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Creative Dissemination: Community-Engaged Mural to Disseminate the PORTRAIT Registry on Peripheral Arterial Disease [Cardiovascular disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Results PAD awareness scores increased with exposure to dissemination events. Conclusions The PORTRAIT dissemination project utilized a community-engaged mural to raise awareness about PAD. Context Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) affects 10-12 million US adults by reducing blood flow to the limbs.

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A Comprehensive Guide to CT-Angiogram of the Heart-Part 1

Rao Doctor

A CT-angiogram of the heart, commonly referred to as cardiac CT angiography, is a sophisticated imaging technique that utilizes computed tomography (CT) technology to visualize the arteries of the heart, called the coronary arteries and assess blood flow within the heart. How is CT-Angiogram done?

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Well-being Investment: Movement & Exercise

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

Lower risks of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. This is referred to as NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) and is important for maintaining baseline metabolism and utilization of calories. Today we go a bit more in depth on movement and exercise. Wear a fitness tracker. You deserve this! You deserve this too!

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Should Recent Weather Events Impact Your Emergency Fund?

The Motivated MD

Though severe weather events like this used to feel like a ‘once in a decade’ tragedy, they are, statistically speaking, becoming more and more common. Should recent weather events impact your emergency fund? Should recent weather events impact your emergency fund? You have all seen it over the past week. It happens.

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Tech upgrade success: 6 rules every practice should follow

Physician's Practice

Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini Blog Article Navigating the health tech landscape requires strategic diligence to avoid hidden costs and ensure seamless integration in medical practices. In short, buying technology is no longer a line item, it’s a strategic risk. Singer, M.D.,

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How to Run DMC? It’s Tricky – FDA’s New Draft Guidance Provides Updated Recommendations on How to Best Use Data Monitoring Committees in Clinical Trials

FDA Law Blog

Along those lines, the new draft guidance does not contain any language regarding DMCs not being appropriate for early phase studies. In such cases, the draft guidance illustrates how employing a DMC may allow a sponsor to proceed with a trial where it might otherwise have been terminated.

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Integration of CEREC inLab and 3D Printing: Maximizing Same-Day Opportunities

CDOCS

<p>CEREC design tools are widely used in many dental practices.</p> </p> <p>As CAD/CAM technology continues to develop, dentists are taking advantage of its integration with 3D printing to maximize efficiency in their practices. It saves dentists time and money while attracting patients and adding valuable services.</p>