The HCPLive conference coverage page features articles, videos, and expert-led live coverage from major medical meetings throughout the year.
ADA 2011: Blood Glucose Self-monitoring Reduces Risk of CV Disease in Patients with Diabetes
Structured self-monitoring of blood glucose may result in lower levels of a key marker of cardiovascular disease risk in patient with type 2 diabetes.
ADA 2011: Solving the Challenge of Medication Adherence in Patients with Diabetes
Nonadherent patients with diabetes face severely increased risks of hospitalization and death.
ADA 2011: Assessment of Glycemic Variability and CD40 Ligand in the STAR 3 Study
Patients treated with sensor-augmented pump therapy may achieve lower glycemic variability than patients given multiple daily insulin injections.
ADA 2011: Dynamic Visual Representation of Key Data Helps Eliminate Hypoglycemia in the ICU
Real-time blood sugar and insulin infusion data displayed in the electronic medical record allows physicians to tailor treatment and get more patients to goal.
ADA 2011: Combo Treatment Increases Proportion of Diabetes Patients Achieving A1C Target
LEAD-6 trial results show improved glycemic control with weight loss and a low risk of hypoglycemia with liraglutide and exenatide.
ADA 2011: ADA, CDC Launch Beacon Communities Mobile Health IT Campaign
New program utilizes mobile technology to improve diabetes prevention and management.
ADA 2011: Novel SGLT2 Inhibitor Improves Glycemic Control in Patients with Diabetes
Japanese trial of TS-071 shows promise in weight loss and HbA1c reduction.
ADA 2011: Overcoming Barriers to Deliver Smart Geriatric Diabetes Care
There are several challenges to effective diabetes care that are specific to geriatric patients.
ADA 2011: How to Make the Most of the 2011 Scientific Sessions
Access information about how to follow the conference through social media and some of the key sessions worth checking out.
ADA 2011 Pre-conference Podcast: The Genetics and Pathophysiology of CVD in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes
Dr. Trevor Orchard previews what he will be discussing during his presentation on cardiovascular disease in patients with type 1 diabetes at the ADA meeting.
ADA 2011 Pre-conference Podcast: Is Diabetes Education Cost Effective?
Dr. Suzanne Boren previews what she will be discussing during her presentation on the cost effectiveness of diabetes education at ADA 2011.
ADA 2011 Pre-conference Podcast: National Diabetes Prevention
Dr. Ann Albright previews what she will be discussing during her presentation on national diabetes prevention at the upcoming ADA annual meeting.
DDW 2011: Rifaximin Reduces SBP Risk, Improves Transplant-Free Survival
Intestinal decontamination with rifaximin prevents spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and improves transplant-free survival in cirrhotic patients with ascites.
DDW 2011: Study Examines Colonoscopy Bleeding Risk with Clopidogrel vs. CV Risk Without
Cardiovascular risks associated with discontinuing clopidogrel before elective colonoscopy exceed the risks of post-polypectomy bleeding.
DDW 2011: STEPS Study Shows Promising Results for Patients with Short Bowel Syndrome
GLP-2 analog teduglutide reduces the need for parenteral support in patients with short bowel syndrome-intestinal failure.
DDW 2011: Adding Telaprevir to Standard Therapy Increases Sustained Virologic Responses in HCV
Results from the REALIZE study show that combination treatment with telaprevir is superior to standard treatment for patients with hepatitis C virus infection.
DDW 2011: High-intensity Sports Increase Risk of Functional GI Disorders
High-intensity athletes report more functional gastrointestinal disorders than athletes who engage in lower-intensity sports.
DDW 2011: Should Old Age Disqualify Patients from Receiving Weight Loss Surgery?
Age is less important than BMI, cardiovascular health, diabetes, and other considerations when evaluating elderly patients for bariatric surgery.
DDW 2011: Robust Reductions in Serious Liver Complications Likely with New HCV Agent
Combination treatment with boceprevir produces a significant reduction in incidence of serious liver complications in patients with hepatitis C.
DDW 2011: Attention to Diet May Lower Gallstone Formation Risk during Pregnancy
High consumption carbohydrates, starch, and fructose may increase the risk of developing biliary sludge and stones during pregnancy.
DDW 2011: Despite High Risks, Vaccination Rates Are Low in Chronic Liver Disease Patients with Diabetes
Low vaccination rates among patients with CLD and diabetes have grave public health implications.
DDW 2011: Higher BMI Associated with Colonic Adenoma Risk
Trial indicates that the relationship between body mass index and colonic adenomas is linear, suggesting that obesity can be a risk factor for colonic polyps.
DDW 2011: Clostridium difficile Infection Risk Varies with Different Antibiotics
Increased risk of clostridium difficile infection may be associated with exposure to linezolid and clindamycin.
DDW 2011: Mindfulness Meditation Training Reduces IBS Severity
Trial of mindfulness training as an intervention for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) demonstrates substantial therapeutic impact on bowel symptom severity.
HCPLive Conference Information: DDW 2011
Scheduling, session topics, plenary speakers, and other information for physicians planning to attend DDW 2011.
AACE 2011: Advances in Lipid Therapy and the Latest Practice Guidelines
Review of existing guidelines for cardiovascular disease and diabetes shows a continuing reliance on experience and expert opinion.
AACE 2011: The Latest on Pancreatic Islet Stem Cells and Diabetes Management
Enhancing beta cell regeneration and modulating autoimmune destruction of beta cells may be the key to effective diabetes treatment.
AACE 2011: Calcium, Vitamin D, and the Heart
Use a combination of recommendations and clinical judgment to determine the proper calcium and vitamin D requirements for each patient.
AACE 2011: Advances and Guidelines for Management of Hypertension in Diabetes
Clinical trial results used to support the current recommendations for target blood pressure don't tell the whole story.
AACE 2011: Environmental Disruptors to the Endocrine System
Presentation at AACE 2011 focuses on understanding environmental toxins and other disrupters to the endocrine system.