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Posted By: Daniel Thibodeau , DHSc, MHP, PA-C

Brain Natriuretic Peptide in Clinical Trials: Why ...

As we look to improve the treatment and quality of life of our patients with heart failure, we often use relevant labs t ...

Filed under: Cardiometabolic


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The Cardiovascular Impact of COVID-19

On Wednesday, March 18th, the American College of Cardiology held a webinar with the Chinese Cardiovascular Association ...

Filed under: Cardiometabolic, Infectious Diseases


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COVID-19 and the Curve

As of the writing of this post, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronav ...

Filed under: Health Policy and Trends, Infectious Diseases, Public Health


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New Cholesterol Drug Soon to Make It to the United ...

Normally, when a new drug hits the United States market you will see a small market spike of curiosity. As we continuall ...

Filed under: Cardiometabolic, Preventive Medicine


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Connecting with our Patients: What Matters Most

We all have busy clinical days, but it is still important to make a personal connection with our patients. I think it is ...

Filed under: NPs & PAs, Practice Management/Career


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The Continued Study of an Old Drug: Aspirin

It started out by taking extract from the willow tree and using it as a medicinal agent well over 150 years ago. Today, ...

Filed under: Cardiometabolic, Miscellaneous


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Do Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners Kn ...

As a practicing clinician, do you know what you bill for? Do you know how much is asked for in the bills that are sent t ...

Filed under: Health Policy and Trends, NPs & PAs, Practice Management/Career


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The Real Risks of Vaping: All Clinicians Must Ask ...

Most of us have seen the recent news regarding the alarming rise of respiratory-related illnesses and deaths due to e-ci ...

Filed under: Health Policy and Trends, Substance Abuse


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New Statement Related to Hospitalized Heart Failur ...

The American College of Cardiology has issued a new Expert Consensus Decision Pathway for the management of patients wit ...

Filed under: Cardiometabolic, Health Policy and Trends, NPs & PAs


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