Top stories in health and medicine, November 4, 2014

From MedPage Today: Stopping Inhaled Steroids in COPD Feasible. Withdrawing inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) from patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) did not lead to an increased rate of exacerbations. Weight Loss Surgery May Cut T2D Risk. Obese individuals who underwent bariatric surgery had an 80% decrease in risk for developing type 2 diabetes. NPs in the Primary Care Movement. On my first day of a clinical rotation at a community health clinic in Phoenix, Ariz., nursing students, med students, interpreters, and primary care providers huddle in the back room to present history and physical exam findings to our MD preceptors. In between patients, one of the med students starts chatting me up. “You’re a nurse practitioner student? Cool, my mom is a nurse. Wait, what’s the difference between a nurse and a nurse practitioner?” he asks. Afib Poised As Mobile Health Success Story. When it comes to screening for atrial fibrillation, there is little guidance currently from professional societies, reflecting the historical lack of data demonstrating efficacy of traditional screening techniques. Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: News Diabetes Endocrinology Mobile health Obesity Source Type: blogs