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Doctor Ignorance About Nutrition Not Defensible
2019 08 Jul
In a commentary published in JAMA Internal Medicine 01 July 2019, Neal Barnard, M.D., emphasised the importance for physicians today to be more familiar with nutrition knowledge. Dr. Barnard, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine president, explained how some of the main health concerns – diabetes, obesity, heart disease and some cancers... Read more
7th International Conference on PreHT, HT & CMS 2020
2020 03 Apr
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People with untreated white coat hypertension more likely to die from heart disease
2019 12 Jun
White coat hypertension, a condition in which a patient's blood pressure readings are higher when taken at the doctor's office compared to other settings, was originally attributed to the anxiety patients might experience during medical appointments. However, over the years, research has suggested the elevated readings might be a sign of underlying... Read more
Precision health and population health: can they intersect effectively?
2019 22 May
How and where can precision medicine and public health join forces to improve patient care and outcomes and, ultimately, lead to more efficient healthcare. HealthManagement.org spoke to four precision medicine experts for their views. You might also like: Precision Medicine: the future of health Tienush Rassaf Department Head... Read more
6th International Conference on PreHT, HT & CMS 2019
2019 28 Feb
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The valsartan recall saga continues
2019 09 Jan
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been recalling several blood pressure medications that contain valsartan. The drug is commonly prescribed to patients with hypertension. The recent recalls have been due to concerns regarding the presence of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA), a carcinogenic element that could cause cancer in patients who... Read more