Your June Issue: Home safety, essential tremor, allergy testing, autoimmune testing

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Is It Parkinson’s Disease or Could It Be Essential Tremor?

Essential tremor is often mistaken for Parkinson’s, but it is eight times more common and affects more than 10 million people in the U.S. A proper diagnosis is the first step toward treatment.

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Allergy Trigger? Simplify KNOWING for Patients With Asthma

Allergies, respiratory infections, and asthma often present with similar symptoms, making them difficult to differentiate. Being able to rule in or rule out allergies as the cause of your patients’ symptoms can help inform better treatment decisions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recommends allergy testing for patients with asthma to help close gaps in care.

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Autoimmune Testing for Primary Care Referrals Webinar Recap

Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the immune system attacks the joints and certain systems. They are often difficult to diagnose, as their symptoms can be vague, vary from patient to patient, and often overlap. In May, Quest Diagnostics hosted a live educational webinar that discussed autoimmune testing essentials in primary care to help you evaluate patients’ symptoms, reach a confident diagnosis, and, when appropriate, make a suitable rheumatology referral.