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GOVERNOR REJECTS EXPANDED SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR OPTOMETRISTS (HB 349). Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte affirmed the critical role of New Hampshire ophthalmologists and underscored the importance of rigorous education, specialized training, and clinical expertise in ensuring the highest... Continue Reading
March 26, 2026 White Coat Day in New Hampshire! Physicians gathered on March 26 to talk with legislators about key issues that are impacting patient care, physician practice and public health issues. Governor Kelly Ayotte, the Senate and Legislature each declared March 26 as White Coat Day -... Continue Reading
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Digital health technology has expanded rapidly over the past decade. Many of our patients now routinely use wearable devices to track heart rate, sleep quality, physical activity, and even fall risk. Despite this growth, blood pressure (BP) management technology remains comparatively conservative.... Continue Reading
Physicians dedicate their lives to the rigorous training and education required to care for patients and to build lasting, meaningful relationships with those they serve. These relationships are the cornerstone of effective medical care—formed through trust, communication, and the time... Continue Reading
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Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal mortality worldwide and affect approximately 13-15% of all pregnancies in the United States. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy include gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, and chronic hypertension. The... Continue Reading
Topics in this News Roundup Cancer Cardiology Care and Insurance Costs Caregiving and Patient Support Children's Health Chronic Health Conditions Consumer and Patient Safety Criminalization of Medicine Dermatology Disabled Populations and Health Care Endocrinology Environmental... Continue Reading
Blood pressure remains one of the most powerful—and modifiable—predictors of risk factors for development of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke, kidney disease, heart attack, dementia and mortality. Yet despite its routine use in clinical practice, blood pressure measurement is... Continue Reading
Topics in this News Roundup Cancer Cardiology Care and Insurance Costs Caregiving and Patient Support Children's Health Chronic Health Conditions Consumer and Patient Safety Criminalization of Medicine Dermatology Disabled Populations and Health Care Endocrinology Environmental... Continue Reading
As physicians, we do everything that we can to make sure that our patients can live healthy and productive lives. We know the risks of uncontrolled hypertension, and that lifestyle interventions such as managing weight, healthy diet, exercise, avoiding alcohol use, avoiding smoking, managing... Continue Reading
NHMS Membership renewal period: January 1, 2026 to March 30, 2026 Continue Reading
