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Peter Berger, MD, Discusses the Challenges of Treating Acute Coronary Syndrome
Peter Berger, MD, Chairman of Cardiology and Co-Director of the Geisinger Heart & Vascular Institute, Director, Cardiovascular Center for Clinical Research at Geisinger Clinic, thinks the biggest challenges that physicians face when treating patients with acute coronary syndrome is individualizing treatment for patients.
Peter Berger, MD, Chairman of Cardiology and Co-Director of the Geisinger Heart & Vascular Institute, Director, Cardiovascular Center for Clinical Research at Geisinger Clinic, thinks the biggest challenges that physicians face when treating patients with acute coronary syndrome is individualizing treatment for patients.
There are several anti-platelet agents with different strengths and weaknesses. It is important to figure out who should receive or avoid the most potent agents. Dr Berger says another very important thing physicians are struggling with is whether to use platelet reactivity data, or genetic information in determining what strength agent they need.
This video was taken at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session & Expo in San Francisco, CA, on March 10, 2013.
The Importance of Examining and Preventing Atrial Fibrillation
August 29th 2023At this year’s American Society for Preventive Cardiology Congress on CVD Prevention, Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, ScM, delivered the Honorary Fellow Award Lecture, “The Imperative to Focus on the Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation,” as the recipient of this year’s Honorary Fellow of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology award.
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Pediatric Alopecia Areata Risks and Disparities Vary by Race and Ethnicity
October 30th 2024Alopecia areata is more prevalent in Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Black children than in non-Hispanic White children, with some Asian subgroups having a higher risk compared with those of Chinese ethnicity.
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Promoting Equity in Public Health: Policy, Investment, and Community Engagement Solutions
June 28th 2022On this episode of Managed Care Cast, we speak with Georges C. Benjamin, MD, executive director of the American Public Health Association, on the core takeaways of his keynote session at AHIP 2022 on public health policy and other solutions to promote equitable health and well-being.
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Studies Highlight Heavy Burden on Caregivers of Patients With DMD
October 28th 2024Caregivers of both adults and children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) face significant disruptions to their work productivity and personal lives, underscoring the need for better treatments and support systems.
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