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A Comparison of Fractional Flow Reserve by Coronary Angiography Vs. Atherosclerotic Plaque Characteristics by Coronary CTA

In the era of progressive technology, the diagnostic modalities for stable coronary artery disease are various. The original cardiac stress test has been used in the past for many purposes, including diagnosis of obstructive coronary artery disease in a patient with chest pain as well as risk stratification for ischemia. More recently, coronary computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) has emerged as a great tool to diagnose anatomically obstructive coronary lesions. However, for the past few years, obtaining functional and physiologic data such as comparative fractional flow reserve (FFR) has become the gold standard for evidence of ischemia on CCTA similar to invasive angiography.

Can an Incentive Plan Truly Be a Tool of Transformation?

What's in a Sign-out System Anyway?

The author recalls how the digitization of a sign-out system greatly improved efficiency and reduced headaches among hospital staff, leading to the development of a custom system that further eased the pains of the sign-out process.

Accelerate Retirement Savings with a 412(i)

BIO-BUZZ: Inhibition of Angiogenesis with Bevacizumab Shows Promise in the Treatment of Recurrent or Advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

This year in the US, the American Cancer Society estimates that lung cancer will kill more people than breast, prostate, colon, liver, and kidney cancers combined, making it the leading cause of cancer death among Americans.

How Health Plans Can Help Address Coronavirus

Digital tools can be leveraged to help treat more patients remotely.

The New Electronic Funds Transfer

Is Anybody Listening? 10 Easy Steps Toward More Dynamic Internet Presentations

Conducting distance learning activities over the telephone and the Internet is a cost-effective alternative.

Reducing inflammatory biomarkers: What does it mean?

The principal finding of this study is that among patients with type II diabetes and mixed dyslipidemia, treatment with simvastatin, fenofibrate, or their combination was associated with reductions in inflammatory biomarkers high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2).

Wellness Coaching: Benefits for Cancer Survivors

Wellness coaches are credentialed health, fitness, and mental health professionals trained to coach individuals on evidence-based areas of wellness, including physical activity, nutrition, weight, stress, and life satisfaction. Recently, 30 cancer survivors were enrolled in a research study where they received wellness coaching over the telephone by a certified ACSM Health Fitness Specialist and Wellcoach who was a breast cancer survivor.

C-reactive protein and hypertension

We assessed whether C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations predicted future risk of hypertension in a cohort of young adults. Results showed that CRP levels do not independently predict risk of incident hypertension after accounting for body mass index. Further research is needed in the area of inflammation and hypertension, with a special focus on the effect of obesity and age-related changes on this process.

The Birth of a New Decade: Will We Finally Improve Maternal Care in the US?

Providers must look at their maternal health models to ensure patients are receiving the best care.