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A total of 368 in-person clinical evaluations of patients with cancer were included. PE was normal or had alterations already seen in previous consultations in 87% of the cases. Among patients with ...

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As a physician, my beliefs about the annual doctor’s visit might be blasphemous. I sometimes wonder whether these encounters are useful. Sympathetically, Dr. Ateev Mehrotra, a professor of health care ...

A routine physical examination ensures that you stay in good health. A physical can also be a preventive step. It allows you to catch up on vaccinations or detect a serious condition, like cancer or ...

Correspondence to Professor Christian Kopkow, Department für Angewandte Gesundheitswissenschaften, Hochschule für Gesundheit (University of Applied Sciences), Gesundheitscampus 6–8, Bochum 44801, ...

What Is an Annual Physical Exam? The physical exam is an essential part of any doctor's visit. Surprisingly, though, there are no absolutes in a routine physical. A good doctor may be thorough or ...

During your physical exam, a doctor will ask you a wide range of questions to assess your overall health. You can also use this time to share any questions or concerns you have about your health and ...

A yearly check-in with a doctor seems undeniably prudent. He or she can listen to your heart, check your blood pressure and help you nip any looming health issues in the bud. But while annual well ...

During a physical exam, doctors may ask questions about a person’s overall health, diet, stress levels, and more. People can also ask their own questions, such as whether they are taking medications ...