Diabetes
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High risk of low glucose? Hospital alerts promise a crucial heads-up
Incidents of severe hypoglycemia dropped by 41% after system was put into place to warn doctors.
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Lower glucose target linked to improved mortality in critically ill
The findings of a new study of critically ill patients challenge current guidelines on the use of intensive insulin therapy.
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Major message: Most heart failure is preventable
SNOWMASS, COLO. – Targeting heart failure’s chief risk factors pays off.
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Bariatric surgery comes with some risk of complications
A long-term follow-up study of bariatric surgery patients revealed complication risks.
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How to reduce NICU transfers for asymptomatic hypoglycemia
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Hold off blood glucose testing until neonates are fed for the first time and glucose homeostasis can begin.
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Award for best hospital goes to … the Mayo Clinic
The U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2017-2018 includes the usual suspects, with the University of Michigan making a big move up the list...
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VIDEO: How to discharge new pediatric diabetes cases in 2 days
Can children who present to the hospital with new-onset diabetes be discharged sooner?
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Bedside CGM boosts glucose control in hospital
Early results from pilot study impress researchers.
From the Society
Improve your glycemic control efforts with SHM’s GC eQUIPS program
SHM’s eQUIPS program supports the development and implementation of glycemic control programs at hospitals nationwide.
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New heart failure guidelines prioritize prevention
The latest update to U.S. guidelines for heart failure management, released at the end of April , puts unprecedented emphasis on heart failure...