Hiva Kolodrubetz, NP, provides an engaging and detailed session on anti-diabetic medications, focusing on safe prescribing and effective management strategies. Highlighting pharmacological mechanisms, A1C goals, and patient-centered care,…
Associate Professor Mike Todorovic, AKA “Dr. Mike”, introduces the endocrine system, explaining how hormones act as chemical messengers released into the bloodstream by cells, tissues, and glands. He…
The FDA has issued an update to inform the public that Baxter Healthcare Corporation has extended its recall of multi-dose vials of heparin sodium for injection to also…
Howard Simon, MD, Director, Newly Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, State University Hospital Syracuse, discusses adrenal masses. References and Resources Pacak, K., Eisenhofer, G., Grossman, A., Gavras, I. The…
This update highlights changes to the prescribing information for Avandia including a new boxed warning about the potential increased risk of myocardial ischemia. References and Resources FDA adds…
John A. Daller, MD, PhD, FACS, Associate Professor, Director, Abdominal Organ Transplantation, Temple University School of Medicine, discusses renal transplantation. References and Resources Renal Failure, Chronic and Dialysis…
The first inhaled insulin product, Exubera, has been discontinued due to dosing issues and pulmonary lung function test concerns. References and Resources Drug to be Discontinued; Exubera (insulin…
Stephen Brunton, MD, Director of Faculty Development, Cabarrus Family Medicine, Charlotte, North Carolina, describes strategies to overcome sub-optimal care for patients with diabetes, including early insulin therapy and…
Stephen Brunton, MD, Director of Faculty Division, Cabarrus Family Medicine, Charlotte, North Carolina, discusses recent clinical trials and the role of blood pressure, lipid and glycemic control in…
Nicole Artz, MD, a hospitalist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago Hospital, discusses implications of hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients. References and Resources ACE/ADA Task…
Nicole Artz, MD, a hospitalist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago Hospital, discusses new protocols to control glucose levels in the inpatient setting. References…
