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Decline in Diabetes-Related Renal Disease Comes With Caveat
From 1996 to 2007, the rate of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in persons with diabetes decreased 35% nationwide, according to the CDC. More »
Who's on duty at the "end" in ESRD?
In general, nephrologists don't seem to focus much on the quality of ESRD patients' life outside the dialysis clinic or on their wishes about treatment. That's still up to primary care, until someone... More »
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The Future of Inhaled Insulin Therapy
Diabetes is a destructive disease that kills thousands each year in the United States and disables thousands more, and its incidence has been rising dramatically. Glycemic control is imperative to... More »
ESRD Risk High Among HIV-positive Blacks
SAN FRANCISCO -- HIV-positive African-Americans have a six-fold higher risk for end-stage renal disease than whites with HIV, investigators here reported. More »
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Physicians Need to Balance Roles at Work Just Like at Home
Jennifer Frank, MD, February 21, 2012
Just like laundry duty and getting the kids dressed for their holiday concert, I take my primary-care responsibility very personally and very seriously.
Motivating and Engaging Your Medical Practice Staff
P.J. Cloud-Moulds, February 18, 2012
Providing autonomy and support will motivate your staff in helping you reach your medical practice goals.
Video: EHR User Satisfaction
Aubrey Westgate, February 17, 2012
Family physician Kenneth Adler, a presenter at the HIMSS12 Conference in Las Vegas, provides a look at national EHR user satisfaction rates.
Understanding Physician Assistant Reimbursement
Stephen Hanson, PA-C, February 17, 2012
Appropriate and fair reimbursement for the work physician assistants do in medicine is a priority.
Five Tips to Better Manage Your Revenue Cycle
Owen Dahl, February 14, 2012
It is vital that practices have systematic ways to address patient collections; the following strategies can help your practice collect all that it is due.

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Even Mild Hamstring Injuries Have a Major Impact in Sports
February 17, 2012

Minor hamstring injuries account for half the time that European football players spend on the bench.

CA-125, KRAS biomarkers make gains in ovarian cancer for disease progression
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The CALYPSO trial compared CA-125 testing to imaging studies. Another trial finds value in a KRAS variant in judging chemotherapy resistance.

Online CBT Treats Even Severe Comorbid Depression in Diabetes
February 15, 2012

An easier option for treating diabetes in depression, but bad news for those who have it.

Intussusception Discharges Unchanged with Rotavirus Vaccine
February 14, 2012

Does the rotavirus vaccine in increase the risk? Both CDC and FDA warn about the risk of recurrent intussusception, but an analysis of hospital records gives reassurance.

Some Schizophrenia Patients Meet Criteria for Remission
February 10, 2012

Appropriate treatment helps about one in four patients to achieve meaningful outcomes.