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For early detection and diagnosis, people taking antipsychotic medication should talk to a healthcare provider about routine screenings for drug-induced movement disorders, like tardive dyskinesia (TD). Access a doctor discussion guide at bit.ly/48pzRSr. #Screen4TD #TDAwareness

For early detection and diagnosis, people taking antipsychotic medication should talk to a healthcare provider about routine screenings for drug-induced movement disorders, such as tardive dyskinesia (TD). Access a doctor discussion guide at bit.ly/48pzRSr. #Screen4TD 

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is associated with prolonged use of antipsychotic medication. Routine screenings for drug-induced movement disorders like TD can help support proactive recognition and treatment. For more on TD, visit TalkAboutTD.com #TDAwarenessWeek #Screen4TD

When seeking a diagnosis or treatment, it's important to advocate for yourself by clearly communicating the severity of your #headache or #migraine pain. Learn about the three headache tests that can help you be prepared for a visit with your doctor: https://bit.ly/47Duorq #headachedisorder #HealthAdvocacy

Three tools that can be so helpful in receiving the appropriate care needed for your headaches. Of these mentioned, ID migraine is just 3 simple questions that can help identify if migraine is at least one of the types of headaches that you are experiencing.

To be frank – there’s just so much more healthcare professionals can do to treat and, at the very least, understand hypermobility disorders. I invite you to join me in an online course examining Symptomatic Joint Hypermobility (SJH), including its musculoskeletal effects and comorbidities. Equipped with the right tools, I believe there’s so much more we can all be doing for our patients. bit.ly/EDSLearn #HealthcareProfessionals #Comorbidities #OnlineCourse #PatientCare #JointHealth

Attention healthcare professionals! Improve your understanding of Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) with this helpful poster on differential diagnosis. Enhance your ability to differentiate TD from other movement disorders. #TardiveDyskinesia #TDWeek #HealthcareEducation

Work Comp Concussions and the Iatrogenic Trap | Symptoms and Iatrogenics Reported symptoms + you've had a head injury? Medically, providers feel compelled to do something about it. Without a true understanding of objectivity being the anchor for making clinical decisions, espeically concussions, it's go mode for some type of treatment. This is where iatrogenics comes in. Because I don't think there's objectivity in diagnosis ➡️ I rely on the subjectivity of self reported symptoms ➡️ I'm going to prescribe something so that you feel better ➡️ If you feel better, I feel better about my medical decisions A prime example? Rest. Research shows it makes things worse, but it's still one of the most often prescribed treatments for concussions. Providers "feel" better about helping the patient, unknowingly making things worse. #workerscomp #concussion #casemanagers #claimsadjusters

Scoliosis can cause your spine to curve sideways, sometimes leading to pain and other problems. It's often diagnosed in children, but can also affect adults. Early detection and treatment are essential for managing scoliosis. If you're concerned about your posture or experiencing back pain, don't hesitate to consult a healthcare professional. #sarvodayahealthcare #bestmultispecialityhospital #scoliosissimplified #scoliosisawareness