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Severe Hypoglycemia Linked to Mortality, CVD Events in T1DM

Prior severe hypoglycemic events within one year linked to increased risk of all-cause mortality, CVD
A new study describes a scalable solution for transforming health care delivery in primary care into the patient-centered medical home model. The report was published online July 15 in the Journal of Cognitive Engineering and Decision Making.

Program Can Help Patient-Centered Practice Transition

At practices in Alberta, significant impact seen for cognitive task analysis training program
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Low-FODMAP Bread May Reduce Symptoms of IBS

Low-FODMAP rye bread helps IBS patients to control their symptoms and reduces accumulation of GI gas
Florida health officials say they're investigating a second possible case of locally transmitted Zika infection.

Another Non-Travel Related Case of Zika in Florida

If confirmed, cases would be first instances of Zika infection in continental United States
Persistent use of antihypertensive treatments is greater with the new generation of beta-blockers

Persistent Use Higher With New Generation Beta-Blockers

Notable improvement seen with carvedilol and nebivolol, but not betaxolol
For patients with moderate to severe diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain

Buprenorphine May Be Helpful in Peripheral Neuropathic Pain

When tolerated, buprenorphine is effective for DPNP, but many patients withdrew from study
Structured advice should be provided to individuals planning to travel internationally

Structured Pretravel Advice Should Be Provided to Patients

Structured approach should include individualized risk assessment, vaccinations, specific disease info
For patients undergoing coronary angiography and coronary angioplasty

X-Ray Noise Reduction Technology Cuts Radiation

Image noise reduction algorithm reduces radiation exposure during coronary angiography, angioplasty
Improvement in cognitive ability is not associated with estrogen therapy among women who use it after menopause

Estradiol Doesn’t Boost Cognitive Function After Menopause

No differences noted with treatment in either early or late menopause
Doctors aren't using one of the most effective weapons at their disposal in battling addiction to prescription opioids -- buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone)

Buprenorphine-Naloxone Use in Medicare Patients Low

Prescribers represent less than 2 percent of the 381,575 prescribers with 56.5 million opioid claims