Matthew Fiedler
mattfied.bsky.social
Matthew Fiedler
@mattfied.bsky.social
Weill Cornell Physiology & Biophysics PhD candidate in Francisco Altamirano's Lab at Houston Methodist. Focused on engineered heart tissues and the cardiac implications of polycystic kidney disease
Reposted by Matthew Fiedler
Niacin is no longer recommended as a treatment for lowering cholesterol. It’s not as effective at lowering cholesterol as other medications are, and it can lead to adverse effects. cle.clinic/42T8RtY
How Too Much Niacin Can Raise Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
In the past, niacin (aka vitamin B3) was sometimes recommended to help people manage their cholesterol. But not anymore. A preventive cardiology expert explains how it can be harmful.
cle.clinic
April 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Reposted by Matthew Fiedler
Opening day is finally here! Introducing the newest hospital in the Houston Methodist family - Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital.

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital has been years in the making and we’re so excited to be a part of the #Cypress Community.
March 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Reposted by Matthew Fiedler
AI cannot replace the critical role of human expertise, particularly when it comes to patient care.

Join this live session on April 8, powered by HRX Innovation Partner Baxter, to explore how healthcare outcomes may be advanced in collaboration with AI.

Save your seat today at bit.ly/3DFGmpX.
March 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Reposted by Matthew Fiedler
Today is #WorldObesityDay!

We must act NOW to prevent its detrimental effects on the cardiovascular system!
Obesity and cardiovascular disease: an ESC clinical consensus statement -> ow.ly/G3UY50V9n3c

#Obesity #cardiovascular
March 4, 2025 at 3:36 PM