article thumbnail

Increasing Rates of Pre-Pregnancy T2D Tied to Higher Fetal, Neonatal Risk

Physician's Weekly

“Early onset type 2 diabetes (T2D – generally diagnosed prior to the age of 40) is of major concern as its prevalence is increasing rapidly,” researchers wrote in The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. “It Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is associated with improved glucose control (and therefore pregnancy outcomes) in T1D.

52
article thumbnail

Overtreatment of prostate cancer in the active surveillance era

Common Sense Family Doctor

James Stevermer and Kenneth Fink wrote in an AFP editorial : Few men diagnosed with and treated for prostate cancer will experience a mortality benefit, and an estimated 20% to 50% of those treated will never become symptomatic, even without treatment. Explaining the AAFP’s position, Drs. and 6.1%, respectively).

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Episode 148: Antiracism in Medicine Series Episode 4 – Dismantling Race-Based Medicine Part 2: Clinical Perspectives

The Clinical Problem Solvers

September 8, 2020. Published online May 11, 2020. Published online July 29, 2020. Published online July 29, 2020. Establishing a Task Force to Reassess the Inclusion of Race in Diagnosing Kidney Diseases. Published July 2, 2020. Institute for Healing & Justice in Medicine ; 2020. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000001232.

Clinic 52
article thumbnail

Nurse Practitioners Critical in Treating Older Adults as Ranks of Geriatricians Shrink

Physician's Weekly

Ellen had been diagnosed with vascular dementia, peripheral vascular disease, and Type 2 diabetes. ” Practice Limits Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with advanced training that enables them to diagnose diseases, analyze diagnostic tests, and prescribe medicine. . A headband was tied around her white hair.

article thumbnail

Black/African American Caregivers of Older Adults Living with Dementia: Fayron Epps and Karen Moss

GeriPal

Feyron has centered her work in Black/African American faith communities and churches – a program she titled Alter. Alex: And we’re delighted to welcome Fayron Epps, who is associate professor and director of Community and Research Engagement at the School of Nursing at Emory. Why this focus? Karen: Thank you. Alex: Great.

Community 129
article thumbnail

Telehealth vs In-Person Palliative Care: A Podcast with Joseph Greer, Lynn Flint, Simone Rinaldi, and Vicki Jackson

GeriPal

Essentially we’re testing the early integrated palliative care model, which is monthly visits with a specialty trained palliative care physician or advanced practice provider for patients who are diagnosed with advanced non small cell lung cancer. Lynn, what were you doing in Covid 2020? Vicki 37:26 Great question.

article thumbnail

How State and Local Agencies on Aging Help Older Adults: Susan DeMarois, Greg Olsen, and Lindsey Yourman

GeriPal

Alex: We’ve got a lot to talk about…what states are doing and cities are doing to support older adults in the community. But, what you need is a community-based game there. The long-term care is being actually provided in the community at a much higher rate than what the formal system provides. You go back home.