New drug class tied to lower risk of heart failure, death in type 2 diabetes
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 29, 2019
A new class of type 2 diabetes drug appears to reduce the risk of heart failure, death and major cardiovascular events, researchers have found.
Diabetes dangers in LTC can be reduced by better self-management education
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 05, 2019
Dangerous hypoglycemic events in long-term care settings can be reduced with diabetes self-management education and support.
Frequent feedback makes big dent in deadly diabetes outcomes
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 04, 2019
Deadly outcomes are less likely when patients with diabetes have lifestyle counseling at least once a month, a large new study has found.
5 updated risk factors for heart disease, diabetes detection
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 31, 2019
To detect diabetes and heart disease early on, clinicians should focus on five key risk factors, according to a guideline released this week.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, July 29
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 28, 2019
Experts call for large-scale macular degeneration research … Genetic risk not a factor in dietary interventions for type 2 diabetes … Older adults are not meeting HHS activity guidelines … Clues...
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, June 25
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 24, 2019
Intervention helps most prediabetic adults remain stable, recover … Poor sleep tied to reduced memory performance … Memory decline is slower in those with cancer
Sterile option for glucose testing available
Mar 03, 2015
The FreeStyle Precision Pro system from Abbott allows providers to test blood glucose levels with individually-wrapped test strips, the company said.
BeBop Sensors releases fabric sensor
Nov 04, 2014
BeBop Sensors Inc., a wearable sensor company, announced the release of its first product, the BeBop Wearable Smart Fabric Sensor, which can measure bend, location, rotation, angle, motion, angle and torque.
Also in the news for July 7, 2014 . . .
Jul 07, 2014
Huge HIPAA breach inevitable, providers ‘behind’ crooks … Nursing home doc has to pay back $57K to Medicaid … Alzheimer’s drug development not looking good … Insulin...
Design Decisions: Hitting the right notes
By
Dave Surico
Feb 01, 2014
Company’s first big construction project overcomes challenges and plays on Nashville region’s tastes for music, art and local attractions