J Natl Med Assoc
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This study examines the association between perceived social support and the prevalence of physical and mental health conditions among adult patients of an urban free medical clinic. ⋯ Perceiving sufficient social support was associated with lower rates of several mental and physical health disorders. Social support may act as a barrier or buffer to poor health caused by the stressful living conditions often experienced by low-income underinsured people. Males and females may experience this social support buffering differently.
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A professorship chair established at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine for Edward S. Cooper, MD, was endowed with $2 million. This new professorship is in honor of the wonderful physician who has dedicated his life to the field of cardiovascular disease and stroke, while epitomizing excellence in research, teaching, and patient care.
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Editorial Biography Historical Article
Professor Edward Sawyer Cooper, MD: a life devoted to stroke and cardiovascular disease care and research.
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To determine the prevalence of fatty liver and to assess its association with hyperlipidemia and other metabolic risk factors in HIV/AIDS patients on long-term antiretroviral therapy. ⋯ The prevalence of hepatic steatosis is lower than reported in Caucasian populations, but strongly associated with hepatomegaly and hyperlipidemia in subjects on long-term HAART. Early recognition of fatty liver and regular screening for lipid are warranted in Africans receiving long-term HAART.
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To identify barriers and opportunities for quality diabetes care in safety net practices. ⋯ Patients were less likely than clinicians to identify systemic and contextual factors contributing to poor diabetes care. From the front line's perspective, enabling patient self-management and systemic support is a target for improving diabetes care in safety net practices.