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Franco Cuevas, MD

Franco Cuevas is a physician who graduated from the National University of Córdoba, Argentina. He practices general medicine in the Emergency Department at Sanatorio de la Cañada, Córdoba. His focus is on writing medical content to improve physicians' access to relevant medical information for daily practice. He has participated in some research projects and has a special joy in teaching and writing about medical concepts.

Esophageal Cancer
Written by: Franco Cuevas, MD
Medically Reviewed by : Isaac Pugach, MD

Esophageal Cancer Definition

What Is Esophageal Cancer? The esophagus is a tube-like structure located in the neck and the chest that carries food from the mouth to the…

Physician Career Path
Written by: Franco Cuevas, MD

Beyond Clinical Practice: Physician Career Paths

Introduction to Physician Career Path People on a medical career or thinking of starting one may wonder what being a physician looks like. We know…

Physician Well-being
Written by: Franco Cuevas, MD

Physician Well-being: Caring Those Who Care

Physician Well-being – Overview Physician well-being is a crucial issue in today’s healthcare system. Healthcare providers, including nurses, physician assistants, surgeons, and physical therapists, among…

What is the MELD Score
Written by: Franco Cuevas, MD

What is the MELD Score?

What is the MELD Score? Summary The MELD Score is a calculation used to assess the risk or mortality in patients on the wait list…

Coolsculpting Side Effects
Written by: Franco Cuevas, MD

Coolsculpting Side Effects

Coolsculpting Side Effects – Introduction Cryolipolysis, also named coolsculpting, is a non-surgical procedure involving the application of local cold temperatures to the skin and subcutaneous…

Microdosing Mushrooms Clinical Trials
Written by: Franco Cuevas, MD

Microdosing Mushrooms Clinical Trials

What is Microdosing Mushroom? Mushroom microdosing is a practice in which an individual takes doses of psilocybin mushrooms for which perceptual effects are not apparent….

Do Blood Thinners Decrease Blood Pressure
Written by: Franco Cuevas, MD

Do Blood Thinners Decrease Blood Pressure?

Do Blood Thinners Decrease Blood Pressure? – Introduction Blood thinners are a group of drugs that are used to decrease the risk of thrombosis (blood…

Do Blood Thinners Affect Oxygen Levels
Written by: Franco Cuevas, MD

Do Blood Thinners Affect Oxygen Levels?

Do Blood Thinners Affect Oxygen Levels? – Introduction We use the term blood thinner to denominate a group of drugs that affect the coagulation cascade…

List of Neurological Symptoms
Written by: Franco Cuevas, MD
Reviewed By : Ari Magill, MD

List of Neurological Symptoms

List of Neurological Symptoms Summary This article presents a list of neurological symptoms, according to the classification of neurological symptoms by function of the Nervous…

Tooth Regeneration Clinical Trials 2021
Written by: Franco Cuevas, MD

Dental Regeneration Clinical Trials in 2023

Dental regeneration is quite a novel approach to repairing teeth from several dental conditions. Since 2000, dental stem cells have been identified and used for…

How to Become a Physician
Written by: Franco Cuevas, MD

5 Steps to Become a Physician

Introduction to How to Become a Physician? The path to becoming a doctor is a long one, not to say a lifetime one. Medicine is…