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A new method that's like giving a hot cup of tea to the prostate seems to be an effective treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. ms.spr.ly/6019wXooV #pcsm
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Q4/A1: Delays in routine visits and testing has impacted early diagnosis for patients, and in some cases has delayed treatment. Early treatment is vital for success #ValveDiseaseDay
Q4: How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted timely diagnosis and treatment for heart valve disease? #ValveDiseaseDay
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A3: If a murmur is detected, your provider may order additional tests that can include: •Electrocardiogram •Echocardiogram •Chest X-ray •MRI •Exercise or stress tests •Cardiac catheterization (3 of 4) #ValveDiseaseDay
Q3: How is heart valve disease diagnosed and treated? #ValveDiseaseDay
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A2: Age is the greatest risk factor for heart valve disease—1 in 10 people age 75+ are estimated to have moderate to severe disease. #ValveDiseaseDay
Q2: What are the risk factors for heart valve disease? #ValveDiseaseDay
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#valvediseaseday the key is to have valve disease on yours and your doctor's radar screen. And make sure your doctor listens to your heart!
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#ValveDiseaseDay Chat begins in less than 1 HOUR ⏰ Get ready to participate in this important conversation about heart valve disease & impact of pandemic on valve disease. Join us & invite others. #MedTwitter (We’re participating here and w/@MedscapeChat)
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Start with one small step or one small action. Build from there! #ETSChat
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#ETSchat - Medscape will be here as long as we can! :-)
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Use the hashtags #ClotChat, #WTDay21 for the World Thrombosis Day tweet chat starting in 5 MINUTES! Join us now for introductions.
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It’s just about #ClotChat time! Follow this hashtag + #WTDay21 to join the conversation. Be sure to introduce yourself! #MedEd #MedTwitter
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Use the hashtags #ClotChat, #WTDay21 to participate in a very important conversation about #bloodclots. Begins in 30 MIN. at 11AM, ET. Join @ISTH, @medscapeCME, @MedscapeChat and @aakonc
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#ClotChat begins in 1 HOUR ⏰ Get ready to participate in this important conversation about the top risk factors in clotting & what you should know and how to treat. Join us & invite others! #WTDay21 #MedEd #MedTwitter (We’re participating here and w/@MedscapeCME)
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❤️ #ESCcongress Poll: What is the best treatment for a patient with tight carotid stenosis and no symptoms?
49%Medical Therapy
18%Endarterectomy
21%Stenting
11%Unsure
281 votes • Final results
❤️ #ESCcongress Poll: What is the best treatment for a patient with tight carotid stenosis and no symptoms?
49%Medical Therapy
18%Endarterectomy
21%Stenting
11%Unsure
281 votes • Final results
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MedscapeChat retweeted
Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act leaving it in place. | As more information comes in, we'll be updating this breaking story. Please come back for additional updates. ms.spr.ly/6016nHHHr
I am thrilled to join this #MedscapeMentalHealth Chat! I am chair of @unmcpsychiatry, a child/adult psychiatrist, and a former state mental health workforce director. I spend a lot of my time thinking about how to grow the health of our physician workforce.
Welcome to tonight's #MedscapeMentalHealth chat! Our panelists @HansaBhargavaMD @DrHowardLiu @drjessigold @Digipsych2 will be talking about #PhysicianBurnout, work-life balance, and the anxiety felt by HCPs and patients alike this year.
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MedscapeChat retweeted
For #InternationalWomensDay 🚺 , here is "On Her Path," a video inspired by @Water & sung by @katieferrara to highlight the challenges faced by millions of women globally who lack access to safe water & sanitation. Donate now: ms.spr.ly/6012V17FG #ChooseToChallenge #IWD21
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AI models using routine data from EHRs can identify new risk factors for early-onset CRC. mdedge.com/hematology-oncolo… #crcsm