A 50-something with chest pain.
This was sent by anonymous The patient is a 55-year-old male who presented to the emergency department after approximately 3 to 4 days of intermittent central boring chest pain initially responsive to nitroglycerin, but is now more constant and not responsive to nitroglycerin. It is unknown when this pain recurred and became constant.More past history: hypertension, tobacco use, coronary artery disease with two vessel PCI to the right coronary artery and circumflex artery several years prior. He reports feeling nauseated with emesis. He reports that this chest pain feels different than prior chest...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - September 3, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steve Smith Source Type: blogs
American Lung Association Wants to Keep Smokers Misinformed About the Relative Risks of Different Tobacco Products
Incomments submitted to the FDA in response to the Center for Tobacco Products ' (CTP) draft strategic plan, the American Lung Association expressed its opposition to one of the strategic goals, which was to " inform adults who smoke about the relative risks of tobacco products. " This goal primarily expressed the desire of the CTP to inform smokers that electronic cigarettes are much safer than real cigarettes and therefore may be considered as a safer alternative for smokers who are unable to quit using other cessation methods.The American Lung Association does not approve of this goal, writing: "Remove language from the...
Source: The Rest of the Story: Tobacco News Analysis and Commentary - August 31, 2023 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Physical Fitness Correlates with Slower Epigenetic Aging in Newer DNA Methylation Clocks
In conclusion, although the contribution of CRF to GrimAgeAccel and FitAgeAccel is relatively low compared to lifestyle-related factors such as smoking, the results suggest that the maintenance of CRF is associated with delayed biological ageing in older men. (Source: Fight Aging!)
Source: Fight Aging! - August 31, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Medicine, Biotech, Research Source Type: blogs
Best Blood Pressure Monitors During Pregnancy
Conclusion
Pregnancy is a period in a woman’s life where health monitoring becomes crucial, and one key aspect that requires regular monitoring is blood pressure.
Elevated blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to severe complications, such as preeclampsia, which poses risks to both the mother and the unborn child.
This guide provides comprehensive information on selecting the best blood pressure monitor during pregnancy, considering the vast array of options available in the marketplace.
It highlights the essential features to consider, such as accuracy, ease of use, and additional features like irregu...
Source: The EMT Spot - August 28, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Monitors Source Type: blogs
Speech Regulation and Tobacco Harm Reduction
Jonathan H. Adler (Case Western Reserve University School of Law), Jacob James Rich (Case Western Reserve University), Speech Regulation and Tobacco Harm Reduction, Case Legal Stud. Working Paper (2023): Regulation of commercial speech is a major component of federal regulation... (Source: HealthLawProf Blog)
Source: HealthLawProf Blog - August 24, 2023 Category: Medical Law Authors: Katharine Van Tassel Source Type: blogs
Bonus Features – August 13, 2023 – 75% of executives thing generative AI has reached the point where it will reshape healthcare, 64% of patients would trust AI over a doctor to make a diagnosis, and more,
This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration will hold listening sessions Sept. 12 and 13 to discuss allowing a “special registration” to allow physicians to remotely prescribe certain controlled substances without the ...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - August 13, 2023 Category: Information Technology Authors: Brian Eastwood Tags: Healthcare IT American Telemedicine Association Ana Sirbu AssureCare ATA ATA Nexus Azure Bain CitiusTech DEA DrFirst eClinicalWorks eCW Epic Generative AI Healthcare Generative AI Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features health Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, August 14th 2023
This study demonstrates just how vital the thymus is to maintaining adult health."
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Does Amyloid-β Aggregation Cause Broad Disruption of Proteostasis?
https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2023/08/does-amyloid-%ce%b2-aggregation-cause-broad-disruption-of-proteostasis/
Researchers here speculate on the ability of insoluble amyloid-β aggregates to be broadly disruptive of the solubility of many other proteins, and thus disruptive to cell and tissue function. Is this important in aging? The evidence here shows the existence of the mechanism in a lower species, but that doesn't ...
Source: Fight Aging! - August 13, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
How Cuff Size Impacts Blood Pressure Measurement Accuracy – The Study
Conclusion
The journey through the nuances of blood pressure measurements unveils a pivotal lesson: individuality matters. The convenience of a one-size-fits-all approach, while appealing, may not stand up to the rigorous demands of health accuracy.
Each person’s uniqueness, from their arm size to their health conditions, necessitates a tailored approach, especially when it comes to something as vital as blood pressure readings.
Yet, the responsibility doesn’t just lie with the medical professionals. As readers, as individuals, there’s a clarion call for proactivity. Being informed, asking quest...
Source: The EMT Spot - August 10, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
On Not Damaging Your Prospects for a Longer Life
As the publicity materials here note, it is all too easy to damage your prospects for a longer, healthy life. The potential loss of life expectancy that attends becoming sedentary, obese, or a smoker is arguably somewhat greater than any gains that might be achieved via presently available medical technologies, when used by someone who takes better care of themselves into later life. That said, it is also true that while the losses resulting from lifestyle choices are well established in many large studies, we have no idea as to the extension of human life expectancy that attends, say, the late life use of existing senolyt...
Source: Fight Aging! - August 8, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs
Study Warns That Even Light Drinking Can Raise Blood Pressure
Conclusion
In sum, the international research study underscores the significant impact of alcohol consumption on blood pressure, with effects noticed even at low levels. Contrary to common assumptions, it highlights no beneficial effects in low-level drinkers compared to non-drinkers.
The findings serve as a crucial reminder of the importance of moderation, or ideally, avoidance of alcohol for effective blood pressure management and optimal cardiovascular health. The global scale and comprehensive approach of the study lend weight to its findings, making them a key resource for individuals worldwide.
In the face o...
Source: The EMT Spot - August 1, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: News Source Type: blogs
University of Maryland Doctor Tells Public He's Not Sure Smoking is Any More Hazardous than Vaping
In anarticle published today byABC News, a physician from the University of Maryland is quoted as telling the public that he isn ' t sure that smoking is any more hazardous than vaping.According to the article: "' We just cannot make a conclusion that it [vaping] is safer than cigarettes, '
said Dr. Jason Rose, a Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician who is also
the Associate Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Innovation& Physician Science at The University of Maryland. " Of course, stating that you ' re not sure if vaping is safer than cigarettes is equivalent to saying that you ' re not sure smo...
Source: The Rest of the Story: Tobacco News Analysis and Commentary - July 31, 2023 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, July 31st 2023
In conclusion, an SBP level below 130 mmHg was found to be associated with longevity among older women. The longer SBP was controlled at a level between 110 and 130 mmHg, the higher the survival probability to age 90. Preventing age-related rises in SBP and increasing the time with controlled BP levels constitute important measures for achieving longevity.
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Source: Fight Aging! - July 30, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
Great Article on the CDC's Misinformation Campaign About Electronic Cigarettes
A very well-researched and well-documentedarticle on the CDC ' s misinformation campaign about electronic cigarettes by my friend and colleague over at Handwaving Freakoutery: " Real Talk About Nicotine: How CDC Propaganda Leads to Bad Medicine and Kills People. " (Source: The Rest of the Story: Tobacco News Analysis and Commentary)
Source: The Rest of the Story: Tobacco News Analysis and Commentary - July 29, 2023 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Medical Journal Retracts Vaping Study for Political, Rather than Scientific Reasons
The journalBMC Public Health has announced that it will be retracting apaper it published last October which concluded that the use of electronic cigarettes has helped accelerate the decline in cigarette smoking. The study, entitled " Population-level counterfactual trend modelling to examine the relationship between smoking prevalence and e-cigarette use among US adults, " analyzed U.S. population-based data on trends in e-cigarette consumption and smoking prevalence from approximately 8 years prior to when e-cigarettes became popular in the U.S. through 2019. The authors used adult cigarette prevalence trends from 1...
Source: The Rest of the Story: Tobacco News Analysis and Commentary - July 28, 2023 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Vasodilators For High Blood Pressure: Types, Side Effects, Drug Interactions
Conclusion
In summary, vasodilators play a pivotal role in managing cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, which is rapidly becoming a global health concern.
By expanding the body’s blood vessels, these unique medications can improve blood flow and decrease the pressure exerted by the heart, thereby providing relief to numerous patients worldwide.
Their applications are diverse, extending beyond hypertension to conditions like angina, heart failure, and even erectile dysfunction.
However, these medications should be taken carefully and always under the supervision of a doctor due to the potent...
Source: The EMT Spot - July 27, 2023 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
