Types of Congenital Heart Defects

TRANSCRIPT Interviewer: Were you aware that lack of knowledge about colorectal cancer causes a significant percentage of adult deaths from colon cancer every single year? So that means just by listening to this podcast today you are going to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer. Dr. Priyanka Kanth is from Huntsman Cancer Institute and here are the bullet points that we're going to talk about today to help inform you so you are less likely to get colorectal cancer. So, first of all, it's one of the most common cancers, and it causes a significant percentage of adult cancer deaths. Colorectal cancer impacts men and women equally. You need to have screening even if you don't have a family history and by the time you have symptoms it can often be too late, that's why screening is so important. So let's start with the first one Dr. Kanth, colorectal cancer I didn't realize this, one of the most common cancers and causes a lot of deaths. Dr. Kanth: That's ...

July 21, 2021 6:45 PM David Majdalany, M.D., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Posted: July 21, 2021 6:45 PM Updated: July 31, 2021 8:07 AM DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have a congenital heart defect, and my initial surgery at 32 was complicated. I continue to have heart problems. At my last visit, my cardiologist said I would likely need another surgery. I'm afraid to have another procedure. How do I know if I need one, and why would a revision be needed? ANSWER: Patients with moderate to high complexity congenital heart disease often undergo multiple interventions. Not knowing what condition you have, many patients with diagnoses such as tetralogy of Fallot, truncus arteriosus, complete transposition of the great vessels, congenitally corrected transposition of the great vessels, certain aortic arch abnormalities, some cases of Ebstein anomaly and others, will need to have several surgical or ca...

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July 2, 2021 -- A class of drugs widely used to treat heartburn and stomach ulcers improve blood sugar control in patients with diabetes when added to their usual treatment, a new analysis indicates. But the same class of drugs -- known medically as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and including agents such as omeprazole -- did not prevent diabetes in people who do not already have it, the same research shows. As well as working to suppress acid, "We know that these drugs affect certain gut hormones that are important in glucose regulation,"Kashif Munir, MD, told WebMD. "So if somebody is already on a PPI and they are doing well, then this provides them with some acknowledgement that the PPIs might also be helpful for their diabetes if they have it," he said. The study was published online June 25, 2021, in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Antacids Lowered Two Measure...

July 29, 2021 – Charlotte, NC-based HARTZ Search has assisted in the placement of Bryan Becker as the new president for Acclaim Physician Group, a partner of JPS Health Network. CEO Mike Hartz and partner Carol Maxwell led the assignment. Acclaim is a multi-specialty, 480-provider medical group that partners with JPS Health Network to provide healthcare, education and research to Tarrant County and Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Becker was previously chief medical officer and vice president, integrated care, and member of the office of the chief medical officer for Davita Inc. DaVita Inc. is a Fortune 500 company that cares for patients with kidney disease across the U.S. and in 10 countries outside of the U.S. Dr. Becker provided clinical and shared administrative oversight for outcomes, quality, safety, care management and total cost of care performance in DaVita's risk-based reimbursement models and value-based payer contracts supporting care for patients acr...

The second wave and the subsequent lockdown saw more people opting for telemedicine as a primary mode of seeking medical care India, July 29, 2021: India saw record numbers of positive cases and deaths during the devastating second wave of COVID-19. Shortage of hospital beds and oxygen supply pointed towards an overwhelmed healthcare system that was in need of services that will help expand the efficiency of the existing infrastructure. At this point, telemedicine came in handy, connecting patients with doctors remotely and enabling care, while reducing the burden on hospitals and clinics. A report by Practo, India's leading integrated healthcare company, states that Indians consulted doctors 10x more times during the second wave (April-May 2021), as compared to pre-COVID (January-February 2020). More than 50% of all online consultations were for Pulmonology and General Physician for queries related to Coronavirus and seasonal flu. Other key specialities that were consulted...

Boston Children's Hospital and Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, Mass., are collaborating on pediatric services at Cape Cod's facilities.  Under the collaboration, Boston Children's physicians will provide medical services and consultation for Cape Cod's pediatric program. Boston Children's physicians will assist in Cape Cod's pediatric inpatient unit, newborn nursery and labor and delivery unit, and provide consultations in its emergency department.   Additionally, Boston Children's physicians will bring new pediatric services to Cape Cod, including video visits to support pretransport decisions and care for critically ill newborns, according to a July 21 news release. The relationship took effect July 1.  Adblock test (Why?)

You know that annoying skin thing you keep meaning to get looked at? The one that's probably NBD but still has you worried? Before you put off making a dermatologist appointment (again), consider giving telehealth a try. Ever since the pandemic hit, telehealth visits—where you use technology to connect with a doctor virtually—have been on the rise. According to one data analysis , insurance claims for telehealth visits increased by 2,817% between December 2019 and December 2020. But is telehealth possible for appointments that depend a lot on visual exams—like dermatology? To put it simply, yes: Telehealth for dermatology—a.k.a., teledermatology—is a great way to see a doc. Research shows that teledermatology can be very effective, with patients and doctors expressing high satisfaction rates. That's good news since adults should see a derm at least once a year—you may need to go more frequently if you notice unusual skin changes like a growing mole or a wound that won't he...

When the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) recently voted to change the name of their profession from "physician assistant" to "physician associate", there was a huge negative response from the physician community. "AAPA's recent move to change the title 'physician assistant' to 'physician associate' will only serve to further confuse patients about who is providing their care, especially since AAPA sought a different title change in recent years, preferring to only use the term PA," said AMA President Susan Bailey, MD, in a statement.  Confusion is only one of the issues that have some physicians irate. Another issue includes the suspicion that this could be a large step toward giving PAs greater ability to have independent practices. A third issue is that many suspect insurers want PAs to replace MDs for various aspects of patient care, as PAs are reimbursed at a lower rate...