Search results for "Diabetes"
MKSAP Quiz: Preoperative evaluation
Intensive control of glucose, cholesterol reduces retinopathyAlbumin-creatinine ratio in morning urine is most predictive
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/07/20/3.htm
20 Jul 2010
Age, disability among indicators of medication adherence 3 months after stroke
Invasive MRSA rates dropped dramatically
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/17/5.htm
17 Aug 2010
Expectations exceed understanding in unraveling the genome
Genomic advances have come at a tremendous pace, yet frustration exists that the benefits are not available today. Members of the medical community debate where to focus resources to balance long-term goals against pressing needs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/genomics.htm
1 Sep 2010
Rhode Island practice adopts patient-centered medical home
A patient-centered medical home model lets one physician focus on a proactive, holistic approach of preventive care. The reward was recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/09/success.htm
1 Sep 2010
Metabolic syndrome predicts death, cardio disease
Correctional health care conference to be held in October
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/21/6.htm
21 Sep 2010
Rosiglitazone restricted to patients who can't take other drugs
Preprocedural statins reduce risk of postprocedure cardiovascular events
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/28/4.htm
28 Sep 2010
Monitoring glucose minute by minute
Continuous glucose monitoring presents challenges not only to patients, but to internists learning how best to teach their patients how to use them. But with a lack of enough endocrinologists to care for the 1 million patients with type 1 diabetes, internists have to pick up the slack.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/glucose.htm
1 Oct 2010
Continuous glucose monitoring—a good fit for primary care?
Continuous glucose monitoring is a complex task, even for physicians. Internists will have to step in to help endocrinologists manage the rising population of type 1 diabetics.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/10/editors.htm
1 Oct 2010
Statins may be cost-effective for lower-risk populations, model finds
Study shows benefit of mammography screening in women age 40-49
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/05/4.htm
5 Oct 2010
The October issue is online and coming to your mailbox
The October issue of ACP Internist highlights continuous glucose monitoring, house calls and managing irritable bowel syndrome.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/10/05/11.htm
5 Oct 2010