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AACE 2015
Access to Glucose Monitoring Supplies Linked to Mortality Rates
Results reveal a negative association between survival and acquisition of self-monitoring blood glucose supplies.
Effect of Timing of Postop Radioactive Iodine Ablation in PTC
Timing of radioactive iodine ablation doesn’t affect overall survival in papillary thyroid cancer.
Hormonal Evaluation of Adrenal Enlargement May Be Beneficial
Because adrenal enlargement is more common in some patients, hormonal evaluation may be useful in determining its clinical relevance.
Sonographic Pattern Stratifies Thyroid Nodule Malignancy Risk
Sonographic pattern should be used to determine the threshold for thyroid nodule biopsy and can stratify the risk for malignancy.
Virtual Case Simulations May Improve Foot Care in Diabetes
Virtual case-based simulations may reinforce the importance of foot care for health care providers managing patients with diabetes.
Oral Medications Alone Effective in Type 2 Diabetes With High HbA1c
Prescribing oral medications alone may effectively treat patients with type 2 diabetes and HbA1c levels exceeding 9%.
Levothyroxine Dose May Differ for Obese Women After Thyroidectomy
Obese women who undergo thyroidectomy may require a higher dose of levothyroxine than nonobese women.
Insulin Pump Therapy vs. Multiple Daily Injections in Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin pump therapy may improve glycemic control while allowing for less insulin use in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Certified Diabetes Educator ‘Ambassadors’ Enhance Diabetes Management
The use of certified diabetes educator ambassadors may improve diabetes management while reducing the burden on the shortage of endocrinologists.
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