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- ADA seeks new treatment approaches for the elderly
In an effort to bolster prevention and treatment options for elderly patients with diabetes, the American Diabetes Association gathered a group of experts that is expected to publish its findings later this year. More than one-fourth of Americans older than 65 have diabetes and even more have prediabetes, the CDC says, and the ADA report projects those numbers will continue to increase. Older patients with diabetes are often left out of clinical research, leaving gaps in the knowledge of how to treat the disease in the elderly, according to the researchers. The Miami Herald (free registration)
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- Islet cell transplants show promise for treating type 1 diabetes
Scientists at the University of Miami's Diabetes Research Institute are studying transplanted islet cells in patients with severe type 1 diabetes. Those who have undergone the treatment have been able to stay off insulin for five years, which is comparable to patients who received pancreas transplants. Researchers are working on ways, such as encapsulation, to make the transplanted cells survive longer and minimize the use of antirejection drugs. The Miami Herald (free registration)
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- Leg catheterization might prevent diabetes-related amputations
Leg catheterization to boost blood flow in affected limbs helped prevent diabetes-related amputations in 521 Israeli patients over the past two years, physicians at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, Israel, said. Catheterization might help renew blood supply and heal or prevent infections, and it can be repeated if necessary, the doctors said. The Jerusalem Post (free registration)
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- Review finds obesity education lacking in med schools
An analysis of more than 200 articles on obesity-related education at medical schools found only five articles featured ways to improve students' knowledge, skills and attitudes in obesity treatment. Two of those articles addressed medical student bias related to obese patients and one focused on changing biases. The report was published in Teaching and Learning in Medicine. HealthDay News
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- Child care providers may aid in stopping childhood obesity
Specially trained child care providers who were confident in their knowledge of nutrition and healthful eating were more likely to share such information with families and could play a key role in curbing childhood obesity, according to a study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. "Incorporating child feeding training into state child care licensure, national certification, or as a requirement for participation in the Child & Adult Care Food Program are potential mechanisms for improving the child care feeding environment and addressing the childhood obesity epidemic," the lead author said in a statement. Examiner.com
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- A little exercise goes a long way in preventing childhood obesity
A study in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine showed that children need only seven minutes of intense exercise daily to stave off obesity and related conditions. However, researchers found children spend almost 70% of their time doing sedentary activities, 23% engaging in light physical activity, nearly 7% doing moderately physical activities and only 0.6% engaging in intense physical activity. Girls are less likely than boys to get vigorous physical activity, researchers said. Yahoo/Asian News International
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- Physicians face penalties for avoiding quality initiatives
Physicians who do not report Medicare quality measures or use e-prescribing and EHRs next year will take a financial hit, experts said. The American Academy of Family Physicians says participating in the programs could help a doctor avoid $19,000 in penalties. AAFP Medical Director for Quality Improvement Dr. Bruce Bagley said it is wise for physicians to get involved in these initiatives because penalties could go up and commercial payers could decide to enact similar programs. American Medical News (free content)
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- EHR incentives reach $8.36B for Medicare, Medicaid providers
CMS has paid $8.36 billion in EHR incentives to 165,800 doctors and hospitals through October. Medicare payments to eligible providers and hospitals during October amounted to $435 million, while Medicaid incentives paid to professionals and hospitals for adopting, using and upgrading EHRs totaled $210 million. The most recently available data show 22% of providers that are Medicare-eligible are also EHR meaningful users. Healthcare IT News
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ADA 2013 Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement Award: Call for Nominations
Now through Nov. 16 (8 p.m. EDT), the American Diabetes Association is seeking nominations for the 2013 Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement Award. The Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement is the highest scientific award of the American Diabetes Association and is awarded annually to honor highly meritorious career achievement in the field of diabetes research. The recipient of this award will deliver the 2013 Banting Lecture at the 73rd Scientific Sessions, June 21 to 25, at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. Learn more and nominate.
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