What the Changes to Blood Pressure Guidelines Means For You

What the Changes to Blood Pressure Guidelines Means For You

On November 13, 2017, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) presented updated guidelines for diagnosing high blood pressure. The condition was previously defined at a reading of 140 over 90 and has now been adjusted down to 130 over 80 while eliminating...
November News Updates from Micha Abeles

November News Updates from Micha Abeles

Updates on ACA Individual Mandate A new version of the House Republican tax bill does not include a repeal of the ACA individual mandate. The president has been a proponent of repealing the mandate as a way to dismantle the ACA and help pay for cuts in taxes, but a...
Corticosteroids Proven Safer than NSAID to for Gout Patients

Corticosteroids Proven Safer than NSAID to for Gout Patients

For the treatment of inflammation, doctors usually recommend one of two routes: NSAID pain relievers, or corticosteroids. NSAIDs, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in their non-acronymic form, encompass standard painkillers like Ibuprofen and Aspirin. Once...