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May 21, 2021
Tariq Ahmad MD, MPH and John K. Forrest, MD
After more than a year, COVID-19 has changed the practice of medicine. Effective health care executives rely on empathy to create an inclusive work environment and deliver high-quality health care.
Tariq Ahmad MD, MPH and John K. Forrest, MD discuss their experiences with the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) leadership development programs and how academic medical centers can navigate the global pandemic. They offer practical advice to inspire and motivate teams such as incorporating soft skills into medical training and the value of getting feedback from direct reports. The conversation has been edited for clarity.
12 of the healthiest foods in Indian cuisine May 26, 2021, 1:12 PM IST
Dieticians from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a United States nonprofit with more than 17,000 doctor members, released a report on the 12 healthiest foods that can help Indians improve blood sugar, reduce cancer risk, reduce inflammation, and improve overall health. These foods are already present in Indian cuisine, and focusing on a diet that includes these ingredients, is low in fat, free of dairy, and free of animal products can help reduce symptoms of chronic disease.
This report is part of the ongoing nutrition series, Fight Diabetes With Food a free online nutrition course taught by Indian health experts and doctors from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Tobacco use continues to be a primary contributor to the global burden of disease, causing an estimated 12% of deaths worldwide among people aged 30 and over. Four leading cardiovascular organizations - American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, European Society of Cardiology and World Heart Federation - today released a joint opinion calling for greater action at the global scale to end the tobacco epidemic once and for all.