Top post-pandemic global health concerns
The WHO remains concerned about several global health issues, but its focus has shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus and its consequences have…
Endocrinology
Knowledge of intravascular determination
Current nursing practice uses secondary responses (heart rate, blood pressure, and urine output) to monitor intravascular volume and fluid responsiveness. However, stroke volume measurement…
Diabetes innovations and access to care
Over the years, several innovations (insulin, glucometers, insulin pens) have helped to improve diabetes care and management. However, many of these technologies remain out…
Recognizing oncologic emergencies
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2023 over 1.9 million individuals will receive a diagnosis of some form of cancer. Many will seek…
Caring for adult patients with obesity in primary care
Evidence-based interventions are key for successful outcomes. Obesity is a complicated chronic disease with many contributing and interrelated factors that include genetics, biology, metabolism,…
Myxedema coma
Myxedema coma is the most severe, potentially life-threatening form of hypothyroidism and a medical emergency. It frequently results from untreated or undertreated hypothyroidism. Hallmarks…
Primary hypothyroidism: More common than you think
Be alert to this frequently unrecognized condition. Takeaways: Hypothyroidism develops slowly over time and if left undiagnosed may put patients at risk for serious…
Study reveals connection between use of proton pump inhibitors and risk of type 2 diabetes
A study published in BMJ Gut examined “the association between the regular use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) and the risk of type 2…
Thyroid storm: A cause for grave concern
Your patient, Barbara Dulaney*, was admitted last night to the progressive care unit for right lower lobe pneumonia. She’s 51 years old, smokes two…
Pharmacologic management of type 2 diabetes in older adults
Advances in technology and therapeutics have led to more people with diabetes living into older age and others developing it later in life. According…
A broader look at insulin
Approximately 34 million people in the United States have diabetes; 90% to 95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Insulin saves lives and helps…
Quality improvement in action: Revised critical blood glucose value
In January 2017, at a 253-bed, semirural hospital, a critical blood glucose value notification wasn’t automatically sent for a blood glucose level of 42…
Top post-pandemic global health concerns
The WHO remains concerned about several global health issues, but its focus has shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus and its…
Knowledge of intravascular determination
Current nursing practice uses secondary responses (heart rate, blood pressure, and urine output) to monitor intravascular volume and fluid responsiveness. However, stroke…
Diabetes innovations and access to care
Over the years, several innovations (insulin, glucometers, insulin pens) have helped to improve diabetes care and management. However, many of these technologies…
Recognizing oncologic emergencies
The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2023 over 1.9 million individuals will receive a diagnosis of some form of cancer. Many…
Caring for adult patients with obesity in primary care
Evidence-based interventions are key for successful outcomes. Obesity is a complicated chronic disease with many contributing and interrelated factors that include genetics,…
Myxedema coma
Myxedema coma is the most severe, potentially life-threatening form of hypothyroidism and a medical emergency. It frequently results from untreated or undertreated…
Primary hypothyroidism: More common than you think
Be alert to this frequently unrecognized condition. Takeaways: Hypothyroidism develops slowly over time and if left undiagnosed may put patients at risk…
Study reveals connection between use of proton pump inhibitors and risk of type 2 diabetes
A study published in BMJ Gut examined “the association between the regular use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) and the risk of…
Thyroid storm: A cause for grave concern
Your patient, Barbara Dulaney*, was admitted last night to the progressive care unit for right lower lobe pneumonia. She’s 51 years old,…
Pharmacologic management of type 2 diabetes in older adults
Advances in technology and therapeutics have led to more people with diabetes living into older age and others developing it later in…
A broader look at insulin
Approximately 34 million people in the United States have diabetes; 90% to 95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Insulin saves lives…
Quality improvement in action: Revised critical blood glucose value
In January 2017, at a 253-bed, semirural hospital, a critical blood glucose value notification wasn’t automatically sent for a blood glucose level…