Crystal Wong, MD

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Bariatric surgery

Type 2 Diabetes

Bariatric Surgery: An Effective Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes

By

Crystal Wong, MD

November 14, 2017

Bariatric surgery appears to induce changes in the gastrointestinal tract and its interactions with the endocrine system in ways that may influence glycemic control.

Patient using a cell phone.

Diabetes Technology

Managing Type 2 Diabetes: The Impact of Secure Patient-Provider Messaging

By

Crystal Wong, MD

October 18, 2017

Secure messaging presents an opportunity for patients and healthcare providers to collaborate on self-management issues like glycemic control, diet, and exercise.

Pancreas illustration

Type 1 Diabetes

Peptide Immunotherapy for Type 1 Diabetes: A Promising New Treatment

By

Crystal Wong, MD

September 29, 2017

Peptide immunotherapy may offer a personalized approach to modulating the immune response in persons with type 1 diabetes.

IVF

Androgen and Reproductive Disorders

Ethical Considerations in Publicly Funded Fertility Treatment

By

Crystal Wong, MD

August 30, 2017

High costs associated with in vitro fertilization create barriers to fertility treatments that many cannot overcome.

exploring the relationship between t2d and osteoporosis

Type 2 Diabetes

Managing Osteoporosis With Type 2 Diabetes: An Expert Opinion

By

Crystal Wong, MD

July 31, 2017

Researchers conducted a systematic review of available literature to create a guide for optimal management of patients with type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis.

Brain CT scans of stroke

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

Risk Factors for Preeclampsia and Pregnancy-Associated Stroke in Women

By

Crystal Wong, MD

July 14, 2017

Pregnancy-associated stroke risk is even higher in women with chronic hypertension, coagulopathies, and prothrombotic conditions.

Type 2 Diabetes

Hepatitis C Virus: An Increased Risk For Type 2 Diabetes

By

Crystal Wong, MD

June 14, 2017

Type 2 diabetes risk appears to be increased in patients with hepatitis C virus and related disorders.

Blood Pressure Pregnancy

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

USPSTF: Updated Preeclampsia Screening Recommendations

By

Crystal Wong, MD

May 26, 2017

Women at high risk for preeclampsia should take low-dose aspirin as a preventive therapy.

Identifying Men Who Benefit from Drug Treatment for Fracture Prevention

Bone Metabolism

Osteoporosis Care Quality Most Consistently Predicted By Primary Care

By

Crystal Wong, MD

April 21, 2017

The most important predictor for use of osteoporosis care was receiving primary care services within 6 months following hip fracture.

catheterization angiography lab OR

Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders

ACC Revises Coronary Revascularization Criteria in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease

By

Crystal Wong, MD

March 30, 2017

The 2017 criteria utilize new terminology, classify symptoms as asymptomatic or ischemic, and expand the role of fractional flow reserve.

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