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June 23, 2023
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In new book, Singh explains how technology can shape future of health care

In new book, Singh explains how technology can shape future of health care

Healio | Cardiology Today Editorial Board Member Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, DPhil, FACC, FHRS, and some of his patients were profoundly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. That got him thinking about the sustainability of the health care system.

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June 21, 2023
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Q&A: Outgoing ACP president reflects on tenure

Q&A: Outgoing ACP president reflects on tenure

As he leaves his position as president of the ACP, Ryan D. Mire, MD, MACP, reflected on his time in the leadership role.

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June 20, 2023
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VIDEO: Prioritize acceptance, acknowledge sexual health when caring for LGBTQ+ patients

VIDEO: Prioritize acceptance, acknowledge sexual health when caring for LGBTQ+ patients

June is Pride Month, and in this installment of our diversity, equity and inclusion video series with ASGE, Matthew B. McNeill, MD, discusses how providers can counter health disparities and help LGBTQ+ patients receive equitable care.

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June 16, 2023
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VIDEO: Digital Therapeutics Alliance announces 2024 Summit

VIDEO: Digital Therapeutics Alliance announces 2024 Summit

WASHINGTON — In this video, Andy Molnar, CEO of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance, shares plans for next year’s summit.

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June 15, 2023
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An inclusive pulse oximeter: Steps taken so far, what needs to be done

An inclusive pulse oximeter: Steps taken so far, what needs to be done

WASHINGTON — With the widespread use of oxygen saturation in medical practice, a pulse oximeter that works on all skin pigments is crucial, according to an American Thoracic Society International Conference presentation.

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June 14, 2023
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AMA adopts guidelines that address inequities in medicine

AMA adopts guidelines that address inequities in medicine

At the annual meeting of the AMA House of Delegates, members voted to adopt guidelines addressing systemic discrimination and inequities in medicine.

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June 13, 2023
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Risk for death in patients with cirrhosis more than twice as high in low-income countries

Risk for death in patients with cirrhosis more than twice as high in low-income countries

Patients hospitalized with cirrhosis in low- or middle-income countries had significantly higher risk for mortality compared with patients in high-income countries, according to research in Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology.

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June 12, 2023
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Q&A: Benefits of switching to zero-emission vehicles, ways to achieve health equity

Q&A: Benefits of switching to zero-emission vehicles, ways to achieve health equity

With more public health benefits and fewer deaths as a result of switching to zero-emission passenger vehicles, the American Lung Association is calling on the EPA to set stronger emission rules, according to a press release.

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June 09, 2023
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CAC screening, follow-up care lacking among Black patients in small study

CAC screening, follow-up care lacking among Black patients in small study

Black patients who undergo coronary artery calcium scoring received less post-screening care and had more adverse CV events compared with white patients at a single center, a speaker reported.

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June 08, 2023
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Q&A: ‘Heavy, heartfelt history’ of drug trials for Black patients may fuel NASH disparities

Q&A: ‘Heavy, heartfelt history’ of drug trials for Black patients may fuel NASH disparities

The Global Liver Institute has marked June 8 as International NASH Day, part of a public education campaign to raise awareness and urgency about fatty liver disease and its advanced form, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.

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