FE ATURE
SPORTS CARDIOLOGY AT HEALTH QUEST'S
HEART CENTER: ENHANCING PERFORMANCE AND
GUARDING AGAINST EXERCISE-RELATED RISK
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Competitors at a ll levels of athletics can be assessed for their
risk of unexpected cardiac events as well as work toward
pea k cardiovascular performance, thanks to the specia lized
services provided by Hea lth Quest 's Heart Center.
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION: PEDIATRICS
MEETING THE CHALLENGE OF TRANSITIONING
DIABETIC YOUNG PEOPLE TO ADULT CARE 16
Researchers have developed a cost-effective model to move
teens and young adults with Type 1 diabetes to adult-
care providers.
A BREATH OF FOUL AIR: POLLUTION AND
PEDIATRIC DIABETES RISK 18
Certain children may face a higher likelihood of developing
Type 2 diabetes if they live in areas with heav y air pollution, a
study suggests.
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DEPARTMENTS
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 05
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 12
BUSINESS OF MEDICINE 14
LOCAL NEWS 20
UPCOMING CME EVENTS 22
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