A new #JACC study finds elevated BP & cholesterol levels in young adulthood may lead to an increased risk of heart disease later in life, regardless of later in life exposure to these risk factors. Read more: https://t.co/ewCfSiUARg #cvPrev
After a New York state #sepsis initiative overall mortality declined but improvements in care lagged for minority patients #disparities @BrownMedicine @HealthyBrown https://t.co/PVxC6UZhNL
#DYK about 10 people die from unintentional drowning every day. Learn practical skills, like how to swim & CPR, to #PrepYourHealth for summer. Formal swimming lessons reduces the risk of drowning among children aged 1 to 4. Learn more: https://t.co/GkMZvhfTo0 #MondayMotivation
Increased institutional experience with TMVr with #MitraClip is associated with improved procedural success, shorter procedure times & fewer complications, according #JACCINT study. Read more: https://t.co/oaiBCdWrTb #NCDR
What is the CVS-Aetna merger, why is it a big deal, and what does it mean for patients and physicians? Find out in a special Facebook Live broadcast this Friday featuring Kai Sternstein, JD, Vice President of the AMA State Advocacy Resource Center. https://t.co/sSesuao571
#DEA exhibits education and prevention-related resources https://t.co/qIyDWU8ZKX to over 2,000 attendees at the #CADCAMidYear Training Institute in #Dallas. Great job @DEADallasDiv!
Progress in Action: When Theory Becomes Personal: [https://t.co/N2fFmQ1eif] via @flawlessgrats
By building teams of human, animal, and environmental health professionals, #TEDMED Hive Innovator @JonnaMazet and the team at @OneHealthUCD are identifying risks for cross species disease transmission and defending against outbreaks before they strike. https://t.co/aOMuc7Cjdf
#Dialysis facilities in low-income areas & with high proportions of patients who are black or dual eligible performed worse & were penalized more under ESRD Quality Incentive Program @kejoynt @WUSTLmed https://t.co/NohQUzKZ1f
ICYMI: Are regional body fat deposits (trunk or leg fat) associated with altered risk of #CVD among postmenopausal women with normal BMI?
Find out in this journal scan: https://t.co/CJVUFS7fgr #cvPrev
Excited to announce that @MentalHealthAm's official podcast, In The Open is officially live! In The Open aims to answer some of your toughest questions and concerns about your #mentalhealth. Check out the podcast here: [https://t.co/0BiUIklJvh]
From July 29 – 31, @theNCI will host a scientific planning symposium to bring together stakeholders and leaders from the pediatric cancer community who have, know, and use data to define ways to make sharing data on pediatric cancers seamless and accessible. #data4ChildhoodCancer
Over 350 unaccompanied alien children have arrived safely at @ACFHHS's shelter in Carrizo Springs, TX. They receive health care, mental health services, education and recreation. So far, 150 have been unified with a parent or other sponsor. https://t.co/JyJdacGBz4
Feeling sluggish at work? Try following tips from #CanadasFoodGuide like eating a variety of vegetables and fruits. Not only will you feel energized but making healthy food choices also helps reduce your cancer risk. Here's a list of ideas to help keep you fueled at work!
Dr. Ying Zhang is featured in a new @IRPatNIH blog post. The blog post is titled “Scientific Detour Advances Understanding of Fatty Liver Disease" and may be found at https://t.co/sywz2i8qKB
The U.S. is experiencing the first measles epidemic in 20 years. However, there is hope to be had, as the number of measles cases has started to fall over the last few weeks.
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Each year, CDC prepares as many as 50 #flu viruses for possible use in vaccines. Find out how vaccine viruses are chosen: https://t.co/rRmhpk0m4d
Today, Acting @FDACommissioner Ned Sharpless, M.D., issued a statement on the agency’s actions to tackle epidemic of youth vaping and court ruling on application submission deadlines for certain tobacco products, including e-cigarettes: https://t.co/Ud4KSaszX9
For patients with cancer that has spread to their bones, a single dose of radiation therapy may treat bone pain as effectively as a series of lower doses of radiation delivered over multiple days https://t.co/slsx1sagOO
Submit your ideas by TODAY! TEDMED Partner @AstellasUS is looking for great ideas beyond medicine to improve cancer care, and we know that the #TEDMED Community has a lot to share. Deadline is today to apply to the #C3Prize: https://t.co/OVGHSQlKVQ
The document aims to provide a standardized set of data elements and definitions specific to coronary revascularization. Comments are due by July 24. Access the document and public comment response form here: https://t.co/m6dzb0zxrS
Study: 40% of Doctors Refuse New Chronic Pain Patients Using Opioids https://t.co/HC8byX9Une
Stay sun safe. Wear a broad spectrum sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays, and choose an SPF of 15 or higher. You need at least one ounce of sunscreen lotion (the size of a golf ball) to cover your body. https://t.co/lMT99nJ647
On today's #podcast, listen to our conversation with @jonathonbcohen, an Assistant Professor at @EmoryMedicine, as he shares the potential side effects of CAR T-cell therapy: https://t.co/1cfdgJBOK7
Since you're shopping online at work right now anyway... give back while you do so! Use #AmazonSmile to donate to the #ColorectalCancerAlliance. Designate us as your charity of choice, and start your shopping experience now! https://t.co/bPzBLzUqMw
#Dialysis facilities in low-income areas & with high proportions of patients who are black or dual eligible performed worse & were penalized more under ESRD Quality Incentive Program @kejoynt @WUSTLmed https://t.co/NohQUA2ApP
Cleaning up from #Barry? Never mix bleach with ammonia or other cleaners. Learn to use bleach safely: https://t.co/XSsNFhce7t #MondayMotivation #MondayThoughts
News: Extinct human species likely breast fed for up to a year after birth https://t.co/dD1fM5toxs
Some women with endometrial cancer may be able to receive less intensive treatment—chemotherapy and no radiation—without increasing the risk of the disease recurring within 5 years: https://t.co/hBdIDfoESq
Clinicians: Prompt recognition of symptoms, specimen collection, and reporting are critical to respond and better understand #AFM, including its risk factors, outcomes, treatments, and prevention. Learn more in latest #VitalSigns report. https://t.co/Zbhw240X4U
At the #ACCIntlConf in Colombia, Drs. @md_viviana, Maria Juliana Rodriguez and Adriana Torres will answer 5 #HeartFailure questions that you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask. Register to be a part of this discussion! https://t.co/xQmKJFsThF
Nearly all cases of #cervical #cancer are caused by #HPV. Through vaccination of preteens and screening of women, we have the tools to eliminate #cervicalcancer. Get all the facts at https://t.co/EzQ6LrzBtu #HPVCancerFree
Sweet victory for water. Sugary beverages, even if they are 100% fruit juices, are associated with higher mortality risks. Stick to #H20.
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After a New York state #sepsis initiative overall mortality declined but improvements in care lagged for minority patients #disparities @BrownMedicine @HealthyBrown https://t.co/PVxC6VgSFj
Excited our our Buffal Undy this weekend! Who is joining us? #BuffaloUndy
The annual @CCAlliance #Buffalo Undy Run/Walk is coming up on Saturday, July 20th and they are looking for more participants! It raises money and awareness for colon cancer (something that hits close to home for me). Sign up ➡️ https://t.co/5CuUJUYjdz
Thank you, Team Taiho for your support! It was so fun to undy with you! See you next year! #UndyRunWalk
Check out our colleagues who participated in the @CCAlliance Jersey Shore #UndyRunWalk this weekend to support people living with #colorectalcancer. #TaihoCares
Non-Hispanic white males have a higher risk of #melanoma compared to other demographic groups. Learn more in the latest U.S. Cancer Statistics Data Brief: https://t.co/FoaAIQ20vA
This infographic for women in the c-suite from @PRDaily can help leaders navigate the #glasscliff. #WomenInMedicine #careeradvice https://t.co/OaemAYssaJ
FDA is taking action to promote innovation and help ensure safety for medical device sterilization. This FDA Voices piece explains how—and includes an announcement about two new innovation challenges. https://t.co/81t28Um46g
Let’s work together to make sure those living with #migraine get the help they need. This #WorldBrainDay, July 22, share #thepainfultruth–tell us how YOUR life would change if migraine had a cure: https://t.co/2p2UejaMwd
"Value-Based Insurance Design, which aligns patients’ out-of-pocket costs with the value of services, offers a route to mitigating the negative impacts of increased cost sharing, namely the underutilization of evidence-based, high-value care." @UM_VBID
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Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Find out how to wash your hands the right way to protect yourself and your family from getting sick: https://t.co/Lx2gLbj38F #MondayMotivation #MondayThoughts
WHO/@UNOCHA high-level meeting on the #Ebola Response in #DRC affirms support for Government-led response and @UN system-wide approach 👉 https://t.co/3kfhiEq2vB
Radon: #WeTrackThat! Explore data from CDC’s Tracking Network & learn how to stay safe. https://t.co/OfCpDJf1Er @CDC_EPHTracking
In a new Patient Case Quiz, a 62-year-old man with a history of #cvMI at age 60 years with drug eluting stent to the right coronary artery, #hypertension, type 2 DM and mixed #hyperlipidemia presents for follow-up. Test your knowledge: https://t.co/qqvsgL145c
.@DEAHQ exhibiting at #NACoAnn in Las Vegas; sharing info about #DEA prevention-related sources https://t.co/qIyDWU8ZKX and how to get involved in #DEARedRibbon https://t.co/gHf6qIRgNB.
Although some cancer pain lasts a relatively short time and will resolve on its own, cancer or its treatments can also lead to long-lasting, chronic pain. Opioid medications are an important component of managing some types of unrelieved cancer pain https://t.co/DGbufhdfhR
Don't get burned this summer. The sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes. Using sun protection can prevent sunburn and help protect you against future skin cancer. Check out tips from @CDC_Cancer. https://t.co/fZVj8eeSd6 #HealthySummer
