Dr. Raj Dasgupta | 4x Board-Certified Medical Doctor | Source | Chief Medical Advisor at Pillar4 Media
Dr. Raj Dasgupta | 4x Board-Certified Medical Doctor
Dr. Raj Dasgupta, Pillar4's Chief Medical Advisor, is quadruple board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. His extensive experience as an active clinician and clinical researcher positions him at the forefront of medical advancements. With over two decades of global teaching and clinical research, Dr. Dasgupta is a respected authority in his field.
His life mission is to educate patients, students and aspiring doctors to better patient care. Dr. Raj completed his Internal Medicine residency at Michigan State University, Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship at Columbia University, Saint Lukes & Roosevelt Hospital and Sleep Medicine fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital.
During his training, Dr. Raj received numerous awards including: Resident of the Year, Fellow of the Year and the Director’s Award for research. After his training, Dr. Raj worked at Abington Hospital which is affiliated with Jefferson University where he received the faculty teacher of the year.
His first book in a series titled “Medicine Morning Report: Beyond the Pearls” is published by Elsevier. Dr. Raj has appeared on various media platforms and television shows such as “The Doctors”, “Bill Nye Saves the World”, “ESPN”, “Larry King Now” and more.
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The association between insomnia and stroke is multifactorial but includes sympathetic activation which can result in arterial hypertension, and glucose intolerance. Also, disturbed sleep plays an important role and contributes to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events.
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The main difference between BPAP and CPAP sleep apnea devices lies in air pressure delivery. BPAPs offer one level of air pressure during inhalation and another for exhalation. CPAPs offer one fixed pressure setting. BPAP is used instead of CPAP in certain conditions that require more specialized breathing support during sleep such as patients who retains carbon dioxide (CO2).
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Opting for high-quality and nutritional snacks over highly processed ones can be beneficial for various reasons. Healthy snacks, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains, provide essential nutrients that contribute to steady energy levels, weight management, and a reduced risk of diseases. It is important to consume snacks in moderation and take into account individual dietary requirements. If you require guidance or have specific dietary concerns, consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice and support.
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Napping regularly linked to high blood pressure and stroke, study finds | CNN
People who often nap have a greater chance of developing high blood pressure and having a stroke, a large new study found. That might be because of underlying sleep disorders that are harming their regular sleep, experts say.
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Morning in America | Dr. Raj Dasgupta
Pulmonologist and sleep specialist, Dr. Raj Dasgupta, on NewsNation’s Morning in America show, to discuss the extensive physical health benefits of walking. In this interview with host Adrienne Bankert, Dr. Dasgupta delves into a study on how walking may lower people’s risk for cancer and aids in the overall viability and functioning of nearly every organ in the body.
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Dr. Raj Dasgupta Answers Your Sleep Questions
Sleep specialist Dr. Raj Dasgupta talks about how to get a good night's rest with KTLA’s 5 Live on July 25, 2018. More info is at doctorrajd.com.
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