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General Endocrinology

The Effects of Alcohol on The Body’s Major Systems

March 2, 2017

Varying degrees of alcohol consumption affect every major organ system.

Thyroid

The Diagnostic Work-Up of Thyroid Nodules: Ruling out Papillary Thyroid Cancer

February 7, 2017

The American Thyroid Association recently published updated evidence-based guidelines for diagnosing and managing adults with thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer.

Several alternative therapies and treatments have been shown to improve pain in DPN, including topical capsaicin, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy, and acupuncture. When combined with drug therapy, these treatments may help patients reach a greater state of pain relief.

Slides

An Overview of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

January 20, 2017

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is found in two main forms: vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Both are first metabolized by the liver, where they are converted to 25(OH)D (calcifediol). Thereafter, they are converted by the kidneys to 1,25(OH)2D3 (calcitriol), a biologically active hormone. Vitamin D2 is largely manufactured from plant-based sources and then added to foods to fortify them, whereas vitamin D3 is predominantly made in the skin when 7-dehydrocholesterol is converted to the vitamin upon exposure to sunlight, but it can also be obtained from some animal-based sources, such as salmon and other fatty fish. Vitamin D produced in the skin can last up to twice as long in the blood compared with ingested vitamin D. Most laboratories consider a vitamin D level of 20 to 50 ng/mL to be adequate for healthy persons and a level <12 ng/mL to indicate deficiency. Treatment of deficiency may include supplementation and increased sun exposure.

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How Does Vitamin D Affect Development of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

January 13, 2017

Vitamin D has long been known to be crucial to bone health by regulating bone metabolism but has also been shown to play other crucial physiologic roles, including regulating the immune system.1,2 Subsequently, it can play an important role in the development of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Increasing evidence indicates serum vitamin D…

Practice Management

Weird ICD-10 Codes: Who Knew You’d Ever Need These?

January 6, 2017

It’s just a typical Saturday, you’re riding your horse-drawn cart into town when suddenly you have a noncollision accident which throws you to the ground. You lie there, and for the life of you, you can’t remember the ICD-10 code for this very scenario. Well, we’ve got you covered. Peruse our list of obscure…

Diabetes

10 Principles for Diabetes Management

December 9, 2016

The 10 “guiding principles” of diabetes management help clinicians identify gaps in diabetes care and provide the most comprehensive care for their patients.

Diabetes

Caring for Women With Gestational Diabetes

December 2, 2016

Preventing, diagnosing, and managing gestational diabetes in pregnant women are important for optimizing outcomes for both the mother and child.

In a 2006 meta-analysis published in JAMA investigating the impact of strategic quality improvement on glycemic control among adults with type 2 diabetes, researchers found that the use of multidisciplinary care teams, shared care between primary care physicians and specialists, and effective case management led to reductions in HbA1c by at least 0.5%.3 Additional positive outcomes of care team management include increased patient satisfaction, improved quality of life, fewer hospitalizations, decreased health care costs, and lower risks for diabetes complications.1

Diabetes

Multidisciplinary Care Teams in Diabetes Management

November 17, 2016

A care team-based approach to diabetes management can increase patient success and satisfaction while minimizing risks associated with diabetes.

For parents and caregivers of children with diabetes, seeking guidance from clinicians before the Halloween festivities begin is integral to preventing adverse events. Healthcare providers can discuss how to adjust medications or insulin to cover extra carbohydrate consumption or address any other health issues unique to the patient.

Pediatric Endocrinology

How to Enjoy Halloween Despite Diabetes

October 30, 2015

Alleviate anxiety about managing diabetes during Halloween.

The Calorie Counter and Diet Tracker app uses prompt self-monitoring of behavioral outcome to encourage healthy habits. Every day, users can log their foods and the app will provide calorie counts. The app generates charts that let users see their progress over time as they work toward their customizable goals.The app is free for both Apple and Android devices.

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10 Apps to Encourage Physical Activity

March 30, 2015

Fitness applications (apps) for smartphones have enjoyed increasing popularity in recent years. A recent study, “Implementation of Behavior Change Techniques in Mobile Applications for Physical Activity” from David E. Conroy, PhD, and colleagues identified behavior other change techniques in the 100 most popular fitness apps. This slideshow breaks down the different techniques used in 10…