriate to perform testing for thyroid dysfunction in children, please refer to the following tools.