Opinion: Why I write ‘no substitution’ on prescriptionsPharmacists switching ADD/ADHD drug for generic ‘equivalent’ is just one example of a questionable practice, says family physician. LETTER: Modafinil is no replacement for proper sleep Diabetes educators doubt their abilities Type 1 diabetics primed for islet transplantation How to treat prediabetes with exercise – effectively It’s easy to tell patients to modify their lifestyles to combat the development of diabetes, but getting them to do so is challenging. Here is specific direction on how to help them succeed Guiding insulin use in type 2 diabetes: Follow the rule of threes Choose from three types of insulin and three regimens, while acknowledging three steps in finding the correct dosage Diabetes impairs but doesn’t halt sex Topical hormone transfer can pose danger to others and pets Report a reminder of potential dangers of topical hormone product transfer to those inadvertently exposed through skin contact. Genetic markers predict renal risks Finding applies to Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes Fracture vigilance Watch for rare bisphosphonate-related atypical femoral breaks, but know they do not outweigh the benefits of treatment, task force says First Previous 2076 2077 2078 2079 2080 Next Last