Brian A. Wells, MD, MS, MPH
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Acid-base disorders are commonly encountered in medicine. It is therefore important for the practitioner to know how to accurately interpret acid-base information as obtained from arterial blood gases, serum chemistries, urine electrolytes, and other sources. The below table can be used to quickly evaluate acid-base disorders. Continue reading
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Diabetes. It’s something we all have to manage at some point. Whether you are working in a primary care clinic or working as a hospitalist, there is a very good chance that at least some of your patients will have diabetes. So, in order to deliver the best care in an evidence-based way, guidelines have been developed and are routinely updated.
Below are the 2013 guidelines on the comprehensive management of diabetes from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. Continue reading
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