Amer Kaissi's blog

Eat More Fiber!

Posted Fri, 2011/04/01 - 02:33 by Amer Kaissi

Prevention

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A new study concluded that higher fiber intake was significantly associated with lower estimated lifetime risk for cardiovascular disease compared with lower fiber intake.

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Hey Doc, Don’t “Friend” Me On Facebook!

Posted Tue, 2011/03/29 - 03:53 by Amer Kaissi

Patient Care

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While social media and instant messaging have taken over communication in the modern world, many people are still hesitant to use these new ways when interacting with their own doctor.

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Running Won’t Hurt Your Knees!

Posted Tue, 2011/03/29 - 03:53 by Amer Kaissi

Prevention

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New evidence suggests that running is not detrimental to the knee joint but is actually beneficial to joint health.

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What Is Abnormal Blood Pressure?

Posted Fri, 2011/03/18 - 01:42 by Amer Kaissi

Conditions & Diseases, Tests & Procedures

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New research suggests that current guidelines on what constitutes abnormal blood pressure may be too strict.

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Coordination Between ER And Primary Care Doctors

Posted Wed, 2011/03/02 - 22:09 by Amer Kaissi

Patient Care

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A recent study suggests that that haphazard communication and poor coordination between ER and primary care doctors can negatively affect patient care.

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Alzheimer’s Is Commonly Misdiagnosed

Posted Wed, 2011/03/02 - 22:09 by Amer Kaissi

Conditions & Diseases, Drugs & Treatments

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People who are typically diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and associated dementia may actually be suffering from other types of problems, according to a new study.

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Osteoporosis Drug Associated With "Atypical" Fractures

Posted Wed, 2011/03/02 - 22:08 by Amer Kaissi

Drugs & Treatments

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A new study suggests that a common osteoporosis drug may be associated with “atypical” fractures for women who take it for longer than five years.

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WebMD vs. The Mayo Clinic

Posted Thu, 2011/02/24 - 21:00 by Amer Kaissi

Patient Insider

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A recent article suggests that a popular medical site preys on its users’ fears and vulnerabilities to sell them half-truths and drugs.

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What Are Doctors Tweeting About?

Posted Wed, 2011/02/23 - 10:30 by Amer Kaissi

Patient Care

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Doctors may be posting inappropriate messages on their Twitter sites, which is cause for concern.

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Motorcycle Helmets And Spine Injuries: The Chicken And The Egg!

Posted Wed, 2011/02/23 - 10:30 by Amer Kaissi

Prevention

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A new study suggests that helmets can reduce spine injuries in motorcycle accidents, which debunks an old study that suggested the opposite.

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