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Understanding the Hereditary Nature of Glaucoma If you're a healthcare provider, understanding the hereditary aspects of glaucoma is crucial for your patients' long-term eye health! What is covered: - Glaucoma is indeed hereditary. - Family history increases the risk factor for individuals. - Screening is essential even if symptoms aren't present. The Importance of Family History A family member diagnosed with glaucoma? This information can be pivotal for your practice. Patients with a family history of the disease have a significantly higher risk, making it essential for those individuals to undergo regular screenings, even if they currently exhibit no symptoms. Early detection can lead to better outcomes. Increased Risk for Patients While having a family member with glaucoma doesn't guarantee that an individual will develop the condition, the risk certainly rises. Consider counseling your patients about the importance of proactive eye health in these circumstances. Screening Saves Sight Routine screenings can be life-changing. These assessments not only enable early detection but can prevent irreversible vision loss through timely interventions. Encouraging Preventive Care Just as you would advise your patients about other hereditary conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, it's critical to emphasize the importance of regular eye exams for those with a family history of glaucoma. In summary, family history plays a significant role in glaucoma risk, highlighting the importance of discussing screenings with your patients. Together, we can prioritize eye health and preventing vision loss! #glaucoma #hereditaryconditions #familyhealth #eyecareawareness #riskassessment

Understanding the Hereditary Nature of Glaucoma If you're a healthcare provider, understanding the hereditary aspects of glaucoma is crucial for your patients' long-term eye health! What is covered: - Glaucoma is indeed hereditary. - Family history increases the risk factor for individuals. - Screening is essential even if symptoms aren't present. The Importance of Family History A family member diagnosed with glaucoma? This information can be pivotal for your practice. Patients with a family history of the disease have a significantly higher risk, making it essential for those individuals to undergo regular screenings, even if they currently exhibit no symptoms. Early detection can lead to better outcomes. Increased Risk for Patients While having a family member with glaucoma doesn't guarantee that an individual will develop the condition, the risk certainly rises. Consider counseling your patients about the importance of proactive eye health in these circumstances. Screening Saves Sight Routine screenings can be life-changing. These assessments not only enable early detection but can prevent irreversible vision loss through timely interventions. Encouraging Preventive Care Just as you would advise your patients about other hereditary conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, it's critical to emphasize the importance of regular eye exams for those with a family history of glaucoma. In summary, family history plays a significant role in glaucoma risk, highlighting the importance of discussing screenings with your patients. Together, we can prioritize eye health and preventing vision loss! #glaucoma #hereditaryconditions #familyhealth #eyecareawareness #riskassessment

Understanding the Hereditary Nature of Glaucoma If you're a healthcare provider, understanding the hereditary aspects of glaucoma is crucial for your patients' long-term eye health! What is covered: - Glaucoma is indeed hereditary. - Family history increases the risk factor for individuals. - Screening is essential even if symptoms aren't present. The Importance of Family History A family member diagnosed with glaucoma? This information can be pivotal for your practice. Patients with a family history of the disease have a significantly higher risk, making it essential for those individuals to undergo regular screenings, even if they currently exhibit no symptoms. Early detection can lead to better outcomes. Increased Risk for Patients While having a family member with glaucoma doesn't guarantee that an individual will develop the condition, the risk certainly rises. Consider counseling your patients about the importance of proactive eye health in these circumstances. Screening Saves Sight Routine screenings can be life-changing. These assessments not only enable early detection but can prevent irreversible vision loss through timely interventions. Encouraging Preventive Care Just as you would advise your patients about other hereditary conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, it's critical to emphasize the importance of regular eye exams for those with a family history of glaucoma. In summary, family history plays a significant role in glaucoma risk, highlighting the importance of discussing screenings with your patients. Together, we can prioritize eye health and preventing vision loss! #glaucoma #hereditaryconditions #familyhealth #eyecareawareness #riskassessment

Demystifying #IBS with Ardelyx, Inc.: Join us on a journey to understand Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (#IBSC). Explore the nuances of this condition and its impact on patients. Let's foster awareness and empower those affected! #gastroenterology

Obesity Care Week?continues today! Principle 4 -?#Obesity is #treatable! There is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan, but a personalized, comprehensive program will tailor an effective course for the individual. As little as 5% total body weight loss (TBWL) can positively impact health. The results of bariatric surgery and the new classes of anti-obesity medications (AOMs), combined with lifestyle modification, produce upwards of 25%-30% TBWL! #Scientific evidence shows a significant reduction in morbidity and mortality with these results! Join the movement and fight for?#equitable,?#evidencebased?treatment by adding your name to the 5 Principles Pledge, urging your representatives in the US Senate and House of Representatives to support the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act, or donating to the cause. Obesity Action Coalition?#obesitycareweek?#advocacy?American Society For Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) ASMBS Florida Puerto Rico and Caribbean Chapter?#TROA Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

??? New Hope for Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Patients ??? An investigational new treatment has emerged for active thyroid eye disease (TED) – a painful condition affecting some patients with thyroid disorders. TED is an autoimmune disorder that can cause eye bulging, double vision, pain, and even vision loss. Currently approved treatments require frequent infusions and may cause serious side effects, including hearing loss. Veligrotug (VRDN-001), an intravenous IGF-1R antagonist, is being tested as a potential TED treatment. In a recent late-stage clinical trial, veligrotug significantly improved TED symptoms compared to a placebo, with fewer cases of hearing impairment reported. Learn more about this investigational treatment in the Emerging Health Care Innovation Brief: https://hubs.la/Q02VVZX30 #ThyroidEyeDisease #NewTreatment #PatientCare #VisionHealth

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection, also known as SCAD, is?an emergency condition that occurs when a tear forms in a wall of a heart artery. SCAD can slow or block blood flow to the heart, causing a heart attack, heart rhythm problems or sudden death. 9 out of 10 SCAD reporting are female, and although relatively rare in the general population, it is one of the most common causes of heart attacks in young women, accounting for 40 percent of heart attacks in women under 50. The prevalence and survival rate of SCAD are not fully known due to underreporting and misdiagnosis. https://lnkd.in/eyZ8bSgc

?? HUGE NEWS: SLC13A5 Epilepsy has an ICD-10 Code! ?? Tell your care team to start using it today! ? We are thrilled to announce that after a lot of hard work by our Scientific Director, Dr. Tanya Brown, we were granted an ICD-10 code! ?? Our new code, E74.820, for SLC13A5 Citrate Transporter Disorder (SLC13A5 Epilepsy), is ready to use now! International Classification of Disease (ICD) codes help doctors identify a disease affecting a patient, enable insurance providers to determine reimbursements for medications, and help researchers study diseases. Most rare diseases do not have an ICD code. We are so proud to have an ICD-10 Code for SLC13A5 Epilepsy! ?? ?? #TESSResearch #SLC13A5Epilepsy #RareDisease #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #ICD10 #ICDCodes

Potter's syndrome, stemming from renal agenesis, involves the absence of kidneys in a fetus, leading to oligohydramnios and severe complications including pulmonary hypoplasia, physical deformities, intrauterine growth restriction, and often, stillbirth or early neonatal death. Management primarily focuses on counseling due to the poor prognosis, as there is no effective treatment available. Don’t hesitate: Our team of Exam Counsellors is here to assist you +44 7307 237595 Sincerely & our dedication is to serve you, #Medrecalls #MRCOGJourney #PLABCertification #MRCEMTraining #MedicalExams #ObstetricsGynaecology #EmergencyMedicine #MembershipExams #MedicalSpecialization #ClinicalSkills #HealthcareProfessionals #MRCOGPreparation #PLABSuccess #MRCEMPrep #MedEdResources #MedicalLicensing #ObGynCommunity #EmergencyMedicineNetwork #MedicalCareerGoals #ClinicalKnowledge #MembershipBenefits #MRCSExam #MedicalEducation #patientcare #medicalawareness #Medicine #HealthcareEducation #Doctors #medicalprofessionals #Medrecalls

If you don’t trust the steroid, you don’t trust the doctor. A retired health professional referred to me, after he presented with severe epigastric cramps, dyspepsia, and nausea of a week duration. Basic lab and abdominal ultrasound were normal. He was on IV omeprazole for 5days with no response. Physical examinations: All system were normal, except on his extremities there were multiple prupuras. Even though it’s not common in adults the diagnosis is clearly to me. The good thing was his kidneys function well and no joint involvement. After detailed explanation for the patient what caused his abdomen symptoms. Short course steroid was prescribed. With hesitation he said “how could you prescribe steroids while I had abdominal cramps and epigastric discomfort” I just smiled and said “If you don’t trust the steroid, you don’t trust the doctor” he agreed and took the steroids, significantly he improvement within a couple of days. Key message: Henoch-Schonlein purpura(IgA vasculitis) is a disease of children and it is uncommon to in elderly especially with Kim and GI symptoms alone. It’s an inflammation of the small blood vessels of the skin, joints, bowels and kidneys. NB: if the symptoms are recurring he advised for evaluation for solid-organ cancers. Attached: video of lower extremities purpura