A tiny pancreatic tumor was the source of a grave problem. The patient, a 42-year old man, reported sudden fainting…
Serum insulin and cognitive performance in older adults: a longitudinal study
To examine the association of serum glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance with cognitive functioning seven years later in a longitudinal…
A Pharmacist-Led Intervention to Improve Gout Medication Adherence and Outcomes with Urate Lowering Therapy: A Site Randomized Trial
To test a pharmacist-led intervention to improve gout treatment adherence and outcomes.
Glycaemic management in patients with diabetes in hospital
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the inpatient population is three times greater than in the general population. A significant…
Hypoglycaemia in diabetes
Hypoglycaemia is a feared and common unwanted effect of diabetes mellitus treated with insulin or sulfonylureas; it is the main…
Modern strategies for management of glycaemia in type 1 diabetes
The last decade has seen significant advances in the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus. The usual management of type…
Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar crisis in adults
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state (HHS) remain two of the most commonly encountered metabolic emergencies. They are both…
In a Critical State: Ongoing Barriers to Treatment for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
Recent advances in Hepatitis C Virus HCV treatment could be described as revolutionary: for uncomplicated patients, treatment is nearly 100%…
Medicine as a Meritocracy
When we (the authors WF and JA) were graduating from medical school in 1969, 50 years ago, our class pictures…
Diabetes Care for Patients Experiencing Homelessness: Beyond Metformin and Sulfonylureas
On any given night in the United States, an estimated 553,742 people are homeless.1 Applying a broader definition of homelessness…