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Welcome to Dr. Caren and Dr. Urman's Heart Health e-Newsletter
We hope you find this complimentary monthly educational service for our patients and their families helpful. Please click on the header above or here to enter our website and learn more about our practice. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or wish to make an appointment.
The column on the right has heart-related stories from the last several weeks which we feel are most important and most likely to be of interest to our patients. Additional general information and recent news about our office can also be found to the right. The latest news items from the last week about heart health are found below.
Important Information for our patients with Anthem/Blue Cross medical insurance policies: ==> ==> ==>
Look to the right to see important information regarding a change in our policy with Anthem / Blue Cross that took effect March 15, 2011. This change is part of our goal to preserve our cherished doctor-patient relationships (click here to read about our practice philosophy regarding medical insurance). |
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| Doing both helps shed pounds, boosts stamina, but workout alone not enough to lose weight: study |
WEDNESDAY, March 30 A combination of diet and exercise can help obese seniors lose weight and stay fit much better than either diet or exercise alone, researchers reported Wednesday.
The finding may sound obvious, but the lead author of the new study said it had not ... Read the full article |
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| Life may not return to normal, researcher advises
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TUESDAY, March 29 Seniors with heart failure who require skilled nursing care after discharge from the hospital face an increased risk for poor outcomes, including death, a new study has found.
People hospitalized with heart failure "are at high risk to start with," ... Read the full article |
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| In one group that had diabetes for 50 years, many never developed expected problems, study finds
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TUESDAY, March 29 While complications from type 1 diabetes are common, they aren't inevitable. New research suggests that some people with the disease apparently have an inherent protection against serious complications, such as eye, kidney and heart disease.
In a g... Read the full article |
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| Medtronic devices said to recognize irregular heartbeat that's life-threatening |
TUESDAY, March 29 Defibrillator maker Medtronic says its new line of Protecta devices has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The devices incorporate "Smart Shock" technology that recognizes when irregular heartbeats are life-threatening and delivers therap... Read the full article |
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| Procedure normalized levels in 39% of patients with resistant hypertension, early research shows |
TUESDAY, March 29 A technique that interrupts nerve signals between the kidneys and brain dropped blood pressure to normal levels in 39 percent of patients with drug-resistant hypertension, according to a small new study led by French researchers.Read the full article |
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| More than half of guideline authors report ties with drug makers, related companies |
MONDAY, March 28 More than half of the nearly 500 writers and reviewers of recent cardiology clinical practice guidelines reported a conflict of interest due to ties with drug makers and other companies, a new study finds.
The findings are... Read the full article |
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| Pennsylvania survey found 93% hold themselves accountable but 33% don't exercise |
FRIDAY, March 25 Most people want to take responsibility for their health but many fail to follow through with healthy lifestyle habits, finds a new survey.
The statewide poll of Pennsylvania adults aged 21 and older found that 93.3 percent of respondents believe the... Read the full article |
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| But experts disagree on whether the findings are meaningful |
FRIDAY, March 25 Laughter and music not only lift the mood, they might also drop blood pressure among middle-aged adults, a new study suggests.
Japanese researchers divided 79 adults, aged 40 to 74, into three groups, studying the effects ... Read the full article |
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| Can Coffee Cut a Woman's Stroke Risk? |
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Swedish study shows even a cup a day reduces the risk; experts say more proof needed |
| Tamoxifen May Offer Long-Term Heart, Cancer Protection |
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Benefits of five-year treatment seen 15 years out, researchers say |
| Study: Infrequent Sex Can Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Death |
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Danger greatest shortly after physical activity, but absolute risk small, research finds |
| Cedars-Sinai Ranked First Nationally in 2010 Adult Heart Transplants |
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The Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute and Comprehensive Transplant Center performed the most adult heart transplants of any U.S. medical center in 2010, according to government statistics. |
| Important information for Anthem / Blue Cross Patients |
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Overall effect on most Medicare patients with supplemental Anthem/Blue Cross expected to be minimal (if at all). |
| Insurance and Billing FAQ's |
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Also, learn why we believe our policies allow us to maintain our high level of personalized patient care.
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| Health Tip: Who's at Risk for Cardiomyopathy |
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Here are major risk factors |
| 'Mini Strokes' Linked to Doubled Heart Attack Risk: Study |
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After transient ischemic attack (TIA), patients should be evaluated for heart disease, experts say |
| Dark Chocolate May Harbor Benefits for the Heart |
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Despite possible upside, cocoa carries risks and won't overcome bad health habits, expert says |
| Americans' Exposure to Mercury From Fish Won't Harm Hearts: Study |
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Large analysis finds no detectable cardiovascular danger |
| Fiber May Lessen Lifetime Risk for Heart Problems |
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Study finds that odds of disease were lowest for those who consumed the most fiber |
| Whole Grain Cereal May Help Control Blood Pressure |
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Men who consumed seven or more servings a week reduced their risk of hypertension by about 20%, study finds |
| Potassium-Rich Foods May Cut Stroke, Heart Disease Risk |
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Powerful nutrient is found in fish, poultry, dairy and many fruits and vegetables, researchers say |
| Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Metabolic Syndrome |
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Researchers found diet was associated with improved blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol |
| Obesity Alone Raises Risk of Fatal Heart Attack, Study Finds |
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Analysis suggests something about carrying extra weight is at play |
| Health Tip: Don't Let Lost Pounds Return |
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Suggestions to maintain a healthy body weight |
| Benefits of Weight-Loss Surgery May Outweigh Risks for Some, Experts Say |
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American Heart Association statement points to heart health improvements in severely obese people |
| In Men, Duration of Diabetes Linked to Raised Heart Risk |
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More than 17 years of type 2 disease doubles the odds of a first heart attack, study finds |
| Analysis Confirms Diabetes Drug May Harm the Heart |
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Latest finding adds to evidence that Avandia raises risk of heart attack, death |
| Bypass Surgery, Stents Seem to Bring Same Level of Relief |
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Certain heart patients fare equally well, researchers report |
| Health Tip: Walking Helps You Stay Healthier |
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Here's how you may benefit |
| Exercise May Blunt Salt's Effect on Hypertension |
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The more active you are, the less a high-sodium diet will raise your blood pressure, study suggests |
| High Blood Pressure in Doc's Office Not Always Hypertension |
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Round-the-clock monitoring with an ambulatory blood pressure monitor can distinguish 'white coat' syndrome from real thing, study finds |
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