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Are you an RN, PA, NP, PharmD, MD/DO looking to enhance and share your skills in managing complex neuropathies? I'm excited to invite you to join my study group for the course "Turning Complexity into Clarity in Chronic Immune-Mediated Neuropathies". This is a small-group social learning experience on a digital platform, designed to help healthcare professionals collaborate, learn, and elevate patient care for conditions like Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP), and Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN). Flexible virtual schedule Free CME credit Collaborate with peers Managing polyneuropathy in CIDP and MMN is challenging, but together, we can make a difference in patient outcomes by sharing insights and best practices. Sign up today to be part of this enriching learning journey: https://lnkd.in/gaKcmvUk #Neurology #HealthcareEducation #ChronicIllness #ImmuneMediatedNeuropathies #CME #CIDP #MMN #GBS #MedicalEducation #PatientCare #HealthcareProfessionals#InfusionRN, #PharmD, #AdvancedPracticeProviders, #NursePractitioner, #PhysicianAssistant

I'm proud to share and support this new American Heart Association Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health Initiative to assess gaps in clinical care for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome patients, identify areas for future research and put science into practice to better treat this complex health threat! CKM syndrome was first defined by the American Heart Association in an October 2023 presidential advisory and scientific statement, both published in its flagship peer-reviewed scientific journal Circulation. About 1 in 3 U.S. adults have at least three risk factors for #ckmsyndrome, a health disorder related to the strong connections among cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and metabolic disease (such as Type 2 diabetes and obesity). As the underlying conditions of CKM syndrome worsen, the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and kidney and liver diseases increase. This important initiative was made possible through the visionary leadership collective of people truly passionate about patients. Thank you to our founding sponsors Novo Nordisk and Boehringer Ingelheim and our many collaborators including American College of Physicians, American Diabetes Association, American Society of Nephrology, National Kidney Foundation, STOP Obesity Alliance at The George Washington University- Milken Institute School of Public Health and Cardiometabolic Center Alliance. The effort will engage 150 hospitals and sites across the nation, reaching more than 265,000 patients. You can follow this important initiative by visiting and bookmarking https://lnkd.in/dyWFU9C2. #cardiovasculardisease #kidneydiease #metabolicdisease #cardiometabolic #heartattack #stroke #heartfailure #kidney #liver #healthcare #medicine

🎉 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 Our group member Vid P. and colleagues have just published a new article in Bone entitled: 𝑩𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒙 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒃𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑹 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒚 Bone acquisition trajectory in the paediatric population is an important determinant of peak bone mass at young adulthood. Low peak bone mass is a risk factor for osteoporotic fractures later in life. Dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is used to measure overall bone health, yet it is not used often due to certain limitations. That is why Vid P. explored whether bone health index (BHI), a measure acquired from hand radiographs, can be used to asses the risk of paediatric fracture, how well does it relate to overall paediatric bone health, and the genetic background of the measure itself. The publication is open access, thus freely available for everybody to read via the following link:  https://lnkd.in/e6Ymdfng

In order to curb #maternal and #fetal mortality rates, medical experts, including our own Harvey Kliman, MD, PhD, are trying to better understand the #placenta. In this article by Undark Magazine, Dr. Kliman discusses his recent study on #stillbirths and how they can be attributed to a #smallplacenta. He and other doctors also explain why the progress has been slow. Yale School of Medicine | Yale Medicine

A study led by Massachusetts General Hospital physician Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, was covered by MGH Research Spotlight. The study, "Asian BMI: A Race Correction in Need of Correction?" investigated whether body mass index (BMI) and other metrics should be split into more granular categories for Asian populations. "Due to a higher tendency towards central adiposity, Asian Americans face a substantial risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other comorbidities at lower body mass indices (BMI) than other populations," said Stanford. "With recent pushes toward disaggregated data and personalized medicine, we believe increasing granularity for Asian Americans can pave the way for similar efforts among all racial and ethnic groups, making BMI more accurate, tailored, and equitable." Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gf4Q6tmF

🌟 Scientists at UC San Francisco and UC Davis have unveiled a new hormone, Maternal Brain Hormone (CCN3), that not only maintains the bone strength of breastfeeding women but could revolutionize the treatment of osteoporosis and enhance bone healing across populations. This hormone, unique to lactation, has shown remarkable potential in increasing bone density in various scenarios, from young to elderly mice, and even in bone fracture healing using a novel hydrogel patch. Published in Nature on July 10, this study challenges conventional biomedical research norms and could pave the way for new therapeutic strategies for millions suffering from bone-related ailments. #Science #Healthcare #Innovation #OsteoporosisAwareness Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYbXR3kg

Why are low-dose #CT scans crucial for pediatric patients? Children have a greater sensitivity to radiation than adults because their developing tissues are more vulnerable to its harmful effects, thereby increasing the risk of cancer in later life. Low-dose CT minimizes radiation exposure, while providing clear diagnostics, especially beneficial for multiple scans, and reducing long-term health risks. See the clinical capabilities of SOMATOM go.Top for yourself in this assessment of a 17-week-old patient. Discover more clinical cases: https://lnkd.in/eVKbTYYS You think ahead. We innovate ahead. #strongportfolio #CT #pediatricimaging

Truly caring for women as women is about so much more than mammograms and pap-smears. Thankfully, gender-specific medicine (GSM) is gaining new ground, rejecting the "bikini view" of women and their health. Read the article to learn about: How AI is helping us see the differences between male brains and female brains, and their implications for psychiatric and neurological diseases; How GSM sheds light on the reasons why women’s heart attack symptoms differ from men’s;   How and why female and male immune systems differ, and how that translates to sex-specific differences in infection and autoimmunity; and more! Explore geneder-specific medicine: https://lnkd.in/g6X43KPh #womenshealth #fertilityawareness #maleandfemale

Daily Blueberry Consumption Linked to Improved Heart and Brain Function🍇🧠 A recent study by researchers from King's College London, led by Ana Rodriguez-Mateos PhD RNutr FRSC FHEA, revealed important benefits of daily wild blueberry intake for older adults. The findings highlight significant improvements in both vascular and cognitive health, offering a promising natural approach to support aging populations. Key Highlights: ✅ Daily consumption of wild blueberry powder significantly improved endothelial function. ✅ Participants experienced a notable reduction in 24-hour ambulatory systolic blood pressure. ✅ Improved episodic memory and executive functioning were observed in older adults. ✅ Higher levels of beneficial polyphenol metabolites were detected, showcasing the bioavailability of blueberry polyphenols. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dJ5vMw9E. Join #PolyphenolsApplications 2024 this September in Milan where speakers will cover the role of polyphenols in several diseases and medical conditions. #PolyphenolsWorldCongress #PolyphenolsApplications2024 #polyphenols #innovation #foodscience #bioactives #flavonoids #wildblueberries

Start off 2024 with a thought-provoking article addressing the pressing challenges in endometriosis care and research. Authored by Linda Giudice, Andrew Horne and Stacey Missmer, this piece highlights the need for increased investment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and enhanced awareness. The narrow perception of endometriosis as solely a gynecologic disorder underscores the importance of broader, multidisciplinary approaches to diagnosis and treatment. The article discusses key issues inhibiting timely diagnosis and treatment, including the complex nature of the disorder and underfunding in research. This insightful commentary in the December 2023 issue of Nature Communications provides a comprehensive understanding of the issues and proposed solutions. https://lnkd.in/edzDeYxs #endometriosis #womenshealth #endometriosisawareness