Sleep disruptions, poor eating habits, lack of exercise, and general malaise can all be a part of those on call hours for every clinician. Endocrine News spoke to a few experts for their advice on simple ways to combat the ill effects of being on call. Being on call — working after hours to...
Insulin Titration Software Combined with CGM Enables Patients with Diabetes to Improve Time in Range
First study to utilize CGM data with FDA-cleared, cloud-based titration software suggests significantly improved outcomes for patients while optimizing clinical resources This past summer, Glytec published the first proof-of-concept study that combines FDA-cleared remote insulin titration software and data from continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Results of the study, presented at the American Diabetes Association’s...
Dexcom last month announced it has signed a five-year collaboration agreement with the University of Virginia to advance its research and development efforts on continuous glucose monitoring-based solutions. The research partnership will center on advancing Dexcom’s automated insulin delivery technology and exploring the use of continuous glucose monitoring tools outside the type 1 diabetes market,...
Due to the “fractured” process of treating osteoporosis, Australian researchers and software developers teamed up to create a tool that uses artificial intelligence to read X-rays. The new program —XRAIT — has significantly improved fracture detection and could change the future of osteoporosis treatment. Christopher White, MBBS, PhD, FRACP, an endocrinologist at Prince of Wales...Virtual Endocrinology: The Rise of Telemedicine During COVID-19
How clinicians treat patients has been drastically reimagined during the COVID-19 pandemic due to social distancing requirements. Since patients still need to see their doctors one way or another, telemedicine has filled the gap and has been embraced by both the healthcare community and patients alike. Chirag R. Kapadia, MD, is an endocrinologist at Phoenix...Viral Load: A Look at One Endocrinologist’s Practice During the COVID-19 Crisis
Via an online video conference with Endocrine News, Mihail “Misha” Zilbermint, MD, discusses how the COVID-19 virus has changed the way he practices medicine in a hospital setting, and how his approach to treating patients may be changed forever. One of the common terms that has been used to describe everything from the way... For residents and early-career clinicians, a lack of sleep is an ongoing health hazard. Endocrine News looks at ways to help you cope with sleep deprivation so you can give your patients the best care possible, as well as take care of your own health. Sleep deprivation has long been a hallmark of medical residents...
Finding your first job can be a challenge for early-career clinicians. Luckily, Endocrine News talked to some seasoned pros with advice on how to find a setting that appeals to you, your family, and your professional goals. What’s the best way to find a clinical position as an early-career endocrinologist? Flexibility, focus, and knowing what...
