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Choices in Addressing Postprandial Glucose Elevations
The philosophy of 'fix the fasting first' seems both physiologically and functionally sound when initially addressing elevated A1c levels.
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What Is ‘Syndemics’?
Hopefully, as policymakers become more aware of the wisdom of addressing public health issues from the perspective of syndemics, improved outcomes will occur.
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What if COPD Exacerbation Was Pulmonary Embolism?
One hopes that awareness of pulmonary embolism as a cause of COPD exacerbations will be considered more routinely.
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Health Consequences of What We Eat vs. What We Should Eat
In a recent analysis, the single largest contributor to cardiometabolic deaths was high intake of sodium, which has been variously associated with hypertension and heart failure.
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Achieving Depression Remission
Noting the discrepancy between individual scoring systems, more work may be needed to determine which depression scale fits a particular clinical setting.
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Antithrombotics and Subdural Risk
In a recent study, the risk for subdural hematoma was greatest when antithrombotic medications were combined, especially with warfarin/antiplatelet combinations.
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Professionalism in Social Media
For people in the healthcare industry, the use of social media blurs the line between professional life and personal life.
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Study: Older Patients Vulnerable to Functional Decline Following ED Visit
Investigators suggest ED-based assessments, interventions potentially can curb functional declines, reduce readmissions.
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Process Improvement Tools, Commitment to Change Lead to Serious Turnaround
Administrators note the importance of establishing a leadership team structure and guiding principles to focus staff, drive continuous improvement.
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Providers Fear Immigration Proposals May Cause Some Patients to Nix Care
Experts note that a reluctance by frightened immigrant patients to share medically important information about identity, travel history poses risks to public health.