Non-scientific threats to public health are spreading and something need to be done to debunk bad science almost daily in any aspect of modern life. Listen to my brief piece to be introduced to one example - advocacy should be now a regular role of any good scientist! Francesco P Cappuccio implores journal editors to make sure that prior to publication, independent reviewers vigorously contest unfounded claims about sodium intake.
This is the first comprehensive account of salt consumption in the WHO European Region. Although progress has been made, there is still cause for concern, and the progression of population salt reduction should be accelerated to stop the epidemic of cardiovascular disease.
SHOULD OWLS TAKE BP TABLETS LATER IN THE DAY COMPARED TO LARKS? (eClinicalMedicine)
Alignment of dosing time of blood pressure therapy with personal chronotype lowers the incidence of heart attacks compared to a "misaligned" dosing time regimen. Read the latest research in eClinicalMedicine.
An integrative, patient-focused, multimodal multidisciplinary approach to the management of hypertension by clinicians, payers and policymakers, involving patients, is required to achieve long-term improvements in population health and cost-efficiency for healthcare systems. Please read our latest article in the Journal of Internal Medicine.
Congratulations to Josh for his latest achievement in such a short period of time. I hope this paper will inspire others in addressing this important public health issue.
DIETARY SODIUM 'CONTROVERSY' - ISSUES AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS (Curr Nutr Reports)
Proud of my 500th published paper addresses such an important issue: "Inappropriate research methodology, lack of rigor in research, conflicts of interest and commercial bias, questions of professional conduct, and lack of policies to protect public interests are likely to contribute to the controversy about reducing dietary sodium".
The effect of plant-based dietary patterns on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled intervention trials. Gibbs J, Gaskin E, Ji C, Miller MA, Cappuccio FP. J Hypertens - See VIDEO ABSTRACT
A FOREIGN ACCENT DOES NOT IMPLY THE PERSON IS ANY LESS INTELLIGENT.
A foreign accent implies the person is smart enough to know two languages, and brave enough to do their job in the second. They are well out of their comfort zone and doing their absolute best to assimilate. Instead of making them feel less than by highlighting their accent, support them, encourage them, and highlight their bravery.
GLOBAL WEBINAR ON NOCTURNAL HYPERTENSION
Have you ever measured your blood pressure whilst asleep? You wonder why I ask! Join the GLOBAL WEBINAR to find out why it is important and how to measure and manage it. On November 18th, 2021 - sessions at 12:30 and 18:00 (CET). Registration is free and there is opportunity for a Q&A.
Delighted to be part of the launch of the national campaign to prevent hypertension through population salt reduction in Georgia!