ADA: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2017
... practice guidelines, there has been considerable evolution in the evaluation of scientific evidence and in the development of evidence-based guidelines. In 2002, the ADA developed a classification system to grade the quality of scientific evidence supporting ADA recommendations for all new and revised ...
... practice guidelines, there has been considerable evolution in the evaluation of scientific evidence and in the development of evidence-based guidelines. In 2002, the ADA developed a classification system to grade the quality of scientific evidence supporting ADA recommendations for all new and revised ...
standards of medical care in diabetes—2017
... practice guidelines, there has been considerable evolution in the evaluation of scientific evidence and in the development of evidence-based guidelines. In 2002, the ADA developed a classification system to grade the quality of scientific evidence supporting ADA recommendations for all new and revised ...
... practice guidelines, there has been considerable evolution in the evaluation of scientific evidence and in the development of evidence-based guidelines. In 2002, the ADA developed a classification system to grade the quality of scientific evidence supporting ADA recommendations for all new and revised ...
Leptin regulation of lipid homeostasis: dietary and metabolic
... nutrient intake and composition regulate circulating insulin and leptin concentrations, it has been generally accepted that these hormones modulate the effects of nutrients on feeding behaviour and energy homeostasis. A recent report, however, indicates that fatty acids, per se, can act at the site ...
... nutrient intake and composition regulate circulating insulin and leptin concentrations, it has been generally accepted that these hormones modulate the effects of nutrients on feeding behaviour and energy homeostasis. A recent report, however, indicates that fatty acids, per se, can act at the site ...
KDIGO 2012 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation
... Additional information in the form of supplementary materials can be found online at http://www.kdigo.org/clinical_practice_guidelines/ckd.php ...
... Additional information in the form of supplementary materials can be found online at http://www.kdigo.org/clinical_practice_guidelines/ckd.php ...
Managing diabetes in primary care: how does the
... HbA1c thresholds have been used as performance metrics since QOF was introduced in 2004. These have included ≤ 7%, ≤ 7.4%, ≤ 8%, ≤ 9% and ≤ 10%. We chose the lower and upper thresholds for use in this study (≤ 7%, ≤ 10%). To make fair comparisons of the level of successful control between practices ...
... HbA1c thresholds have been used as performance metrics since QOF was introduced in 2004. These have included ≤ 7%, ≤ 7.4%, ≤ 8%, ≤ 9% and ≤ 10%. We chose the lower and upper thresholds for use in this study (≤ 7%, ≤ 10%). To make fair comparisons of the level of successful control between practices ...
Abstracts of the 19th Cochrane Colloquium
... control expenditure without compromising quality or patient safety. Disinvestment in clinically- or cost-ineffective interventions is thought to be key to transferring resources to higher-value care. Objectives: NICE and the UKCC undertook a pilot project using Cochrane reviews as an evidence base t ...
... control expenditure without compromising quality or patient safety. Disinvestment in clinically- or cost-ineffective interventions is thought to be key to transferring resources to higher-value care. Objectives: NICE and the UKCC undertook a pilot project using Cochrane reviews as an evidence base t ...
Preview the material
... The interaction between medications and vitamin D Acute and chronic vitamin D intoxication Although it is true that millions of people in the United States and in the world have low levels of vitamin D, to describe vitamin D deficiency as a pandemic may not, in one sense, be completely accurate. ...
... The interaction between medications and vitamin D Acute and chronic vitamin D intoxication Although it is true that millions of people in the United States and in the world have low levels of vitamin D, to describe vitamin D deficiency as a pandemic may not, in one sense, be completely accurate. ...
Quality Standards for Diabetes Care Toolkit
... increased morbidity and mortality in this age group (Constantino et al 2013). In addition, the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is also increasing. Type 1 diabetes occurs at any age; however, it is more common in young people and New Zealanders of European descent, but it also occur ...
... increased morbidity and mortality in this age group (Constantino et al 2013). In addition, the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is also increasing. Type 1 diabetes occurs at any age; however, it is more common in young people and New Zealanders of European descent, but it also occur ...
Nitrate and nitrite in drinking-water
... progressive increase in nitrate levels in groundwater supplies over the last 20 years. In Denmark and the Netherlands, for example, nitrate concentrations are increasing by 0.2–1.3 mg/l per year in some areas (WHO, 1985b). Because of the delay in the response of groundwater to changes in soil, some ...
... progressive increase in nitrate levels in groundwater supplies over the last 20 years. In Denmark and the Netherlands, for example, nitrate concentrations are increasing by 0.2–1.3 mg/l per year in some areas (WHO, 1985b). Because of the delay in the response of groundwater to changes in soil, some ...
Influence of comorbid conditions on asthma REVIEW
... subjects was 50.9%, 37.3% and 51.2%, respectively, while the mean prevalence of asthma in individuals with GERD was 4.6% (3.9% in controls). FIELD et al. [48] previously reported that anti-reflux surgery could help asthma symptoms without changing pulmonary function. Another study found that in adul ...
... subjects was 50.9%, 37.3% and 51.2%, respectively, while the mean prevalence of asthma in individuals with GERD was 4.6% (3.9% in controls). FIELD et al. [48] previously reported that anti-reflux surgery could help asthma symptoms without changing pulmonary function. Another study found that in adul ...
Evaluation of Tremors
... • Most often seen in the neck, but not uncommon in an upper limb • Generally most prominent with posture but this is variable • Rate is variable and tremor if often irregular • Onset is usually fairly subacute • There is often a null point, a position where the tremor will go away ...
... • Most often seen in the neck, but not uncommon in an upper limb • Generally most prominent with posture but this is variable • Rate is variable and tremor if often irregular • Onset is usually fairly subacute • There is often a null point, a position where the tremor will go away ...
ADA: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2016
... Technologies and Therapeutics, Pathophysiology/Complications, and Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk. The journal also publishes ADA statements, consensus reports, clinically relevant review articles, letters to the editor, and health/medical news or points of view. Topics covered are of interest to ...
... Technologies and Therapeutics, Pathophysiology/Complications, and Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk. The journal also publishes ADA statements, consensus reports, clinically relevant review articles, letters to the editor, and health/medical news or points of view. Topics covered are of interest to ...
All about Folates
... yeast, fruits (like bananas and oranges), leafy vegetables, wholewheat bread, lima beans, eggs and milk, they are often destroyed by cooking or processing. Recent research is beginning to show relationships between folates and brain aging. Earlier this year, Dutch scientists showed that adults who t ...
... yeast, fruits (like bananas and oranges), leafy vegetables, wholewheat bread, lima beans, eggs and milk, they are often destroyed by cooking or processing. Recent research is beginning to show relationships between folates and brain aging. Earlier this year, Dutch scientists showed that adults who t ...
drug formulary
... Please note that the MOH formulary as well as the HTAR formulary is only current at time of printing and may have changed since. While every effort is made to ensure its currency, errors and omissions may be expected. The formulary is not a comprehensive data reference but serves only as a guide. Us ...
... Please note that the MOH formulary as well as the HTAR formulary is only current at time of printing and may have changed since. While every effort is made to ensure its currency, errors and omissions may be expected. The formulary is not a comprehensive data reference but serves only as a guide. Us ...
User guide - Medicines for Malaria Venture
... Given the life-threatening nature of severe malaria, parenteral antimalarials should be given to pregnant women with severe malaria in full doses without delay. Injectable artesunate is preferred over quinine in the second and third trimesters, because quinine is associated with recurrent hypoglycae ...
... Given the life-threatening nature of severe malaria, parenteral antimalarials should be given to pregnant women with severe malaria in full doses without delay. Injectable artesunate is preferred over quinine in the second and third trimesters, because quinine is associated with recurrent hypoglycae ...
genetic testing and genetic research
... The ethical issues raised by preimplantation genetic testing include religious concerns about the sanctity of life and assisted reproductive technologies generally. There are also wider concerns about whether such testing could in principle be used to select favourable traits, rather than just the e ...
... The ethical issues raised by preimplantation genetic testing include religious concerns about the sanctity of life and assisted reproductive technologies generally. There are also wider concerns about whether such testing could in principle be used to select favourable traits, rather than just the e ...
Inherited epidermolysis bullosa - zum EB
... pseudosyndactyly; other) may permit further subclassification at this level. Each patient then can be further subclassified on the basis of the mode of transmission and, if identifiable, by the specific gene involved, the latter initially determined by means of immunohistochemical techniques (IFM, u ...
... pseudosyndactyly; other) may permit further subclassification at this level. Each patient then can be further subclassified on the basis of the mode of transmission and, if identifiable, by the specific gene involved, the latter initially determined by means of immunohistochemical techniques (IFM, u ...
Automatic Summarization of Clinical Abstracts for Evidence
... The practice of evidence-based medicine (EBM) encourages health professionals to make informed treatment decisions based on a careful analysis of current research. However, after caring for their patients, medical practitioners have little time to spend reading even a small fraction of the rapidly g ...
... The practice of evidence-based medicine (EBM) encourages health professionals to make informed treatment decisions based on a careful analysis of current research. However, after caring for their patients, medical practitioners have little time to spend reading even a small fraction of the rapidly g ...
From the Anti-Doping Library SIDE EFFECTS OF TESTOSTERONE
... dysrhythmias, and direct myocardial injury. However, the contribution of AAS use to these potential adverse cardiovascular effects remains unclear. Chronic AAS use enhances hepatic triglyceride lipase activity, resulting in reduction of high-density lipoproteins and elevation of low-density lipoprot ...
... dysrhythmias, and direct myocardial injury. However, the contribution of AAS use to these potential adverse cardiovascular effects remains unclear. Chronic AAS use enhances hepatic triglyceride lipase activity, resulting in reduction of high-density lipoproteins and elevation of low-density lipoprot ...
FPO
... with her partner’s or a donor’s sperm. Several days later, the fertilized egg(s)—now known as embryo(s)—are transferred by a thin catheter through the woman’s vagina into her uterus, where it is hoped they will grow into one or more healthy babies. It is essential that the infertile couple and their ...
... with her partner’s or a donor’s sperm. Several days later, the fertilized egg(s)—now known as embryo(s)—are transferred by a thin catheter through the woman’s vagina into her uterus, where it is hoped they will grow into one or more healthy babies. It is essential that the infertile couple and their ...
starting insulin treatment in type 2 diabetes
... store fat greater, which has provided a survival benefit during times of famine. Type 2 diabetes is also a vascular disease, because one of its common complications is atherosclerosis of large arteries (macroangiopathy), which manifests as coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction, stroke and ...
... store fat greater, which has provided a survival benefit during times of famine. Type 2 diabetes is also a vascular disease, because one of its common complications is atherosclerosis of large arteries (macroangiopathy), which manifests as coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction, stroke and ...
content outline - The American Board of Pediatrics
... 3. Know which interventions have been effective and ineffective in caring for patients of various ages who are obese 4. Understand the importance of body mass index (BMI) in identifying obesity and overweight 5. Identify the genetic and environmental risk factors for obesity, including lifestyle cho ...
... 3. Know which interventions have been effective and ineffective in caring for patients of various ages who are obese 4. Understand the importance of body mass index (BMI) in identifying obesity and overweight 5. Identify the genetic and environmental risk factors for obesity, including lifestyle cho ...
medication used in school - Student Support Services Project
... overwhelming one with infrequent or insignificant concerns. However, changes in state laws, constant changes in information resulting from continuing research and clinical experience, reasonable differences in opinions among authorities, unique aspects of individual clinical situations, and the poss ...
... overwhelming one with infrequent or insignificant concerns. However, changes in state laws, constant changes in information resulting from continuing research and clinical experience, reasonable differences in opinions among authorities, unique aspects of individual clinical situations, and the poss ...
An Evidence Review The National Eating Disorders Collaboration EATING DISORDERS
... late teens, though Eating Disorders may first present at any age. Eating Disorders appear to have an array of biopsychosocial causes though these are not clearly understood. Important risk factors for the development of an Eating Disorder include dieting, disordered eating, and poor body image. Of c ...
... late teens, though Eating Disorders may first present at any age. Eating Disorders appear to have an array of biopsychosocial causes though these are not clearly understood. Important risk factors for the development of an Eating Disorder include dieting, disordered eating, and poor body image. Of c ...
Portfolio Analyses Spreadsheet - National Action Alliance for
... We will determine whether urocortin 3 protein, the major endogenous brain ligand for the type 2 corticotropin releasing factor receptor, is increased in concentrations in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex of subjects dying of suicide with depressive symptoms at the time of death. We will micropunch ...
... We will determine whether urocortin 3 protein, the major endogenous brain ligand for the type 2 corticotropin releasing factor receptor, is increased in concentrations in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex of subjects dying of suicide with depressive symptoms at the time of death. We will micropunch ...