A Case of Diabetic Charcot Arthropathy of the Foot and AnkleCMEBoth the diagnosis and treatment of Charcot's arthropathy of the foot and ankle can be difficult for the clinician. The current review examines the best practice for this condition.
Nature Reviews Endocrinology, October 2009
Lifestyle-Based Diabetes Prevention Seen to Endure for at Least a DecadeCMEThe protective effects of diet modification, exercise, and other lifestyle changes against new-onset diabetes showcased in the three-year Diabetes Prevention Program continued out to 10 years in a follow-up analysis.
Heartwire CME, November 2009
Distribution of Body Fat Important in VTECMEThe distribution of body fat, as well as the amount, is important when it comes to the risk of venous thromboembolism, Danish researchers have discovered.
Should We Screen for Emotional Distress in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?CMEEmotional distress, depression and anxiety in patients with diabetes increase the challenge of achieving good outcomes and more research is needed to defined best strategies for identification and management.
Nature Reviews Endocrinology, December 2009
FDA Safety Changes: DepoDur, Neoral, LexivaCME/CEThe FDA has approved safety labeling revisions for morphine sulfate extended-release liposome injection, cyclosporine capsules and oral solution, and fosamprenavir calcium tablets and oral suspension.
MedscapeCME Diabetes & Endocrinology, October 2009
Lipids and Cardiovascular Risk Management CME
FDA Safety Changes: DepoDur, Neoral, LexivaCME/CEThe FDA has approved safety labeling revisions for morphine sulfate extended-release liposome injection, cyclosporine capsules and oral solution, and fosamprenavir calcium tablets and oral suspension.
Medscape Medical News CME, November 2009
Mimics of Primary Systemic VasculitisCMEMimics of primary vasculitides can lead to misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment, and recognizing them can prevent poor outcomes.
International Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, October 2009
Tachycardia in a 61-Year-Old WomanCME/CEA 61-year-old woman presents with tachycardia, a nontender goiter, and weight loss. She has a past medical history of an unspecified thyroid problem. What is causing this patient's tachycardia?
MedscapeCME Diabetes & Endocrinology, October 2009
Primary Prevention in Women: The Role of LipidsCME/CEJoin Drs. Foody, Mora, and Welty as they discuss limitations to current risk stratification models, recent clinical trial data, and the changing paradigm in the management of lipids in women.
All About Eve: Unique Aspects of CVD in WomenCME/CEWe know there are sex and biological differences in the manifestation of CVD. How do these pathophysiological differences affect the diagnosis and treatment of our female patients?
Over and Above Framingham: Lifetime Risk of CVD in Women CMEWhich factors should you consider when assessing the risk of CVD in your female patients? Drs. Paula Johnson and Wendy Post share insights on preventing the leading cause of death in women.