Risks of underestimating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in primary care

By Claudio López Bruzual MD The use of clinical signs as a sole guide to assess the severity of respiratory conditions is very limited. This study shows that performing spirometry whenever patients report dyspnea makes a big difference in clinical outcomes.   Photo: Freepik Approximately 1-4% of primary care office visits are due to dyspnea. […]

Gender-related cardiovascular health disparities in patients with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

A novel study shows the worrying differences, sex-related, to care, follow-up, and adherence to treatment, in patients with Atherosclerotic Disease. By Claudio López Bruzual MD Foto: Freepik Case study in patients with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease This was a cross-sectional, multicenter, health care system–based study with patients, across the USA, who have been enrolled in the […]