Vascular Physician

APRIL 22, 2024

Prevention begins with understanding the relationship between these two conditions. Understanding High Blood Pressure High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common medical condition in which blood pressure flows through the arteries with a force that is consistently higher than normal. And when it occurs, the results can be fatal.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 5, 2025

Being aware of this intricate relationship is the first step to learning to control your emotions to improve heart health. Over time, this can cause persistent hypertension and extra strain on your cardiac system. The mind-body connection has surprising implications for blood pressure management.

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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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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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Today's Hospitalist

JUNE 7, 2025

“You want someone who can monitor patients’ side effects and have a longitudinal relationship with them.” .” Lily Ackermann, MD, ScM Thomas Jefferson University “I think it’s best to refer prescribing out to a weight-loss specialist or endocrinologist,” said Dr. Ackermann.

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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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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

Panelists Katie Fitzgerald Jones and Jessica Merlin have no relationships to disclose. 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. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024. Jessie: Thank you.

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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 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

Widera and Smith have no relationships to disclose. Guest Eduardo Bruera has no relationships to disclose. 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. Eduardo 00:57 Thanks.

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Edge Family Medicine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Baseline for Chronic Disease Monitoring If you’re managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, physical exams allow us to monitor key health indicators and make necessary adjustments to your treatment plan. At Edge Family Medicine , we prioritize early detection to provide timely care and prevent complications.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Mariah discussed her JAGS paper on applying a trauma-informed approach to home visits. Kate and Ashwin talked about their research on the prevalence of lifetime trauma and its association with physical and psychosocial health among adults at the end of life. Mariah, welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. Mariah 00:29 Glad to be here. Here we go.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

This graph illustrates that the benefit of long-term GP-patient relationships is even dose-dependent (longer GP-patient-relationship = lower risk of dying prematurely): Why do long-term GP-patient relationships improve health and reduce costs? Is that appropriate, or should it be the opposite? Here are the key results.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Alex: We’re delighted to welcome back Jason Karlawish, who’s a Geriatrician and Professor of Medicine at Penn and Director of the Penn Memory Center. He’s been on several podcasts about this issue. Jason, welcome back to GeriPal. Jason: It’s great to be back, Alex and Eric. Eric: Wonderful. laughter] Heather: Good point.

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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 21, 2024

Topics on the AAFP agenda included: Improving Access to Primary Care for High Deductible Health Plans Enrollees - high deductible plans discourage patients from accessing primary to deal with problems such as diabetes and hypertension and delay care, leading to worsening health outcomes. Read more in the AAFP’s statement.

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