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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
Nonprofit Manufacturer Could Keep Generic Drug Costs Down
Nonprofit manufacturer will pursue cost-plus strategy to cover costs, maintain financial viability
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
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 May Indicate Future Subclinical Renal Issues
Women who had gestational diabetes more likely to show increased eGFR levels many years postpartum
FDA Targets Clinics Offering Unapproved Stem Cell Therapies
Clinics claim unapproved therapies can treat number of diseases and conditions, including ALS and cancer
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 Ups Risk of Renal Cancer in Women, but Not Men
Association strongest in patients with diabetes duration of five years or less
Regulatory Requirements Drive Dissatisfaction With EHRs
Other countries using EHR software report satisfaction, cite it as tool improving efficacy
Exceptional Glycemic Control With Very Low-Carbohydrate Diet
Low rates of adverse events for children and adults with T1DM consuming very low-carb diet