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January 2021 Metabolic Disease Related News from our Partners at Consultant 360
TCAD Increases Post-Bariatric Surgery Risks
While bariatric surgery may benefit patients with obesity and established coronary artery disease, the safety of the surgery in this patient population remains unknown. In a recent study, researchers examined the association of postoperative mortality and major adverse cardiac events in patients with CAD following surgical weight loss.
https://www.consultant360.com/exclusive/cardiology/cardiometabolic-risk/cad-increases-post-bariatric-surgery-risks
Video: Counseling Patients About Nutrition Around the Holidays
In this video, Andrew Freeman, MD, leads a panel discussion around nutritional counseling in the cardiology clinic. Panelists include Emilio Ros, MD, PhD; Monica Aggarwal, MD; Robert Ostfeld, MD, MSc; James O'Keefe, MD; and Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD.
https://www.consultant360.com/video/cardiology/preventive-cardiology/counseling-patients-about-nutrition-around-holidays
Test Your Knowledge on Diabetes: Finger Sticks
In this “Test Your Knowledge” series, Edward Shahady, MD, asks you to advise a patient about his blood glucose level and use of finger sticks.
https://www.consultant360.com/exclusive/endocrinology/diabetes/test-your-knowledge-diabetes-finger-sticks
What Do You Need to Know About Diabetes and Telemedicine?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have expanded access to telehealth medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many institutions have developed systems for commercial and Medicaid/Medicaid reimbursement. Here are questions and answers about diabetes care and telemedicine.
https://www.consultant360.com/article/consultant360/what-do-you-need-know-about-diabetes-and-telemedicine
Test Your Knowledge on Diabetes: Foot Pain
In this “Test Your Knowledge” series, Edward Shahady, MD, asks you about treating an older man with long-term diabetes who presents with foot pain.
https://www.consultant360.com/exclusive/endocrinology/diabetes/test-your-knowledge-diabetes-foot-pain
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