In a recent study, researchers assessed the accuracy of several blood pressure thresholds in diagnosing hypertension via home blood pressure measurements.
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In a recent study, researchers investigated whether mildly reduced kidney function affected 10-year ASCVD risk among participants with unmedicated hypertension.
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.
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...
