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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FROM THE PUBLISHER +++ +++ H H ELLO, AND WELCOME to the March issue of MD News Lower Hudson/Bronx. In the 1980s, Montefiore Medical Center surgeons developed the Einstein repair for the mitral valve, a major contribution to the progression of valve repair surgical technique. Today, experts at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein School of Medicine continue to collaborate to bring science to the heart of medicine. In this issue, we highlight the recently launched Comprehensive Heart Valve Repair Program at the Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart & Vascular Care. Internationally renowned cardiac specialist Robert E. Michler, M.D., has partnered with Mario J. Garcia, M.D., a leader in the development and clinical advancement of cardiac diagnostic technology, to provide the most advanced treatments for conditions and diseases of the aortic and mitral valves. Also in this issue, we examine the pros and cons of patients using the Internet to self-diagnose. Recent reports indicate that eight out of 10 people surf the Web for insight into their health, and seeking health information on the Internet only stands to increase. While some patients will believe inaccurate information they find online — which could cause them to doubt or disregard their physicians' advice — many patients are simply attempting to empower themselves to become active participants in their health care. Just as self-diagnosis can be detrimental to the physician/patient relationship, so too can outright dismissal of an empowered patient by a physician. Read on to learn how to avoid difficult situations with patients and ensure the Internet is an asset, not a liability, for both patient and physician. As you flip through the pages of this publication, you'll also find pertinent information about medical research and trending topics, in addition to news from the local health care community. My goal is to spark an open dialogue among health care providers through the pages of MD News Lower Hudson/ Bronx. Feel free to further the conversation by contacting me. Best regards, Dan Senkiw P U B L I SHE R (914) 967-6565 T dansenkiw@mdnews.com Hillside Place, Rye, NY 10580 Lower Hudson/Bronx Publisher: Dan Senkiw Editor-in-Chief: Shannon Bova Managing Editor: Maggie Neff Photographer: Don Dempsey, White Light Photography Chief Executive Officer and Executive Editor: David McDonald Chief Operating Officer: Tony Young Chief Creative Officer: J. Kevin Tugman Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Executive Publisher: Doug Dauray Vice President, Operations B2B: Carrie Dierks In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Market Development Manager: Ashley Barnett Designer: Travis Knight Creative Services: Maggie Behringer, Travis Knight, Ed Lammon, Kimmi Patterson, David Smith, Emily Young Production: Allison Fincher, Lori Foust Financial Services: Doug Condra, Lori Elliott Audience Development: Mitzi Brock, Debbie Dodski MD News is published by True North Custom Media 735 Broad Street, Suite 708 Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 266-3234 | truenorthcustom.com Although every 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 2012, True North Custom Media. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. POSTMASTER: Please send notices on Form 3579 to 735 Broad Street, Suite 708, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Are you a physician or other health care professional with a special interest in health care IT? Check out HIT Exchange. A sister publication of MD News, HIT Exchange is the leading source for the latest in health care information technology. Register for print, Web, digital or our new iPad version at www.hitexchangemedia.com. 4 | Lower Hudson/Bronx MD NEWS ■ MDNEWS.COM Advertise in MD News For more information on advertising in the MD News Lower Hudson/Bronx edition, call Publisher Dan Senkiw at (914) 967-6565 or e-mail dansenkiw@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to dansenkiw@mdnews.com or via fax to (914) 967-1165. 05-841