Med Students, Residents Rarely Perform Stethoscope Hygiene
After excluding cases prompted by attending doctor, stethoscope hygiene performed in 11 percent
Success Seen With Mini-Group Visits for Patients With Diabetes
Visits usually involve three patients; do not replace individual office visits, but augment them
Two Commercial Weight Loss Plans Come Out on Top
Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig beat other commercial diet plans in new research
DPP-4 Inhibitors Not Tied to Pneumonia Hospitalizations
Findings among new users of antidiabetic drugs from 2007 to 2012
Lifestyle Interventions for Diabetes Yield Modest Results
Findings based on pooled data regarding weight loss, HbA1c from 10 studies
Botulinum Toxin-A Beneficial in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Meta-analysis of two studies shows clinically significant improvement of 'minimum change in pain'
Sodium Content Too High in Over Half of Packaged Foods
Many cold cuts, pizza, packaged meals contain too much sodium to be labeled 'healthy'
Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders
Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
Patients May Be Modifying Meds Due to Trouble Swallowing
Some consumers do not consult health professionals if they experience problems, before modifying meds
March 2015 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for March 2015. This roundup includes...
