Endocrinology
News
Lower glucose target linked to improved mortality in critically ill
The findings of a new study of critically ill patients challenge current guidelines on the use of intensive insulin therapy.
Clinical
Risk-stratification tool predicts severe hypoglycemia
Can a clinical tool be developed to predict severe hypoglycemia in at-risk patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D)?
News
Award for best hospital goes to … the Mayo Clinic
The U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2017-2018 includes the usual suspects, with the University of Michigan making a big move up the list...
News
Bedside CGM boosts glucose control in hospital
Early results from pilot study impress researchers.
From the Society
Improve your glycemic control efforts with SHM’s GC eQUIPS program
SHM’s eQUIPS program supports the development and implementation of glycemic control programs at hospitals nationwide.
HM17
Hyponatremia: Watch the water, not the salt
LAS VEGAS – Keeping an eye on sodium is key to diagnosing hyponatremia, but don’t forget it’s a problem of too much water, not salt, said an...
HM17
Keys to de-escalating endocrine emergencies
There is a fine line between endocrine system compensation and decompensation, according to an expert who shared tips for treating acute endocrine...
Clinical
Do not use steroids in patients with severe sepsis without shock
Does hydrocortisone therapy prevent progression to septic shock in patients with severe sepsis without shock?
News
Single Dose of Dexamethasone Not an Alternative to ‘Steroid Burst’ for Acute Asthma Treatment
Clinical question: Is one dose of dexamethasone comparable to five days of prednisone for treating mild-to-moderate asthma exacerbations?...
News
Oral Steroids as Good as NSAIDs for Acute Gout
Clinical question: Are oral steroids as effective as NSAIDs in treating acute gout? Background: Two small trials have suggested that oral...
