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Guiding Your Wellness Journey

Welcome to Concierge Care Compass: Guiding Your Wellness Journey. Authored by the experienced providers at Concierge Medicine of Cincinnati, this blog navigates the complex landscape of personalized healthcare. We offer expert insights and practical advice across a wide spectrum of medical fields, from preventive strategies to chronic disease management. Let our team of CMoC healthcare professionals steer you towards informed decisions and a healthier life. Whether you're maintaining wellness or addressing specific concerns, Concierge Care Compass is your trusted resource for tailored health guidance. Join us as we chart a course to optimal health, leveraging the unique benefits of concierge medicine to provide you with comprehensive, individualized care.

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Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management
GENERAL HEALTH
Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Management
GENERAL HEALTH

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects millions worldwide, causing symptoms like abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. While there's no cure, proper management through diet, medication, and lifestyle changes can significantly improve quality of life.

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GENERAL HEALTH
Breast Density and Cancer Risk: FDA's 2024 Mammogram Rules
WOMEN'S HEALTH Lisa Larkin, MD, FACP, MSCP, IF WOMEN'S HEALTH Lisa Larkin, MD, FACP, MSCP, IF

Breast Density and Cancer Risk: FDA's 2024 Mammogram Rules

New FDA regulations now require women to be informed about their breast density after mammograms. This change, effective September 2024, recognizes that dense breast tissue can mask cancer on mammograms and increase cancer risk. For many women, like a recent 52-year-old patient with "extremely dense breasts," this raises questions about additional screening. While breast density is just one factor, it's crucial in personalized risk assessment. Healthcare providers must now navigate these conversations, balancing individual risk factors with screening recommendations to ensure proactive breast health management.

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