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Articles
Managing Diabetes in Older Patients: Consensus Report
October 31, 2012
What is known about diabetes mellitus in older adults, how DM affects them differently than younger adults, what can be done to prevent or manage the disease, and how best to fill critical gaps in the evidence to address older patients’ needs.
Pulmonary Disease Questionnaire to Boost Diagnoses
October 31, 2012
Diagnoses of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may increase with the use of a 5-question patient-administered survey.
Exercise Offers an Additional Vital Sign to Strengthen Patient Care
October 29, 2012
Physicians may improve patient care by adding a vital sign for exercise as an assessment tool in the clinical setting. Asking patients about their exercise habits could be an important part of their care and treatment.
GI Bleeding Deaths on the Decline With Therapeutic Advances
October 22, 2012
The number of patients who are dying because of upper GI bleeding has decreased over the past 2 decades, according to a study reported at the American College of Gastroenterology 77th Annual Scientific Meeting.
Colorectal Cancer: Constipation Link, New Colonoscopy Guidelines
October 22, 2012
Patients who have chronic constipation may be at increased risk for colorectal cancer and benign neoplasms, researchers reported at the American College of Gastroenterology 77th Annual Scientific Meeting. In addition, new colonoscopy surveillance guidelines have been issued.
Dermatology Appropriate Use Criteria Developed
October 19, 2012
The first appropriate use criteria for any test or treatment within the field of dermatology were developed recently.
Child Abuse Injuries Incidence Up or Down?
October 18, 2012
The incidence of substantiated cases of serious child abuse showed a 55% decrease from 1992 to 2009, according to national data.
Asthma Medication: Lowest Effective Dose Works Best
October 18, 2012
Children who use glucocorticoid inhalers to prevent asthma attacks may be on average a half-inch shorter as adults, according to a recent study.
Diabetes Mortality Risk Lower in Physically Active Patients
October 17, 2012
High to middle levels of physical activity are associated with a lower risk of mortality in patients who have diabetes mellitus, according to a recent study.
Stepping Up Geriatric Care When Multiple Problems Present
October 17, 2012
More than half of adults 65 years and older have at least 3 chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes mellitus, arthritis, high blood pressure, and Alzheimer disease, according to the American Geriatrics Society.