Study: Stem cells could reverse osteoarthritis … About 25% of stents aren’t necessary, data shows … Insulin can stay at room temp for months … Could infection control standards get weaker? …...
Clinical briefs for Friday, July 28
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 28, 2023
Ultra-processed foods, even healthy ones, are a no-no for people with diabetes, study finds … The difference between older, newer whooping cough vaccines … Why step counts matter in heart failure …...
Clinical briefs for Friday, Aug. 25
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 25, 2023
No change in prescribing rates for dental-related antibiotics … Spotting adenine in urine could signal kidney failure in people with diabetes … Gene variant that boosts Parkinson’s risk found in...
New guidance for treating hypoglycemia in long-term care stresses understanding of glucagon
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Kristen Fischer
Aug 21, 2023
There’s some new guidance on treating hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, in long-term care communities. It’s specifically geared for healthcare workers, though anyone who is a caregiver for someone...