Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19, Diabetes
In-hospital use of continuous glucose monitoring may offer improvements in glycemic control and reduced exposure to COVID-19 for healthcare professionals.
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Seven Things to Consider When Transitioning to Telemedicine During COVID-19
The use of telemedicine has been surging since the onset of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), with millions of Americans now using this medium for connecting with their clinicians.
The United States Test Against COVID-19
Mitigating the spread of a virus as infectious as SARS-CoV-2 requires having ample and accurate diagnostic tests available. However, in the United States, community transmission began to occur before adequate testing measures could be implemented.
Management of Fertility and Hormonal Health in Women at Risk for Hereditary Gynecologic Cancers
Management of women at increased risk for hereditary gynecologic cancer must take into consideration concerns about fertility and hormonal health.
Menstrual Migraine: The Relationship Between Hormonal Events and Migraine
A narrative review summarizes recent data on the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and burden of disease and treatment of menstrual migraine.
PODCAST: The Biggest Diet Trend of 2020 Is Not a Diet
Since its inception, the practice of intermittent fasting has been linked to such benefits as increased lifespan, mitigation of chronic disease risk, and improvements in physical performance.
Telemedicine for Diabetes Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
Changes to restrictions for telemedicine may have important implications for the management of adult and pediatric diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pharmacologic Treatment Options for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
The management of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy requires the use of effective agents that also may aid in improving sleep and mood.
CMS Expanded Coverage for Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Overview
The CMS interim regulations are aimed at improving access to telemedicine and remote monitoring services in an effort to circumvent unnecessary exposure to COVID-19.
Support and Self-Care for Clinicians During COVID-19: An Interview With Jesse Clark, DO
To shed light on how clinical practice is dealing in this time of COVID-19, we spoke with Jesse Clark, DO, Associate Program Director of Education at the Community East Family Medicine Residency and Clinical Chairperson of Family Medicine at Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Reviewing Evidence on the Screening, Diagnosis, and Care of Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Familial hypercholesterolemia is one of the most clinically relevant monogenic disorders contributing to the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Addressing Metabolic Syndrome Risk in Shift Workers
Among other strategies, clinicians can suggest changes to lifestyle habits, encourage sleep hygiene, and prescribe pharmacologic interventions to combat risk for metabolic syndrome in shift workers.
Management of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis: An Overview
A major adverse effect of glucocorticoid treatment is significant bone loss, which is most pronounced in the first 3 to 6 months of use.
Escherichia coli and the Progression of Diabetes Mellitus: A Review
The increase in incidence of T1DM may not be solely a result of genetics and environmental factors, but also that of gut microbiota.
Treatment Options for Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
In the management of PNETs it is important to differentiate between functional and nonfunctional PNETs in order to determine the course of treatment.
Hyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis: Diagnosis and Management
In most cases of overt hyperthyroidism, patients present with a constellation of symptoms, and appropriate treatment depends on the underlying mechanism.
Effects of Obesity on Skin
Obesity has many effects on the skin, and physicians should be aware of the conditions common to their patients in order to diagnosis and treat the dermatoses of obesity.
Awareness of Physician Burnout Has Peaked, But What Is the Next Step?
Burnout is thought to be the direct result of occupational demands that consistently outweigh the physical, mental, and psychological abilities of individuals suffering from it.
Diabetes Epidemic Continues to Grow, Stressing the Need for Earlier CKD Diagnosis
Steven Coca, DO, outlines the importance of early identification of kidney disease in patients with diabetes and the potential to use artificial intelligence for this purpose.
FDA Is Approving Drugs More Quickly, But at What Cost?
Even though overall drug development times have not changed, questions about the clinical benefit of the drugs that have been approved through expedited pathways are being raised.
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