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Peripheral Arterial Perfusion: Is it Adequate for Wound Healing?
Revascularization is necessary to allow healing for certain wounds, but what are the criteria for determining which patients need to see a vascular surgeon?
Journal Article, October 6, 2008
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Use of Aromatase Inhibitor and hCG for Androgen Priming Before IVF
Did priming improve ovarian response among normal-responder patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization?
Expert Viewpoint, October 6, 2008
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Nuclear Medicine in the Management of Thyroid Disease
Benign hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer treatment strategies utilizing nuclear medicine are detailed in this review.
Journal Article, October 3, 2008
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The Natural History of Primary Hyperparathyroidism with or without Parathyroid Surgery after 15 Years: Ranked "Changes Clinical Practice" from F1000.
This important review demonstrates the significant risk of bone loss in uncorrected 'asymptomatic' sporadic pHPT.
Journal Article, October 3, 2008
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Doing Better for Less: The Case for Organized Group Practices
Shannon Brownlee, MS, Visiting Scholar, National Institutes of Health, Washington, DC, explains how to both cut healthcare costs and improve quality.
Editorial, October 3, 2008
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CME/CE
The Astute Clinician: Filing High-Value Adverse Drug Event Reports
What information should you include in an ADE report? How is that information used?
Slide/Lecture Presentation, October 3, 2008
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Patient Satisfaction and Costs Associated With Insulin Administered by Pen Device or Syringe During Hospitalization
Are patients influenced by the type of insulin device introduced to them during hospitalization?
Journal Article, October 2, 2008
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Coffee -- The Good, the Bad, and the We Don't Know Yet
In his video commentary Dr Black discusses the long-term results with coffee from the Health Professionals Study and the Nurses Health Study -- good news, but why? The caffeine? The antioxidants?
Expert Viewpoint, October 2, 2008
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The Role of Peripheral Arterial Disease in the Pathogenesis of Diabetic Foot Disease: When to Refer for Vascular Surgery
The common modes of presentation of patients with diabetes and foot ulcer are discussed.
Journal Article, October 2, 2008
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Benefits of Blood Pressure Reduction in ADVANCE, ONTARGET, and ASCOT
ISH08: Three major clinical trials -- ADVANCE, ONTARGET, and ASCOT -- have helped to redefine antihypertensive therapy, and now results from important substudies further refine those insights.
Conference Coverage, October 2, 2008
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Can Newer Therapies Delay the Progression of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
The multifactorial and progressive nature of type 2 diabetes mellitus, the consequences of its progression, and the potential of traditional and newer therapies to delay the progression of this disease are discussed.
Journal Article, October 1, 2008
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Insulin and Visually Impaired Patients
How can diabetes educators help visually impaired diabetes patients manage insulin injections?
Expert Viewpoint, September 30, 2008
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Pioglitazone Decreases Fasting and Postprandial Endogenous Glucose Production in Proportion to Decrease in Hepatic Triglyceride Content
Hepatic triglyceride is closely associated with hepatic insulin resistance, and is known to be decreased by thiazolididinediones. What is the effect of pioglitazone on hepatic triglyceride content, and the consequent effect on postprandial EGP in type 2 diabetes?
Journal Article, September 30, 2008
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CME/CE
Communicating Drug Risks to Patients
Besides legal concerns, there are many positive reasons to inform patients about the effectiveness and safety of the drugs they are taking.
Clinical Review, September 30, 2008
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CME/CE
Management of Dyslipidemia in a Patient With Type 2 Diabetes
Dr. Nesto educates readers about CVD risk factors in patients with diabetes, treatment options for mixed dyslipidemia, and efficacy and safety of treatment.
Clinical Case, September 30, 2008
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Use of Combination ACE Inhibitors and ARB Therapy in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Jeffrey S. Berns, MD, from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, discusses the use of combination ACE inhibitors and ARB therapy in patients with chronic kidney disease in this video blog.
Expert Viewpoint, September 29, 2008
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A Prospective Study of the Association Between Weight Changes and Self-Rated Health
Does being underweight or overweight negatively influence self-reported health ratings among women? Could weight loss among overweight women have a negative effect on self-reported health?
Journal Article, September 29, 2008
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Thiazolidinediones and Cardiovascular Disease: Balancing Benefit and Harm
Should clinicians avoid using thiazolidinediones for older individuals with type II diabetes?
Journal Article, September 26, 2008
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Association of Bone Activity, Calcium Load, Aortic Stiffness, and Calcifications in ESRD: From F1000
The study strongly suggests that calcium exposure should be limited in patients with ESRD on hemodialysis: Ranked "exceptional" from F1000.
Journal Article, September 26, 2008
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CME/CE
The Evolution of the Diagnosis and Management of Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy can be difficult to diagnose and manage. Drs. Aaron Vinik and David Simpson will review the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of painful DPN.
Slide/Lecture Presentation, September 26, 2008
