Doctors in White Coats Return to Dress Codes
Medical-school lecturer Dr. Lawrence J. Brandt argues for formal dress in healthcare, citing patient comfort with white coats and name tags. His commentary in Archives of Internal Medicine notes attire affects patients of all ages and regions, despite white coat syndrome concerns.
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Los Angeles Times
Lawrence J. Brandt
Brandt
The
Archives of Internal Medicine
Hippocrates
Michael Dangovian
William Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak
Mich
Dangovian
Mercer University School of Medicine
Macon
Doctors tackle obesity treatment gaps and new approaches
Medical professionals across the United States explore stronger nutrition training and innovative methods to combat obesity. Experts like Dr. David Heber and Dr. Kill Freier push curricula and programs, while surgeons, yoga, and even viral research aim to address the root causes and patient needs.
Do it yourself guide to weight talk in clinics
A guide to conversations about weight between patients and doctors. It urges patients to prepare questions schedule longer visits and choose doctors who understand obesity and related diseases. It cautions against pills or fad diets and stresses practical steps and clear communication.
Cedar Rapids Health Classes and Prenatal Programs Schedule
Mercy Medical Center and Helen G Nassif Center list multiple health education offerings in Cedar Rapids. Smoking cessation, Lamaze classes, midlife education, prenatal courses, and a music program for pregnancy and infancy are scheduled with dates in July and October, contact numbers provided for preregistration and information.
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Helen G. Nassif
Cedar Rapids
Nancy Thomas
Deb Oldakowski
Obesity Epidemic Talk at Cedar Rapids Church
Mended Hearts hosts a 7 p.m. Thursday session at First Baptist Church Cedar Rapids. Nurse Nick Davis speaks on the obesity epidemic. Information line shows 319 369 7941.
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First Baptist Church
Northland Ave
Cedar Rapids
Nick Davis
CPAP and BiPAP Clinics Schedule Details
Walk in clinics Tuesday 8 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. in the Katz Cardiovascular Conference Room Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids. Appointments also available. Contact 319 363 1308 or 1888 686 4498. Wednesday CPAP and BiPAP clinic 2 to 6 p.m. St Luke’s sixth floor Cedar Rapids. Mask fittings and device info. Appointment 319 369 8760.
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Katz Cardiovascular
Lundy Pavilion
Mercy Medical
Advanced Tai Chi classes offered at Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids
The notice lists Advanced Tai Chi from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Mondays July 7 to Aug 25 in the Red Room at Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids and Beginning Tai Chi from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays July 7 to Aug 25 at Mercy Fitness Center Cedar Rapids. For cost and registration call (319) 365-3265.
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Red Room
Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Fitness Center
Mercy Medical Center Support Groups Schedule
Transplant Support Group meets 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Room 11-32 at Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids. Call 319 339 4772 for details. Breast-feeding Support Group runs 10 30 to noon Wednesday in Birthplace Classroom at Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids. Call 319 398 6561 for information.
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Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids
Birthplace Classroom
Hot flashes study compares progesterone to antidepressant
A Cedar Rapids Oncology Project enrollment seeks women with breast cancer history DCIS or LCIS who are disease free and have hot flashes for at least one month. Study led by Shana Coker contact 319 363 2690 Ext 321 for details.
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LCIS
Cedar Rapids
Shana Coker
Prostate Drug Study Involves Cedar Rapids Men
Doctors at Oncology Associates and 59 male patients from Cedar Rapids joined the National Cancer Institute prostate cancer study of finasteride. The study, paused after finding a one quarter risk reduction in some men, also noted certain men who took finasteride developed more aggressive tumors. Oncology Associates contributed seven years.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Oncology Associates
National Cancer Institute
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Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
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Wayne State University
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University of California
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