Patients Care About the Clothes Doctors Wear
New findings show that attire influenced satisfaction with clinical care
Characteristics of Severe Hypoglycemia Identified in T2DM
Increased odds of severe hypoglycemia with history of non-severe hypoglycemia, HbA1c <6 percent
Same-Day Appointment System Implemented in Health Network
Lessons learned include importance of matching the changing needs of patients, honoring the patient
Basal Insulin Analogues Similar for Glucose Lowering
Slight differences in risk for nocturnal hypoglycemia or weight gain exist
Testosterone Prescribing Down Since 2013
Decline coincided with reports linking testosterone to adverse cardiovascular events
Risk of CRC, Non-CRC Death Up With Positive Fecal Hb Test
Positive gFOBT result linked to increased risk of death from circulatory, respiratory, other diseases
CDC: ‘Tips’ Campaign Has Helped a Number of Smokers Quit
More than nine million smokers have attempted to quit because of Tips from Former Smokers Campaign
Seven Strategies Can Help Practices Manage Staff Time Off
Strategies, including a paid time off bank, allow staff some flexibility while maintaining a business
Evidence of Clinical Inertia in Management of T2DM
No treatment intensification for many patients with HbA1c threshold expected to trigger intensification
FDA Establishes New Task Force on Drug Shortages
Task force charged with advancing long-term solutions to prevent shortages
