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Greetings, and welcome to MD News San Antonio. During these uncertain times, I am especially grateful for you, the physicians and healthcare providers on the front lines of battling COVID-19. As this edition began production long before the crisis began in San Antonio, the content might not be relevant for what you are facing right now. I am confi dent that because of your gallant eff orts, we will come through this even stronger than before. MD News will continue to support you by providing valuable content to help you manage your practice. The path to the marketplace for new devices and medications can take years — even under the very best of circumstances. Austin-based MedtoMarket hopes to help remove barriers to FDA approval by bringing together all the diff erent elements, from the big medical device companies to those who sponsor clinical trials, to work side-by-side with physicians, nurses and patients to streamline that process. In our cover story, learn how three innovative companies are providing the resources a medical research startup company needs to bring its vision to life. Several of the articles in this issue focus on cardiology. Our special clinical section explores fi ndings that most nutritional supplements and specialized diets do not improve cardiovascular outcomes, and a separate article highlights how paternal smoking is associated with greater risk for congenital heart defects in infants. In a local story, we take a closer look at Methodist Healthcare's innovative and comprehensive heart, lung and vascular care. Bipolar disorder is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed by primary care providers, and in our mental health article, we take a closer look at this problem and see how mental health professionals can be a part of the solution. Other articles in this issue provide professional guidance as you prepare for the future. In our legal section, we examine the estate planning documents you need, and our fi nance article takes a closer look at the SECURE Act, which overhauls retirement legislation. We also profi le Bridgemoor Transitional Care, which recently added a new pulmonary program to its impressive roster of services. Contact me at 210-859-1232 or clane@mdnews.com to discover how MD News can inform area physicians about your organization's technologies and capabilities. Regards, Cathleen Lane Publisher: Cathleen Lane Managing Editor: Jenny Havron Contributing Writers: Steve Barrett, Kim Briones, Thomas Crocker, Deborah Levi Lane, Katy Mena- Berkley, David Moore, Patty Rouse Vargas President: Eric Silberman Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President of Creative Services: Eric Jackson Vice President of Operations: Tyler Hardekopf In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Jennifer K. Matthew Designer: Kimmi Patterson Creative Services: Erika Bennett, Skye Childers, Mariela Cosentino, Sarah Fredriksson, Jennifer Oncay, Jenn Webster Production: Wade Sain Financial Services: Ashley Byrd Audience Development: Debbie Dodski Advertising Sales: Dale Lane, 210-859-1233 or dale.lane2@gmail.com MD News is published by True North Custom 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 112 Chattanooga, TN 37402 423-266-3234 | truenorthcustom.com Although ever y precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2020, True North Custom. All rights reser ved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. The healthcare providers featured in MD News comply with applicable federal laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite 112, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News San Antonio edition, contact Cathleen Lane at 210-859-1232 or clane@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other in for ma tion related to this local edi tion of MD News to clane@mdnews.com. San Antonio 05-723 PUBLISHER from the ............................................... Cathleen Lane PUBLISHER San Antonio ............................................... clane@mdnews.com 210-859-1232 ...............................................