DR. THOMAS BRADFORD LEMAY, M.D.

NATCHEZ, MS

Research Active
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology NPI registered 21+ years 2 publications 1996 – 2010 NPI: 1295730224
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Practice Location

46 SGT PRENTISS DR
NATCHEZ, MS 39120-4792

Phone: (601) 653-4927

What does THOMAS LEMAY research?

Dr. Lemay studies two major areas of health: cardiac care and mental health, particularly how they impact patients in hospitals. In his cardiac research, he examines the incidence and treatment of heart attacks in Canada, revealing important facts like the decrease in heart attack deaths over time. In his mental health research, he investigates how common depression is among hospitalized patients, especially those with serious conditions, and how it often goes unrecognized by healthcare staff. His work aims to improve treatment strategies for heart attacks and better identify depression in patients, leading to more effective healthcare delivery.

Key findings

  • In Canada, nearly 18,000 people die from heart attacks each year, costing the healthcare system $8.1 billion.
  • Heart attack rates are decreasing, with fewer patients dying in the hospital within 30 days of their attack.
  • Among hospitalized patients with serious illnesses, about 9.7% are depressed, with younger patients and those having lower self-esteem more likely to be affected.
  • Doctors and nurses only recognized depression in hospital patients 33% and 22% of the time, respectively.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Lemay study heart conditions?
Yes, Dr. Lemay focuses on cardiac care, particularly the treatment and prevention of heart attacks.
What mental health conditions has Dr. Lemay researched?
He has researched major depressive disorder, especially its prevalence among hospitalized patients.
How do Dr. Lemay's findings benefit patients?
His research helps improve the recognition and treatment of heart disease and depression in hospital settings.
Is Dr. Lemay's work relevant to healthcare providers?
Yes, his findings inform healthcare providers about the importance of recognizing and addressing mental health issues in hospital patients.
Are Dr. Lemay's studies applicable to those with low self-esteem?
Yes, his research highlights the connection between low self-esteem and depression, which is crucial for targeted therapeutic interventions.

Publications in plain English

Health indicators 2009: a focus on cardiac care in Canada.

2010

Healthcare quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)

Gurevich Y, LeMay T, Capan DD, Herring J

Plain English
This study looked at cardiac care in Canada and found that nearly 18,000 Canadians die from heart attacks each year, costing the healthcare system $8.1 billion. It reports that heart attack rates are decreasing, with fewer people dying in the hospital within 30 days of their attack. Understanding these trends is important for improving heart care and allocating resources effectively. Who this helps: This helps patients and healthcare providers improve heart attack treatment and prevention.

PubMed

The prevalence of major depressive disorder and low self-esteem in medical inpatients.

1996

Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie

Silverstone PH, Lemay T, Elliott J, Hsu V, Starko R

Plain English
This study looked at how common major depressive disorder (MDD) is among hospital patients with serious illnesses and how it relates to low self-esteem. Out of 186 patients, 18 (about 9.7%) were found to be depressed, and these individuals were typically younger and had lower self-esteem compared to non-depressed patients. Importantly, doctors and nurses often struggled to recognize depression in these patients, detecting it only 33% of the time for nurses and 22% for doctors. Who this helps: This research benefits doctors and nurses working with hospital patients by highlighting the need for better recognition of depression.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Yana Gurevich Dragos Daniel Capan Jeremy Herring P H Silverstone J Elliott V Hsu R Starko

Physician data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry . Publication data from PubMed . Plain-English summaries generated by AI. Not medical advice.