Physician's Weekly
JUNE 24, 2025
Adding genetic testing to clinical familial hypercholesterolemia screening improves risk assessment, prognosis and helps to guide targeted therapy. These individuals have total cholesterol counts exceeding 240 mg/dL, which increases their risk of heart disease. Through testing that screened for 11 genetic markers, 67.9%
East Cary Family Physicians
JANUARY 30, 2024
In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of vision screenings, especially during Glaucoma Awareness Month, and how they play a crucial role in preserving your eyesight. By the time individuals experience vision problems, significant damage may have already occurred.
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Imperial Center Family Medicine
JUNE 9, 2025
High blood pressure, also dubbed hypertension , is a common health issue that can lead to severe problems if left uncontrolled. Many individuals with high blood pressure must take specific drugs to keep it at a healthy level. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications.
Imperial Center Family Medicine
JUNE 9, 2025
High blood pressure, also dubbed hypertension , is a common health issue that can lead to severe problems if left uncontrolled. Many individuals with high blood pressure must take specific drugs to keep it at a healthy level. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications.
Imperial Center Family Medicine
MAY 12, 2025
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. Check with your doctor about safe alcohol consumption given your individual health profile. Let’s take a look at some of these common myths. There is no real “cure” for high blood pressure.
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 19, 2025
Michael Garshick discusses recently published recommendations for cardiovascular risk screening for patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis. On top of that, many of these patients with psoriatic disease also have a higher prevalence of traditional risk factors such as hypertension , diabetes , dyslipidemia , obesity, smoking, etc.
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 are well-equipped to manage chronic diseases, provide routine screenings, and guide preventive strategies. Can an Internist Be a Primary Care Provider?
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