Blood Pressure
Blood Pressure
11/15/2017
In a recent study, researchers assessed the accuracy of several blood pressure thresholds in diagnosing hypertension via home blood pressure measurements.
11/15/2017
surgery
surgery
11/10/2017
Researchers sought to determine the extent to which obesity influenced functional decline among participants who underwent cardiac surgery, and how this association was affected by age, in a recent study. ...
11/10/2017
Obesity
Obesity
11/07/2017
In a recent survey, researchers assessed whether patients with obesity trying to lose weight discussed strategies with their primary health care provider and whether patients felt they received adequate...
11/07/2017
Obesity
Obesity
11/03/2017
More than one-third of US adults are obese, and many individuals struggle to maintain weight loss. A recent narrative review detailed the important role that nurse practitioners have in helping patients...
11/03/2017
bariatric surgery
bariatric surgery
11/02/2017
In 2015 and 2016, the rate of obesity was 41% among older adults, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of bariatric surgery among...
11/02/2017
Physical Activity
Physical Activity
10/31/2017
In a recent study, researchers investigated whether a lifestyle intervention that incorporated weight loss and physical activity was associated with improved cerebral blood among individuals with type 2...
10/31/2017
Cardiometabolic Risk
Cardiometabolic Risk
10/26/2017
While high-sensitivity cardiac troponin levels can be used as a biomarker for myocardial infarction, their potential for predicting outcomes among patients with chest pain without any underlying medical...
10/26/2017
Cardiometabolic risk
Cardiometabolic risk
10/24/2017
In a recent study, researchers investigated whether mildly reduced kidney function affected 10-year ASCVD risk among participants with unmedicated hypertension.
10/24/2017
Cardiometabolic risk
Cardiometabolic risk
10/23/2017
The Cardiometabolic Risk Summit (CRS), powered by Consultant and designed by expert leaders in primary care and cardiometabolic risk management, took place October 20-22 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.
10/23/2017
Cardiometabolic risk
Cardiometabolic risk
10/19/2017
Deborah Bade Horn, DO, MPH, FOMA, will present “How to Help Your Patients Lead a Physically Active Life” today at the Cardiometabolic Risk Summit. In her presentation, she will discuss how to best prescribe...
10/19/2017