When cancer treatment is over, patients are often faced with mixed emotions. Probably the most common fear is that the cancer will come back (a cancer recurrence). Learn about this "new normal." https://buff.ly/2RVUbqb
Keep an EYE out for #NIH's @NatEyeInstitute’s #LowVisionLeaders campaign starting on 2/17! It will feature inspirational stories from people with low vision. In the meantime, check out these #LowVisionAwarenessMonth resources: https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/resources-for-health-educators/low-vision-resources/low-vision-awareness-month
A husband lost to #ColonCancer at 32, Nikki Moore advocates for screening https://bit.ly/31UlKCZ #GetScreened #TomorrowCantWait @CCAlliance
Feeling fine at 50? Age 50 is the time to start regular colorectal cancer screenings, even if you have no symptoms. Learn about your options this #CancerPrevention Month: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/tests.htm
83 y/o male patient was an ex-smoker w/ medical history of #diabetes mellitus, #hypertension & stage 3 chronic renal impairment presented w/ intermittent, variable threshold exertional angina. What is the best next step in the patient's management? https://bit.ly/39G6NHz #ACCEd
Allies wear blue on Friday, March 6, 2020 for the @CCAlliance's #DressInBlueDay http://ccalliance.org
The health of #women and #children affected by #opioid use disorder is a priority for state #Medicaid programs. Marian P. Jarlenski + coauthors examined 5-Year Outcomes Among Medicaid-Enrolled #Children With In Utero Opioid Exposure.
http://bit.ly/2OsHuAj
Are you looking to get rid of the stupid stuff that monopolizes your days as a physician? Earn CME and hone the skills you need to reduce unnecessary burdens in your practice in this AMA EdHub module. http://spr.ly/60101crxe
CDC estimates, that between Oct. 1 and Feb. 8, there were at least 26 million illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations and 14,000 deaths caused by #flu.
Learn more about the burden of flu: https://bit.ly/2AJe9L4
Studies to assess the epidemiology & clinical characteristics of #COVID19 cases in different settings are critical to furthering our understanding of this #coronavirus & associated disease.
WHO Situation Report 16 February 2020 http://bit.ly/2vyWxlv
Talking #TEDMED 2020! https://www.massdigitalhealth.org/news/why-tedmed-chose-boston #makewayforwonder #MassDigitalHealth
9 months ago, Traci miraculously survived a heart attack while driving to work. She was 23. Now, she's sharing her story to raise awareness for women's heart health during #HeartMonth. http://spr.ly/60191cUwS
Ghana has seen incredible progress in increasing vaccine coverage across its districts.
Thanks to @gavi & partners, more children are receiving the life-saving vaccines they need. #VaccinesWork https://gates.ly/2UL51k9
“There is no evidence to support transmission of #COVID19 associated with imported goods, including food and drugs for humans and pets, and there have been no reported cases of #coronavirus in the U.S. associated with imported goods.” – @SteveFDA
At this time, the FDA continues to review products imported from China and has not determined that additional measures are needed to protect public health. #COVID19
Cold Water Or Rocket Fuel? Lessons From The Camden “Hot-Spotting” Randomized Controlled Trial by Eric C. Schneider + Tanya B. Shah.
http://bit.ly/31KuQSD
Need some blue attire for this year's #DressInBlueDay? Head to the @CCAlliance shop now! https://bit.ly/2RtTgeL
If you're looking to specialize in public health, @jtcarlo advises that you become familiar with all areas of medicine during your #medschool training, as public health practitioners need to know a little about all medical fields. http://spr.ly/60181cUZi
Tracking #gun-related political advertising over time can offer critical insights into how candidates view the salience of #gunpolicy in the context of the #2020election and beyond. http://bit.ly/2RXVYKY
That’s a wrap! Thanks to Drs @AnaBaracCardio and Bonnie Ky for a great #ACCCardioOnc course. Next steps: take lessons learned back to institutions/practices; use #JACCCardioOnc and #ACCCardioOnc Member Section to drive discourse, share research, & build community.
Everyone should get screened for #ColorectalCancer. The only questions are when, using what method, and how often. Visit our website for some quick & easy tools to help you decide when & how your next screening will take place. https://bit.ly/2BgCYxk
What is amyloidosis? @Ron_Witteles closes out #ACCCardioOnc with closer look at clinical presentation, cardiac manifestations, diagnosis/diagnosis challenges, prognosis and new research. More info at #JACCCardioOnc: https://cardiooncology.onlinejacc.org/content/1/1/117
NEW! #Disaster-related exposure assessment & monitoring (DREAM) 4-day training OPEN for registration. State & local public #health workers, learn how to use epidemiologic tools to assess & monitor health effects from hazardous exposures. More: https://bit.ly/37iASfb
Catch @Nightbloo streaming live on #Twitch NOW in support of the #SU2CStreamTeam! Tune in and donate now to help make every cancer patient a long-term survivor: https://www.twitch.tv/nightblue3
#StandUpToCancer #Streamer #Gamer #Gaming #Fundraiser
Renovating Subsidized #Housing: The Impact On Tenants’ Health.
"We studied whether the renovation and transfer to private managers led to improvements in tenants’ health over three years, as measured by #Medicaid claims." http://bit.ly/2RYqpkb
Intermittent Enzalutamide Dosing for mCRPC Probed http://bit.ly/39CZq3E
Today's inspiration comes courtesy of Fisayo Nwachukwu, DO, "Do not be dismayed by the challenges that come along with pursuing a calling in medicine. If you’re doing it for the right reasons, it will be worth it." http://spr.ly/6017154A7
Dr. Chiara Melloni discusses recent #JACCCardioOnc study showing clinical link between #cardiometabolic disorder and #ProstateCancer therapy: https://cardiooncology.onlinejacc.org/content/1/2/307. #ACCCardionOnc
Check out the latest expert analysis on the potential implications related to diagnosing type 2 #cvMI vs. myocardial injury: https://bit.ly/2Sq4530 @CianPMcCarthy
Get a jump start on your week by writing down your physical activity and meal plans! Getting to and maintaining a healthy weight can help you reduce your risk for #cancer. https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/ #SelfCareSunday
There are drugs to treat cancer and drugs approved to treat conditions related to #cancer like anemia, nausea and dry mouth. Learn more: https://buff.ly/2WuYEiZ
Do you subscribe to a meal kit or have your groceries delivered? Make sure food safety is part of the package, too: http://bit.ly/2OORjsy #SundayMotivation
We would like to remind the public that no DEA agent will ever contact members of the public by phone to demand money or any other form of payment. For more information, please visit the site below.
https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubs/pressreleases/extortion_scam.htm
Brush up on these stats about oral health and survivorship from Dr. Shahsahebi speaking about modifiable risk factors in #CardioOnc survivor at #ACCCardioOnc.
Given the right resources, all employees benefit from a supportive and psychologically safe workplace. | Deep Bench: Employer incentive program encourages a mentally healthy workplace: [http://bit.ly/2SNnLwL] via @WSAW
#BloodPressure control, diet, physical fitness, #diabetes management are some of the modifiable #CVD risk factors in survivors of childhood and adult cancers, says Dr. Mohammad Shahsahebi at #ACCCardioOnc.
Thanks to Rachel Barish (#NursePractioner), Christine Cambareri (#PharmD), and Drs @oncocardiology, @DLenihanICOS_MD, Mohammad Shahsahebi, and @Dr_Mike_Fradley for great #ACCCardioOnc discussion on reimbursement, #telehealth and roles/opportunities for #CVTeam in #CardioOnc.
Revisiting #CHIP Buy-In Programs For Children:
"Properly designed, targeted, and marketed, buy-in programs could be a cost-effective way of moving toward #universalcoverage for #children."
http://bit.ly/2uKX6bS
Stay warm in this light blue @CCAlliance hoodie! https://bit.ly/2PUPgVi
Share your thoughts on what is needed to build trust in #medical breakthroughs in order to help people everywhere live longer and healthier. @USPharmacopeia has worked to build trust in medicine for 200 years. #USP200 #TEDMED
As you are developing a #CardioOnc program, research is critical, says Dr. Michael Fradley. Recent #JACCCardioOnc Viewpoint is a good example of what to look for: https://cardiooncology.onlinejacc.org/content/1/2/310. #ACCCardioOnc
Developing Mission, Vision and organizational structure key to successful #CardioOnc program, says Dr. Michael Fradley. Co-localization of #CardioOnc clinic w/in cancer center, community-based physician support, and nurse coordinator are also essential. #ACCCardioOnc
Dr. Michael Fradley offers #CardioOnc Program General Principles: minimize delay; focus on prevention; support cardiotoxic cancer treatments; and COLLABORATE! #ACCCardioOnc
Need to bring #PCPs back into cancer care says Dr. Mohammad Shahsahebi at #ACCCardioOnc. #BloodPressure control of patients on active chemotherapy is one way to do this.
Cardiology is ideally positioned to lead specialty adoption of population health. Need: expanded #CVD and cancer registries, advocacy, guidelines, clinicians/patient education, and community education. #ACCCardioOnc
Dr. Mohammad Shahsahebi, cancer survivor & clinician, says 40% of Americans will be diagnosed w/cancer sometime in their life. Talks about Onco-Primary Care as next frontier in #ValueBasedCare. #ACCCardioOnc
The #ACCCardioOnc community is up early for speed-networking sessions on advocacy, #JACCCardioOnc, amyloidosis, social media, fellowship training and role of CV Team.
As a reminder, products claiming to "cure" cancer are a cruel deception, and these products are rampant: https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm048383.htm @US_FDA
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