Two recent studies document the positive effects of gastric bypass on hyperlipidemia and blood pressure as well as glycemia for patients with mild obesity and type 2 diabetes. More »
Betatrophin, a naturally occurring hormone, may help restore beta cell mass, and so insulin production, lost through the pathologic changes of the diabetic process. More »
The patient, an active 49-year-old man, had an HbA1c of 8.6 after diabetes was first diagnosed. It’s now 7.6 with metformin and lifestyle measures. Is the current A1c goal adequate, or should you treat more aggressively? More »
Recommendations consider the whole patient, the spectrum of risks and complications for the patient, and evidence-based approaches to treatment. More »
Empathy and respect for inpatients translates directly to successful post-discharge experience, according to studies from psychiatric and intensive care units.
Not surprisingly, hypercholesterolemia is a different phenomenon in patients with chronic kidney disease. But a systematic review suggests a way to improve lipid profiles in this population.
Key Differences between FQHCs and RHCs Chastity Werner, RHIT, June 13, 2013 FQHCs and RHCs take up a unique niche among physician practices. And that affects compensation and billing.
Improving Care Coordination in Your Practice Susanne Madden, June 12, 2013 Practices are feverishly working to control the rising costs of healthcare - effective care coordination can help.
Refunding Overpayments: Two Options for Medical Practices Ericka L. Adler, June 12, 2013 Medicare and Medicaid providers must return overpayments once identified. Here are two different refund approaches for practices to consider when necessary.
iPad Alternatives for Mobile Physicians Marisa Torrieri, June 11, 2013 As more physicians are seeing the merits of media tablets, the market is expanding, too.