The Health Policy Exchange

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Smartphone apps now include a variety of self-management tools for weight loss, physical activity, and chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Food and Drug Administration recently moved to regulate health apps that act as medical devices (e.g.,

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A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 11, 2025

Or it may look like these examples: 60 year old male with hypertension, COPD and anticoagulated atrial fibrillation returns for followup. 72 year old female with diabetes and heavy atherosclerotic burden presents with two weeks of increased dyspnea and weight gain as well as increased thirst and episodes of blurry vision.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Among adults with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes, however, there is limited research regarding acute insulin dosing changes following dietary adoption of plant-based diets, which makes it difficult to provide anticipatory guidance and may lead to hypoglycemia if insulin reductions are not properly anticipated.

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Canadian Family Physician

APRIL 14, 2025

Conclusion There is a need for evaluation of the SLD epidemic and its systemic nature, along with associated independent risk factors of cardiovascular disease as well as metabolic conditions such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. Management of SLD can be guided using a simple algorithm.

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Other factors that could make you more likely to be affected by RAS include: High blood pressure High cholesterol Diabetes Smoking Unhealthy diet Men over the age of 45 and women over the age of 55 Obesity What Are the Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Complications? Renal Artery Stenosis: Is It Common & Life Threatening?

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Louisville Lectures

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

With the expectance of an increase in cardiovascular disease and stroke mortality in the US in the upcoming decades, particularly in minority groups, Dr. Williams encourages the implementation of education around plant-based diets which are associated with lower rates of of systemic hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, and diabetes.

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 29, 2025

When seeds germinate, they produce more antioxidants, which can help combat chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer. Incorporating sprouts into meals can enhance nutritional value without significantly increasing calorie consumption. Fiber aids in regular bowel movements and can help prevent constipation.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Chronic exposure has been associated with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, skin cancer, renal, bladder and lung cancers, polyneuropathy, and QT prolongation. In the United States testing is routinely done for communal water, though responsibility for testing and treatment of private wells falls on homeowners.

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 10, 2025

Reducing disparities in hypertension control between white and Black patients by 33% and in diabetes control between white and Latino patients by 25% at TPMG. Improving access in adult and family medicine at TPMG by reducing appointment booking times by more than 33%. Advancing the highest quality specialty care.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

JUNE 12, 2022

His past medical history is significant for hypertension and diabetes mellitus. A problem representation (PR, or Summary Statement) is an evolving, concise summary that highlights the defining features of a case , helping clinicians generate a focused differential diagnosis and identify the next steps in diagnosis and treatment.

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Vascular Physician

APRIL 22, 2024

How to Prevent a Potentially Fatal Aortic Dissection High blood pressure is a well-known medical condition that many people understand is a risk factor for heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes. Unfortunately, high blood pressure is also a risk for lesser known but no less serious conditions. And when it occurs, the results can be fatal.

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Maintaining a healthy circulatory system is a critical part of living a long, healthy life. After all, your blood vessels and heart have a direct effect on how the other systems in your body function. Because of this, it is important to address vascular complications as soon as they arise, including Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

Many health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers, can develop with little to no noticeable symptoms in their initial stages. In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to put our health on the backburner. Take the first step today and prioritize regular health check-ups.

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Vascular Physician

APRIL 25, 2022

Hypertension and smoking are two major risk factors that may damage the most inner part of the arteries called the intima, leading to local inflammation and fibrosis that increase the resistance of the vessels and therefore restrict blood flow. Symptoms may be exacerbated by obesity, inactivity, metabolic diseases, pregnancy, and aging.

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Blood, Sweat, and Tears

JULY 24, 2023

The patient was a 78 year old sweet lady, who reminded me of my own grandma who had diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis, previous myocardial infarction, a repaired hernia, cataracts, diabetic nephropathy, peripheral neuropathy, and now bloody and mucoid vaginal discharge. Calls are like public toilets. She composed herself.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Let’s practice with a case: You are called to admit a 72 year-old woman with hypertension, diabetes, and knee replacement seven days prior who presents with acute, pleuritic chest pain and dyspnea. As you walk down to the ER, you’re already creating a list of possible diagnoses in your mind.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JANUARY 30, 2024

Medical conditions: Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease can increase the risk of glaucoma. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often caused by elevated intraocular pressure. By the time individuals experience vision problems, significant damage may have already occurred.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MAY 14, 2020

No prior history of atrial fibrillation – just hypertension and diabetes. While on the cardiology service, we admitted a 60-year-old man with new atrial fibrillation and rapid ventricular rate. It started off like any other cardiology admission that we’d had during that month.

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GeriPal

MAY 11, 2023

Kristine, do you have a song request for Alex? Kristine: Well, I did have a song, but I was negligent at giving it to him. So, he tried to read my mind… Eric: What was your song? Kristine: I was going to do David Bowie Changes for a variety of reasons, but it was sort of somewhat around the topic. Alex: (singing) Eric: That was wonderful.

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

Internists manage a wide range of conditions, including chronic illnesses like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as acute issues such as infections or injuries. They’re especially skilled at managing patients who have multiple issues simultaneously—like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It’s where you turn for regular check-ups, advice on staying healthy, and help with managing any chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension. Whether you’re dealing with diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or another long-term condition, your primary care doctor will help you create a plan to manage it effectively.

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Today's Hospitalist

JUNE 7, 2025

THE BLOCKBUSTER GLP-1 receptor agonists are a transformative class of medications increasingly tied to better outcomes across a variety of conditions and organ systems, not just in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. That’s according to two internists who work closely with hospitalized patients who take GLP-1s.

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When to Choose Telemedicine Routine follow-ups for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. Edge Family Medicine , serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga , offers both telemedicine and in-person visits , ensuring you get the right care when you need it. But how do you decide which option is best for you?

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

This continuity of care is especially important for managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease—conditions that respond best to consistent monitoring and adjustment of treatment plans. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Significantly more subjects had a waist circumference >40 inches, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia in the BF% >= 28% group than the BMI >=25 group, but there was no difference in diabetes, calorie intake, or nutrient intake. Other body composition measures may have more utility in practice.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

“The greatest increase in risk was observed in hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy cases without any use of estrogen, wherein elevated rates of CVD were noted in all age ranges except those who were older than age 60 years at time of surgery,” researchers wrote in Obstetrics & Gynecology. “It

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

had hypertension, and 12.1% had diabetes. The researchers extracted 24-hour dietary recalls to calculate DII scores and administered standardized questionnaires to identify CHD. The cohort’s mean age was 49.8±18.1 years; 47.4 % were male, 45.6% had a history of smoking, 34.9%

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Vida Family Medicine

APRIL 27, 2023

Unsurprisingly, the states with the worst sleep habits mirror the states with the highest rates of diabetes and heart disease. Sleep deprivation can come from a variety of causes. Some are related to poor sleep habits, others are the result of medical conditions that require intervention. It is available for all to use for free.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 17, 2024

We’ve also invited two amazing cardiologists, Parag Goyal and Nicole Superville, to join us about GDMT in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and in Heart Failure with preserved EF (HFpEF). He’s in Boston. He’s a medical director of H ebrew S enior L ife outpatient clinic at Newbridge. Parag 01:06 Thank you.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary The CDC’s Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain excludes those undergoing cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care. After discussing screening options for substance use disorder, we go on to talk about both the treatments for it and the issues that arise. Jessie, welcome back to GeriPal.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 16, 2025

We’re going to be talking about the American Geriatric Society position statement on making medical treatment decisions. Alex 02:21 For Eric 02:21 For unrepresented older adults. But before we go into that topic, Tim, I think you have a song request. Tim 02:29 Yeah, it’s such an honor to make a song request. Can you guys do that one?

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

From managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive care and health screenings, the clinic is known for providing patient-centered care. Adult care: Health screenings, routine check-ups, and care for chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Here’s why everyone is talking about it!

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FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As reported in a recent publication (citations omitted): An estimated 129 million people in the US have at least 1 major chronic disease (eg, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, hypertension) as defined by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

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GeriPal

JUNE 16, 2022

There are a lot of old myths out there about managing urinary tract symptoms and UTI’s in older adults. For example, we once thought that the lower urinary tract was sterile, but we now know it has its own microbiome, which may even provide protection against infections. But before we get into this topic, does someone have a song request?

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GeriPal

JANUARY 26, 2023

Eric: So we’re going to be talking about the intersection between structural racism and ageism, but before we go into that topic, Ramona, I think you have a song request for Alex. Ramona: I do. It’s called A Change Is Gonna Come by Sam Cooke. Eric: And can you describe why you picked that song? Alex: Thank you. I love this song.

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GeriPal

JUNE 13, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary I always find cachexia in serious illness puzzling. 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. MOC points per podcast in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Eduardo 00:57 Thanks.

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Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Early Detection of Health Issues Regular physical exams help detect potential health issues like high blood pressure or diabetes before they become serious. At Edge Family Medicine , we prioritize early detection to provide timely care and prevent complications.

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