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I just had an epiphany for how I can better understand and keep track of my parent's medical concerns and action items. Do any of you have suggestions for AI apps that can transcribe and summarize in-person conversations? Here is the situation ... My parents are in their early 80s and ...
Not parenting related (other than raising kids wore me out LOL). I'm 55 and my knee has been bad for many years. Used to run marathons and at one point in my 30's had an MRI which revealed no cartilage and that was 20 years ago. I was able to manage with PT and giving up endurance running for a...
Next Thursday I will be handing out free coffee and pastries with Dr. Melissa Feiger, Founder and Lead Educator at Wander Through Wonder Academy to NPN members who stop by Wander Through Wonder Academy at 916 W Diversey Parkway. Take it to go or stay and chat. Children are welcome. We'd love to see ...
Hi - my 18 year old is graduating from the pediatrician and needs a new primary care doc. We are looking for an internist who is versed in patients with chronic health problems such as ulcerative colitis. We are good with specialists, just need a PCP who can help look at whole pic when things come ...
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