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Sensor Combined with Insulin Pump Results in Better Blood Sugar Control in All Age Groups
June 30th 2010Researchers found a significant decrease in average blood sugar levels from a baseline of 8.3% to 7.5% in the group using sensors and insulin pumps, compared to 8.3% to 8.1% in the multiple daily injection group, at one year.
New Medicare Policy May Have Unintended Consequences in Clinical Practice
June 30th 2010Residents who were informed about the Medicare "no pay for errors" rule were less likely to choose the most appropriate clinical practice choices in response to clinical vignettes, according to findings published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Osteoarthritis Summit Set For June 2011
June 30th 2010For the first time, Hospital for Special Surgery will host an international Osteoarthritis Summit in June 2011 that will bring together a comprehensive multidisciplinary group of world renowned scientists, thought-leaders and industry representatives from the US, Canada, and Europe.