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Disaster preparedness, What we have learned from COVID 19 pandemic [COVID-19]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Despite a joint recommendation in 2003 by the AAMC and CDC that bioterrorism and mass-casualty training be included in the medical school curriculum, few medical schools have incorporated formal disaster training. 32% (n=11) reported patient satisfaction with telemedicine transitions.

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GeneSight® Mental Health Monitor Results

Myriad Genetics

Whitnee Brown, a PMHNP and Doctor of Nursing Practice in Birmingham, Alabama, and her patient Lisa Roberts of Huntsville, shared their stories in support of the survey results, which can be viewed here.  The GeneSight test gives me insights and takes out some of the guesswork associated with prescribing mental health medications.”

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What to know about High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

Depending on your personal medical history and open discussion with your physician, this will guide your treatment plan. The Joint National Committee 2003 defines hypertension as systolic of 140 mmHg and higher or diastolic 90 mmHg and higher. At that time, you may need to start to incorporate blood pressure medications.

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Diabetes mellitus: Women are at higher risk of venous thromboembolism than men

Medical Xpress

A research team from the Complexity Science Hub and MedUni Vienna has analyzed 180,034 patients with diabetes mellitus and found evidence that women are at higher risk of venous thromboembolism than men—particularly during perimenopause.

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Episode 176: Antiracism in Medicine Series – Episode 8 – Towards Justice and Race Conscious Medicine

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Roberts JD For the patient I see tomorrow: Beyond recognizing that race is not a proxy for biology, we can all ask ourselves “What way is structural racism affecting my patient and what can I do about it?” For example, GFR- race correction for Black patients.

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Former FDAer Dr. Ellis F. Unger Joins Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. as Principal Drug Regulatory Expert

FDA Law Blog

From 1997 to 2003, Dr. Unger served as a medical officer, team leader, and subsequently branch chief in FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (“CBER”). Unger led a translational research program on promotion of angiogenesis.