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Best practices have been developed for using electronic health records to enhance patient-centered care

Best Practices Developed for Use of EHR to Enhance Patient Care

Patients regard EHR as positive presence; can be used to engage patients by jointly viewing data
A nonprofit manufacturer could help keep generic drug prices down and maintain their supply

Nonprofit Manufacturer Could Keep Generic Drug Costs Down

Nonprofit manufacturer will pursue cost-plus strategy to cover costs, maintain financial viability
For physically active adults with type 1 diabetes

Dual-Hormone System May Lower Time in Hypoglycemia in T1DM

Lowest mean time in hypoglycemia seen with dual-hormone closed-loop system during exercise period
For patients with osteopenia or osteoporosis

Fx Risk Should Be Monitored in Bisphosphonate Drug Holiday

Lower femoral neck bone mineral density and T scores for fracture versus non-fracture group
Gestational diabetes mellitus may be an early indicator of subsequent subclinical renal dysfunction

Gestational Diabetes May Indicate Future Subclinical Renal Issues

Women who had gestational diabetes more likely to show increased eGFR levels many years postpartum
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has launched legal action to stop two stem cell clinics from providing unapproved treatments that have caused serious

FDA Targets Clinics Offering Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies

Clinics claim unapproved therapies can treat number of diseases and conditions, including ALS and cancer
Lesbian and bisexual women are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes at a younger age than heterosexual women

Lesbian, Bi Women More Likely to Develop T2DM at Younger Age

Correlation between sexual orientation and type 2 diabetes is mediated by body mass index
Type 2 diabetes is independently associated with a greater risk of renal cell carcinoma in women

Type 2 Diabetes Ups Risk of Renal Cancer in Women, but Not Men

Association strongest in patients with diabetes duration of five years or less
Regulatory requirements are likely to be an important aspect of physician dissatisfaction with electronic health records that is driving burnout

Regulatory Requirements Drive Dissatisfaction With EHRs

Other countries using EHR software report satisfaction, cite it as tool improving efficacy
For children and adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Exceptional Glycemic Control With Very Low-Carbohydrate Diet

Low rates of adverse events for children and adults with T1DM consuming very low-carb diet