Dr. Brian B Hoffman M.D.
Internist
1400 Vfw Pkwy Medicine 111 West Roxbury MA, 02132About
Dr. Brian Hoffman is an internist practicing in West Roxbury, MA. Dr. Hoffman specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Hoffman provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Univ De Montreal- Fac De Med- Montreal- Que- Canada 1975
McGill University Faculty of Medicine 1974
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Angiotensin II increases expression of cyclooxygenase-2: implications for the function of vascular smooth muscle cells.
- Augmentation of the noradrenergic system in alpha-2 adrenergic receptor deficient mice: anatomical changes associated with enhanced fear memory.
- Activation of alpha2 adrenergic receptors suppresses fear conditioning: expression of c-Fos and phosphorylated CREB in mouse amygdala.
- Translating research into practice: organizational issues in implementing
- Improving adherence to guidelines for hypertension drug prescribing: cluster-randomized controlled trial of general versus patient-specific recommendations.
- Increased vascular alpha1-adrenergic sensitivity in patients with renal failure: receiving recombinant erythropoeitin.
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
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