Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #chronicdiseases
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Sarcopenia and Cardiovascular Diseases: @CircAHA
From the Geriatric Cardiology Leadership Council: @ACCinTouch
Main congratulations to @Dr_Alfaraidy: a board certified geriatrician and a cardiology fellow - she is amazing AND the best: @ParagGoyalMD 👏
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From the Geriatric Cardiology Leadership Council: @ACCinTouch
Main congratulations to @Dr_Alfaraidy: a board certified geriatrician and a cardiology fellow - she is amazing AND the best: @ParagGoyalMD 👏
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1/ 🚨 Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle strength, mass & function, worsened by chronic illness like CVD, kidney disease, & cancer 😷🩺
2/ 👴👵 Older adults face higher risks: faster CVD progression, mortality, falls, & reduced quality of life 📉
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After so many years of work and as a post Epstein-Barr virus infection #MECFS sufferer it makes me really happy that they have put our article on the cover of the August issue of Pathogens journal 👉:mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/8
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After so many years of work and as a post Epstein-Barr virus infection #MECFS sufferer it makes me really happy that they have put our article on the cover of the August issue of Pathogens journal 👉:mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/8
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Until recently nobody talked about post-viral syndromes (actually they should be called chronic infectious syndromes) and they left all of us patients isolated both at a health and social level. Unfortunately it took another virus like #SARSCoV2 to show us how viruses are ...(2/)
...capable of developing chronic diseases like #LongCovid . It is curious that for bacterial infections we use antibiotics but for viral infections we leave it to our immune system to manage to control it. This must change. (3/)
1/4 My statement highlights the 100th anniversary of the discovery of #insulin @UofT, reminding us of our great achievements and continuing challenges as the global public health burden of diabetes increases, exacerbated by inequities. canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/4 Those who experience social and economic inequities face a higher risk of developing diabetes and other chronic diseases, which puts them at greater risk of severe illness from #COVID19 in Canada and worldwide.
3/4 Equity matters - we must do more to support communities disproportionately affected by #ChronicDiseases & #COVID19. It is also important for individuals to reduce their risk by being physically active, eating well, and not smoking.
1/5 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦 : Today, in lieu of a daily in-person update to the media, I have issued a Sunday statement you can read in full here: canada.ca/en/public-heal…
2/5 Our efforts have worked to ↓ the #COVID19 infection rate and ↑ capacity to keep spread under manageable control, but limiting the overall impact of COVID-19 means taking care of our broader health and wellbeing.
3/5 As we think about getting prepared for fall, lets turn our #SundayThoughts to getting our physical and #MentalHealth in the best shape possible. #SelfCare and #FamilyCare is #TakeThatStep #HealthCare #DentalCare
1/5 #COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: routine medical appts for essential preventative health services like vaccinations #VaccinesWork, cancer screening, dental care, and management of #ChronicDiseases are a MUST DO to limit #COVID19 impact.
2/5 With #COVID19 under manageable control and daily case counts ↓ in 🇨🇦, it’s a great time for you and your loved ones to catch up on any missed appointments and get ahead with prevention visits before the fall/winter.
3/5 Don’t let things get worse before they can be made better! Never delay health visits for acute illness or injuries, #MentalHealth, problematic substance use, vaccinations, #ChronicDiseases. Not sure? Start with a call. #TakeThatStep
1/3 Health, social and other vital support services include regular health visits for management of #ChronicDiseases, healthy development and vaccinations as well as #MentalHealth and problematic substance use supports. #VaccinesWork
2/3 Health and social service providers have a range of #publichealth measures to ensure you and your loved ones can safely access services and supports. Call your local health provider/social service provider to find out more.
3/3 Many service providers offer virtual appointments where possible/appropriate and @CdnTogether’s Wellness Together online platform offers immediate #MentalHealth and substance use support for ALL AGES at no cost. #TakeThatStep ca.portal.gs
1/6 As we consider the broader impacts of #COVID19 on the health of Canadians, I am reminding everyone that it is vital to maintain health visits for you and your family. #ChronicDiseases #Vaccines #MentalHealth
2/6 This includes keeping health visits for everything from prevention & #vaccines, to #MentalHealth & chronic disease management and not delaying for immediate attention for life-threatening health & mental health concerns. #COVIDCoping
3/6 Delays in seeking urgent care for life-threatening illness like heart attack & stroke can result in immediate ↑ in death rates. Delays in chronic disease management like #diabetes care can ↑ illness & death rates down the line.
1/5 Today is #NationalPhysiciansDay & I’m taking a moment to acknowledge the important work that #physicians are doing across 🇨🇦 and around the world. Some are working tirelessly to care for & save the lives of patients with #COVID19… #Grateful
2/5…Others are working despite #COVID19, to maintain the best level of care for patients in all others healthcare areas, from emergency medicine to #MentalHealth, #ChronicDiseases management & #prevention programs, incl. #vaccines.
3/5 I would also like to acknowledge the leadership, support and wisdom of my provincial & territorial medical officer of health colleagues - their collaboration has made us all stronger in leading 🇨🇦 through the rough terrain of #COVID19
1/4#COVID19 key concerns in 🇨🇦: As the weeks of #StayAtHome continue, Canada’s #physicians thank Canadians for their efforts but want to remind all Canadians to NOT stop doing what is vital to maintain health.
2/4 🇨🇦’s #physicians couldn’t be prouder at how Canadians have taken on #publichealth advice, while adding a dash of creativity and vigour, while keeping #StrongerTogether with music, humour & the magic of kindness. #KindnessMatters #TeamCanada
3/4 Even w\ #COVID19, #healthcareheroes are there to address your health issues. Virtual appointments may be possible & a whole range of precautions are in place to prevent spread of COVID-19 in healthcare settings.
