Endocrinologists
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I admit it… I’ve got a great endocrinologist
I like my endocrinologist. There, I said it.
Endos are sometimes a source of dread, or frustration, and some people wind up having to explain a lot about newer technology or drug developments to theirs because, let’s face it, diabetes changes sometimes move faster than their doctor.
But I don’t experience any of that. My last appointment a couple of weeks ago included the typical A1c, and a little blood work. Cholesterol, kidney function, that kind of thing. Vital signs, download of the pump data. Everything checked out okay, though I’m carrying around slightly more calcium than I should be. Who knew you could have too much?
We spent the rest of the time…
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Pump It Up: Diabetes Technologies Continue to Revolutionize Care
As devices become smarter and smarter and improve patient outcomes, they also pose challenges for patient and clinician education. While clinicians ensure all patients are up-to-speed on the new technology, a new threat looms: Keeping data safe.
Rise of the Machines: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Artificial intelligence – once only found in a Steven Spielberg movie – is being adopted by the healthcare industry more and more from improving diabetes outcomes to reducing unnecessary thyroid surgeries. As these technologies improve, clinicians will soon have yet another ally to individualize patient care.
What drives your burnout?
Burnout is never far from the mind of a physician. But why? What are some of the key factors that lead to burnout? Here are my thoughts...
A NYC Doctor Helps Type 1 Diabetics in Africa Survive and Thrive
It’s ridiculous how prohibitively expensive test strips are: $1.00 each. Insulin is also prohibitively expensive and very difficult to ship. In some cases, if you get insulin from some locations, you can’t always vouch its quality which creates a whole host of problems. Also, if a health care system starts to rely on only donated supplies, it will never change itself.
Is less than 7 percent a reasonable A1C goal?
As this debate was organized by the Endocrine Society, one of the contributors to the joint statement against the ACP target, it’s not surprising that the pre-debate poll showed a skeptical audience, with only 18 percent agreeing with the ACP guidelines. The end of debate poll, however, showed more than a doubling of support, with 43 percent in favor of the ACP guidelines. Still, with the closing numbers so close to 50-50, it’s clear this is still a controversial issue.
Make health a mobile game for youths
Instead of winning points for exterminating virtual pests, can we have children vying to be the most active? Bragging about it? Can it be cool? Nike knows how to make things cool. Why can’t we?
What your Endocrinologist Doesn’t Know
It is not just speculation that physicians, including many endocrinologists, are not integrating new scientific findings into their practices. It’s also not just “alternative” doctors that are making this claim. There have been many articles in well-respected medical journals on this topic and even some that have reached mainstream media, including one written by a former American Heart Association president and published in the Wall Street Journal back in 2003. He argued that patients are not benefiting from new research findings because “doctors think the way they’ve always done things is best.”
“I will survive.” A solo practitioner’s story
“At first, I was afraid, I was petrified. I kept thinking I could never live without you by my side…” so the song goes. That is sort of how I felt when my associate told me she was leaving.
I admit it… I’ve got a great endocrinologist
I like my endocrinologist. There, I said it. Endos are sometimes a source of dread, or frustration, and some people wind up having to explain a lot about newer technology or drug developments to theirs because, let’s face it, diabetes changes sometimes move faster than their doctor.
10 Tips for Finding Your Ideal Endocrinologist
Whether you’re recently diagnosed with diabetes, recently moved, or are ready for a change, selecting an endocrinologist is important to your diabetes management.
Endobible
A site primarily aimed at health professionals but is also widely used by patients who want to understand more about the management of their conditions.
Clinical Endocrinology News
News you need–Clinical Endocrinology News, an independent newspaper that provides the practicing specialist with timely and relevant news and commentary about clinical developments in the field and about the impact of health care policy on the specialty and the physician's practice. For thousands of physicians, Clinical Endocrinology News is a must read.
Endocrine News
The mission of the Endocrine Society is to advance excellence in endocrinology and promote its essential role as an integrative force in scientific research and medical practice.
Endocrine Today
Endocrine Today strives to be the global, definitive information source for endocrine professionals by delivering timely, accurate, authoritative and balanced reports on clinical issues, socioeconomic topics and industry developments, as well as presenting clinically relevant information on medical therapies for the benefit of the patient.
EndocrineWeb
Your best resource for best practices when treating endocrine disorders in your primary care practice.
Endocrinology Advance
Resource covers multiple journals related to endocrinology.
Endocrinology Advisor
Endocrinology Advisor is an online resource that provides health care professionals with comprehensive information on important principles of care in endocrinology as well as up-to-date clinical news on the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine conditions.
Endocrinology Network
Blogging from Modern Medicine.
Endotext
We offer the only complete, authoritative, constantly updated, down-loadable source on clinical endocrinology, without registration or cost.
Hormone Health Network
The Hormone Health Network helps you and your health care provider have more informed discussions about hormones and health. Our free, online resources come from the most advanced clinical and scientific expertise in endocrinology.
Hormones Demystified
This site is not designed to provide the type of basic, background information that you could easily find on Mayo Clinic’s web site or at any number of reliable medical-o-pedia sites. Rather, Hormones Demystified is intended to help you sort through a lot of the chaff out there, from the perspective of someone who lives this stuff every day.
Pathophysiology of the Endocrine System
This hypertextbook provided by Colorado State University covers fundamental concepts in endocrinology and a tour of the endocrine system.
The Endocrine Post
Welcome to the official blog of the Society for Endocrinology. We are a membership organisation which supports researchers and clinicians working within the field of endocrinology.
Touch Endocrinology
Providing practical opinion to support best practice for busy healthcare professionals
EndoGoddess Musings
A Stylish Endocrinology Physician's Adventures In Mobile Health.
MDLinx
Our medical editors have ranked and organized papers in the top peer-reviewed clinical journals by topic including diabetes types 1 and 2, thyroid and glandular diseases, obesity and dyslipidemia. In a matter of minutes, you and all the members of your patient care team can stay current on the literature as it is published.
Medical News Today
The latest Endocrinology News articles published daily. Includes news on internal or hormonal secretions and their physiologic and pathologic relations - including thyroid diseases, menopause, cancers of the endocrine glands, hormone replacement and much more.
MedPage Today
MedPage Today is the only service for physicians that provides a clinical perspective on the breaking medical news that their patients are reading.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases conducts and supports basic and clinical research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health.
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