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Common Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Health

Imperial Center Family Medicine

You Can Tell You Have High Blood Pressure From How You Feel The reality is that high blood pressure (hypertension) is largely a “silent” condition. The best way to know if your levels fall into the unhealthy range is to get your healthcare provider to check your blood pressure regularly. There is no real “cure” for high blood pressure.

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On Racism & Ageism: Ramona Rhodes, Sharon Brangman, Tim Farrell, and Nancy Lundebjerg

GeriPal

Those that were at greater risk of having complications from COVID or even dying from it, in the early stages at least, were those who were older and those who were of certain racial or ethnic minority groups. Eric: And it’s even more complicated, right? So it’s no surprise, to me, that the outcomes will be different.

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How to choose between Pediatrics and Internal Medicine for post-graduation?

Tiny Physician

The pediatricians provide their services to young population (less than 13 years as a general rule) and the IM takes care of the rest. In adults, vascular events like myocardial infarction and stroke, hypertensive emergencies, alcohol abuse and related complications, exacerbation of COPD and Asthma etc.

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Cachexia and Anorexia in Serious Illness: A Podcast with Eduardo Bruera

GeriPal

I feel like I recognize it when I see it, but I struggle to give a clear definition or provide effective ways to address it. Eduardo 25:39 I think that’s wonderful, Alex, because all our social and even religious events have metaphors of food. Summary Transcript Summary I always find cachexia in serious illness puzzling.

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