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The 7-step self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) quick guide
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Physician-tested tools can improve patients' health

Medical practices are trying to keep up with large numbers of patients who have type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Free turnkey tools are available for physicians to immediately use in their practices to help improve their patient’s health.

Diabetes
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Cardiovascular health under the microscope in special JAMA issue

A special theme issue of JAMA takes a close look at cardiovascular health, with studies related to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. The latest data show that nearly one in three American adults—approximately 70 million—have high blood pressure, and more than one-half of these adults don't have it under control.

Hypertension
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Find out what physicians of the future need to succeed

Get a glimpse into the physician of the future and learn to “skate to where the puck is going” with a special continuing medical education (CME) session at the 2014 AMA Annual Meeting, 8 to 9:30 a.m. June 9 at the Hyatt Regency  in Chicago.

Annual Meeting
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JAMA takes close look at cardiovascular health

The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) released spotlight studies that relate to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease in conjunction with the American College of Cardiology’s Scientific Sessions 2014.  One study highlights the differences betw...

Hypertension