Jun 25, 2021
By Jenny Seger, MD, FOMA, Diplomate ABOM, ABFM When it comes to topics about weight loss and obesity, there is a sea of misinformation. As healthcare professionals, we frequently encounter patients who have incorrect ideas and...
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Stage 1 hypertension is associated with an increased risk for acute coronary syndromes (ACS) in women, according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Investigators examined associations between...
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For young and middle-aged adults, hypertension at baseline, at age 30 years, and at age 40 years is associated with an increased risk for stroke, according to a study published in Hypertension. Researchers examined the...
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Improved Outcomes With NCSI Protocol From July 2016 to December 2020, 73 sites participated in the National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative, or NSCI, a single-arm, prospective trial in which all centers agreed to treat patients...
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A large, new study from the CDC has confirmed that obesity significantly increases the risk for hospitalization and death among those who contract COVID-19. The study serves as a reminder for healthcare providers that obesity...
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Greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse imaging measures of cardiovascular health, including adverse ventricular remodeling, poorer cardiac function, and higher arterial stiffness, according to a study...
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During a recent PW Podcast episode, we spoke with Ateev Mehrotra, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School; and Associate Professor of Medicine and Hospitalist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical...
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During a recent PW Podcast episode, we spoke with Christie Befort, MD, Associate Director of Cancer Prevention and Control at the University of Kansas Cancer Center, and lead author of a study that assessed diff erent models of...
Read MoreApr 2, 2021
Telemedicine isn’t there yet. I’ve been treating patients for nearly a year by remote care, and I’m underwhelmed. And my patients have voted with their feet—most still want to see me in person. I suspect they’re not happy with...
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