Anthony J. Viera, MD, MPH

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Renewing the dream

Author:: Anthony J. Viera, MD, MPH

Publish date: November 13, 2023

This final issue of The Journal of Family Practice marks the end of an era of nearly 50 years of publication.

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Feeling salty about our sodium intake

Author:: Anthony J. Viera, MD, MPH

Publish date: October 11, 2023

Should we replace even a small amount of the sodium in processed foods with potassium?

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Tools—and rules—to support behavior change

Author:: Anthony J. Viera, MD, MPH

Publish date: September 12, 2023

This 2-step rule is tech-free and can be applied by patients in a few seconds to make healthier food choices.

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Just a simple country doctor

Author:: Anthony J. Viera, MD, MPH

Publish date: July 21, 2023

My goal as this journal’s editorin-chief will be to continue its high academic standing while maintaining its utility for busy clinicians.

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Hypertension—or not? Looking beyond office BP readings

Author:: Anthony J. Viera, MD, MPH

Publish date: May 10, 2022

Follow these strategies and tips for using home and 24-hour ambulatory measurements to more accurately assess a patient’s blood pressure.

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7 questions to ask when evaluating a noninferiority trial

Author:: Anthony J. Viera, MD, MPH

Publish date: February 28, 2014

While most physicians are accustomed to evaluating randomized placebo-controlled studies, many are less familiar with the purpose and takeaway of ...

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How effective are hypertension self-care interventions?

Author:: Anthony J. Viera, MD, MPH

Publish date: March 1, 2007

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Simplification of the dosing regimen (eg, once-daily instead of multiple dosing) improves patients’ adherence to antihyperte...