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In an intriguing comparison, the article likens COVID-19 to syphilis as another "great imitator," suggesting that the symptoms and manifestations of long COVID may mimic a range of other medical conditions. Drawing on historical references to syphilis as the "great imitator," the article highlights the complexity of diagnosing and managing long-term COVID symptoms. #LongCOVID #COVID19 #syphilis #medicaldiagnosis #healthcare #medicalhistory #comparativeanalysis #differentialdiagnosis

Pleased to announce our latest paper, "Life-course trajectories of body mass index and cardiovascular disease risks and health outcomes in adulthood" has been published. The results demonstrate the significant impact of maintaining a healthy BMI throughout life on cardiovascular disease risks and health outcomes in adulthood. 📈❤️ #Lifcoursetrajectories #BMI #cardiovasculardisease #Systematicreview #metaanalysis #publichealth

Taking 9,000 to 10,000 steps daily may counteract risk of death and cardiovascular disease in highly sedentary people Have we emerged from the post-COVID-19 period less active? If you have, then this article is certainly for you. In this recent paper, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, scientists looked at how people who spend their days sitting can counter their health risks. After taking into account other potentially influential factors, the authors calculated that the optimal number of steps per day to counteract high sedentary time was between 9,000 to 10,000 steps/day, which lowered mortality risk by 39% and incident CVD risk by 21. #Movingmindz #shanebilsborough https://lnkd.in/gZnRRFFH

The concept of "doctor shopping" in obesity care is real. And the reasons behind it are explained nicely by Yoni Freedhoff in his latest Medscape piece. Bias180 #obesitycare #bias #stigma #personcenteredcare

As the largest respiratory muscle, the diaphragm has a very important function essential in having good lung volume to take deep breaths and have an effective cough. When the diaphragm isn’t working properly, this can lead to diaphragmatic dysfunction and impaired airway clearance, making it harder to breathe with weakened muscle strength. Learn more about Disorders of the Diaphragm and check out a SmartVest Case Study showing symptom improvement after 2 weeks of use. https://lnkd.in/gnSPYDiB

Do you know the role of your kidneys? The kidneys have two main functions: firstly, they regulate the body's fluid balance, managing fluids like blood, urine, and intercellular fluid. Secondly, they control the levels of salts, primarily sodium and potassium, in the body through hormonal feedback and regulation. Learn how Curally can help you and others in your organization live a healthier, happier life. https://lnkd.in/emNaaAMd

Every April 17th is World Hemophilia Day—a day to recognise the worldwide incidence of haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and other inherited bleeding disorders. These bleeding disorders are rare health conditions where a person’s blood doesn’t clot properly. This can happen because there are not enough of particular proteins or essential clotting factors in the blood, or because these proteins don’t work the way they should. Like most biochemical pathways, we take for granted the incredible cascade of essential changes in our blood when we experience a simple cut. These bleeding disorders occur as part of the clotting pathway and homeostasis. With the exception of some very rare autoimmune disorders, bleeding disorders are not diseases or something you can 'catch'. People with genetic or inherited bleeding disorders are born with them, and they are lifelong conditions. Bruising easily, more painful swelling, bruising, and bleeding for longer after an injury than you would expect. Prolonged bleeding after medical, surgical or dental procedures Internal bleeding into muscles, joints, and organs Heavy and/or prolonged menstrual periods in females; Heavy or prolonged bleeding after childbirth. Thankfully, there are specialised treatments to help blood clot normally, which typically involve factor replacement therapy. This is typically injected into a vein, either ‘on demand’ to stop bleeding or as ‘prophylaxis’, up to 4 times per week to prevent or reduce bleeding. There is currently no cure, however research is looking promising. Supported locally in Australia by the Haemophillia Foundation of Australia. World Haemophilia Day was started in 1989 by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH), which chose 17 April as the day to bring the community together in honour of WFH founder Frank Schnabel’s birthday. Learn how World Hemophilia Day is supported in Australia; https://lnkd.in/g7HE9RpJ #WHD2022 #ValueofDiagnostics #RocheDiagram

🌟 Discover How Your Heart Might Heal Itself! 🌟 Paul Clayton, PhD shares a riveting journey of battling with atrial fibrillation and managing it with flecainide, a story that merges personal health challenges with groundbreaking insights into heart recovery. Intrigued by the notion that our hearts might regain health without intense medical interventions, Dr. Clayton explores how an anti-inflammatory lifestyle could offer a new road-map to cardiac care. 🍃💖 🔑 Key Takeaways: 1. Persistence with Medication: Consistency in medication plays a crucial role in managing conditions like atrial fibrillation. 2. Lifestyle Impact: Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet may help prevent the progression of heart diseases. 3. Hope for Recovery: Early intervention and lifestyle changes could potentially reverse some cardiac issues, reducing the need for more invasive treatments. Lets discuss! 🗣️ What approaches have you found beneficial for heart health maintenance? Could lifestyle adjustments have a significant impact on heart recovery? Join the conversation and explore the healing potential beyond medications! 😊 🔗 For a deeper dive into this heartwarming journey, check out Dr. Clayton's full article here: https://lnkd.in/dKpd7v8N 🏌♂️ PRO TIP: To understand more about the importance of an anti-inflammatory diet, join my FREE Test Based Nutrition Master Class (1 hr, multiple dates available). Registration link in the comments. 👇👇👇 💡 React, 💬 Comment and ♻️ Repost to spread the knowledge. Follow Benny Langstrom and hit the 🔔 to be sure to catch my posts. #diet #bestadvice #health

Importance of engaging into a dialogue with your patients to explain the relationship between oral health and general health.