Dennis R. Lester, MD

07/22/2025

Most viewed this week from JAMA Internal Medicine: This Patient Page covers weight-loss medications, focusing on food craving reduction, blood glucose control, dietary strategies, exercise for muscle retention, and lifestyle changes to prevent weight regain.

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06/04/2025

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05/06/2025

04/26/2025

This clinical trial evaluates the efficacy of combining coronary artery calcium scoring with a prevention strategy to limit plaque progression in intermediate-risk patients with a family history of premature coronary artery disease.

04/16/2025

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04/16/2025

On Thursday, April 17th at 12pm (Eastern), our very own Executive Medical Director, Dr. Eric Penniman, DO, will be a featured panelist on the nationally renowned podcast "Bright Spots in Healthcare," hosted by Eric Glazer. The podcast will also air simultaneously as a free, live webinar. Visit www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com to register!

04/13/2025

This JAMA Internal Medicine Patient Page describes when supplemental oxygen is needed and how to get started with using it.

04/10/2025

This JAMA Patient Page describes anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, reasons for higher rates of ACL injuries in female athletes, and injury treatment and prevention measures.

https://ja.ma/4couGVq

04/10/2025

Supporting recommendations from the latest guideline on , ’s new infographic 👇 shares the benefits of participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program, what these programs entail and where patients can access care.

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04/07/2025

This narrative review summarizes current evidence on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia.