Tamara Thomas

Tamara Thomas, CHC, is the Editor-in-Chief of Urban Health Today and the host of the Urban Health Weekly podcast.

Articles by Tamara Thomas

Tamara ThomasDiabetes & CMD | March 24, 2023
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in plastics could increase the likelihood of women developing diabetes.
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Tamara ThomasHeart Health | March 20, 2023
Significant association exists between periodontitis and atrial fibrosis.
Tamara ThomasHeart Health | March 13, 2023
A new AHA guideline offers a standardized approach for assessing individuals suspected of having a transient ischemic attack.
Tamara ThomasHeart Health | March 11, 2023
Middle-aged women with smaller hearts are more likely to have lowered cardiorespiratory function.
Tamara ThomasAsthma | March 7, 2023
Adopting zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), or electric cars, is associated with improved air quality and respiratory health.
Tamara ThomasDermatology | March 6, 2023
Existing diagnostic criteria for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) may not fully apply to pediatric patients.
Tamara ThomasDermatology | March 3, 2023
The representation of Black and Latinx resident trainees in dermatology is lower than in other specialties.
Tamara ThomasUrban Health Weekly | March 3, 2023
Dr. Monica Soni, Associate CMO for New Century Health, discusses Time Toxicity, challenges clinicians to rethink cancer care.
Tamara ThomasDermatology | March 1, 2023
A common fatty acid found in the Western diet breaks down into compounds that negatively impact psoriatic lesions.
Tamara ThomasDigital Health | March 1, 2023
Contrary to previous beliefs, telehealth delivers mental health services effectively.
Tamara ThomasWorkforce News | February 24, 2023
Researchers found that notification volume was not the sole predictor of burnout for primary care physicians.
Tamara ThomasInfectious Diseases | February 22, 2023
Transgender women have a 66X higher risk of HIV than the general population and even greater for transgender women of color.
Tamara ThomasAsthma | February 21, 2023
According to new research, adults living with persistent asthma may be at a higher risk for heart attack or stroke
Tamara ThomasVideo | February 21, 2023
Dr. Monica Soni, Associate Chief Medical Officer for New Century Health, talks about Time Toxicity
Tamara ThomasHeart Health | February 20, 2023
Treatment plans for heart attacks and heart-related chest pain may require modification for people 75 and older.
Tamara ThomasAsthma | February 13, 2023
Depression in parents may negatively impact asthma care for their children.
Tamara ThomasHeart Health | February 13, 2023
Two studies analyzed factors associated with cases of rheumatic heart disease arising in North America.
Tamara ThomasUrban Health Weekly | February 13, 2023
Seli Fakorzi, MA, LPC-S, on the Impact of Social Media on Youth and Teen Mental Health
Tamara ThomasAsthma | February 6, 2023
Stakeholders in some US schools avoid stocking life-saving albuterol asthma inhalers due to liability concerns.
Tamara ThomasHeart Disease Prevention | February 6, 2023
Environmental stressors like air pollution and extreme temperatures have multiple harmful effects on the heart.