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Dr. David Fiore, MD

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David C. Fiore, M.D. is the Professor and Vice-Chair of Family and Community Medicin, and Program Director for the Family Medicine Residency at the University of Nevada Medical School.

In addition to teaching students and residents in the Family Medicine Center and during hospital round, Dr. Fiore has coordinated and instructed first and second year courses in physical diagnosis and community medicine.  Dr. Fiore has been heavily invested in the issue of professionalism in medicine; he helped initiate the University of Nevada School of Medicine Honor Code and Honor Committee (which he co-chairs) as well as the Professional Development Committee (which he also co-chairs).  Dr. Fiore also has a passion for Wilderness Medicine and teaches students, allied health professions, physicians and others on this exciting topic.




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  • University of Nevada School of Medicine

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  • David Fiore, MD
    David Fiore, MD of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered:
    Can weight loss lower high blood pressure?
    Weight loss is very effective at lowering blood pressure. In fact, a loss of just 10 - 20 pounds can sometimes be all it takes to get your blood pressure back in the normal range with medications.  Full Post
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    David Fiore, MD of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered:
    Is primary high blood pressure life-threatening?

    Primary, or "essential", hypertension is dangerous in the long run and can lead to strokes and heart attacks. Unless your blood pressure is VERY high (over 180/120) it's unlikely to cause immediate life-threatening problems. Any level of high blood pressure (hypertension) should prompt a visit to

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    David Fiore, MD answered:
    Is there a link between depression and fibromyalgia?
    Depression and/or anxiety have been found to be in 30-50% of patients that have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Mood disturbances and difficulty concentrating have also been attributed to fibromyalgia, but are also common complaints with depression. It is important to be aware that depression...  Full Post
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    David Fiore, MD answered:
    What causes a Rheumatoid Arthritis flare-up?
    In most cases, flare-ups of rheumatoid arthritis occur for no apparent reason. Often there can be worsening of the disease as part of its natural rhythm in the body. There can also be variation where one sees an increase in disease activity as a direct result of decreased effectiveness of...  Full Post
  • David Fiore, MD
    David Fiore, MD answered:
    Is there a link between depression and fibromyalgia?
    Depression and/or anxiety have been found to be in 30-50% of patients that have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Mood disturbances and difficulty concentrating have also been attributed to fibromyalgia, but are also common complaints with depression. It is important to be aware that depression...  Full Post
  • David Fiore, MD
    David Fiore, MD answered:
    What causes a Rheumatoid Arthritis flare-up?
    In most cases, flare-ups of rheumatoid arthritis occur for no apparent reason. Often there can be worsening of the disease as part of its natural rhythm in the body. There can also be variation where one sees an increase in disease activity as a direct result of decreased effectiveness of...  Full Post
  • David Fiore, MD
    David Fiore, MD answered:
    Can I restore my physical appearance if I quit smoking?
    A common side effect of cigarette smoking is outward signs of aging and even yellowing of the skin. Smokers can often look a decade older than they actually are, due to this damage. Quitting smoking can reduce these effects and, in some people, the effects will vanish altogether.  Full Post
  • David Fiore, MD
    David Fiore, MD answered:
    How do I check if an unconscious victim's airway is open?
    In order to check whether someone's airway is open, you should perform what is called a "jaw tilt, chin lift." In order to perform this maneuver, you need to tilt the victim's chin up and then, grasping behind the jaw on both sides, lift upward. After this, you should watch for breathing...  Full Post
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    David Fiore, MD answered:
    Are all headaches sinusitis?
    Not all headaches are sinusitis. In addition to sinus causes, there are several other causes of headaches, including migraines, tension headaches, and cluster headaches. Also, sinusitis doesn't necessarily cause headaches, but they are common due to the pressure effects that come along with...  Full Post
  • David Fiore, MD
    David Fiore, MD answered:
    What is motion sickness?
    Motion sickness is a very common form of dizziness that is caused by prolonged periods of motion such as in a car or on an amusement ride, or by large amounts of visual stimulation such as in 3-D movies. Common symptoms include paleness, nausea, vomiting, sweating, and dizziness. Motion s...  Full Post