New Multisociety Hypertension Guideline Is Released Allan S. Brett, MD and Karol E. Watson, MD, PhD, FACC reviewing Whelton PK et al. J Am Coll Cardiol 2017 Nov 13. The guideline lowers thresholds for categorizing people as having hypertension and for prescribing drug…
Shingrix The short version: As many of you know, a new shingles vaccine (“SHINGRIX”) was introduced in the past year, and is recommended for all adults over 50 years of age. The new vaccine is much more effective than the old…
What is At-Home Genetic Testing? Understanding what an at-home test will – and will not – tell you For a price (typically several hundred to a thousand dollars) you can order a genetic testing kit online or by phone. You’ll…
Happy Fall! It is hard to believe it has been 15 years since the practice opened as the first concierge/personalized care physician practice in San Antonio. At the time a patient-centered practice was controversial. A practice that restricted its size…