Research conducted by Catherine Vanchiere, MD, third-year internal medicine resident at Temple University Hospital, and colleagues and published online in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that the more fires a firefighter fought per year, the higher risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat. HealthDay and Physician’s Weekly highlighted the research.
Weather Alert: Temple Health remains open, though some appointments or services may be adjusted. Patients will be contacted directly if their visit is affected. Please check TempleHealth.org for updates and monitor myTempleHealth for changes to scheduled appointments.
800-TEMPLE-MED
Schedule Appointment
SEARCH TEMPLE HEALTH
Related News
Dr. Seyedmohammad Pourshahid Participates in Q&A with American Thoracic Society
Posted January 23, 2026Seyedmohammad Pourshahid, MD, MPH, Medical Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Temple University Hospital-Main Campus, participated in a Q&A with the American Thoracic Society as part of the ATS Spotlight 2026: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Assembly Early Career Professionals program.
Read MoreMoves in Medicine: Dr. Gerard Criner Discusses New Treatment for Emphysema
Posted January 23, 20266abc and Temple Health collaborated on a sponsored segment about a new minimally-invasive treatment for emphysema.
Read More