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Postural Sway Velocity Effective for Assessing Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Physician's Weekly

Postural sway velocity as a screening tool in diabetic peripheral neuropathy represents a potential early marker of balance impairment and fall risk. Several sessions included presentations on diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), such as the Peter J. Dyck Lecture on mechanisms of diabetic neuropathic pain.

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Addressing diabetes management in the context of social needs: a qualitative study of primary care providers [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. Population Studied: Purposive sample of care team members (eg, physicians, social workers, diabetes educators, dietitians, community health workers).

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Better Care Models Needed for Young Adults With Obesity

Physician's Weekly

Obesity drugs were not utilized often in young adults and adolescents despite high complication rates, prompting researchers to call for chronic, holistic care. Female patients comprised a greater proportion of young adults (71.5%) compared with children (48.5%) and adolescents (52.9%). The data spanned from January 2019 to March 2024.

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Clinical Reasoning Corner: Pre and Posttest Probability – Jack Penner

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Objectives Define pre and posttest probability Demonstrate the utility of pre and posttest probability in diagnostic reasoning Practice applying pre and posttest probability in clinical decision making What are Pre and Posttest Probabilities? moving them much lower on our differential): pre and posttest probabilities. Let’s dive in!

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