Hypoglycemia in Insulin-Treated Patients
The elderly with diabetes now experience episodes of hypoglycemia more frequently than hyperglycemia. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - June 12, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: Seen but Not Recognized?
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency can be a missed diagnosis. To raise awareness and better direct and optimize patient care, Dr. David Johnson discusses its clinical aspects and treatment strategies. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - May 21, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Hyponatremia: Don't Miss Subtle Clinical Clues
New guidelines suggest that asymptomatic hyponatremia doesn't really exist but that clinicians can identify and treat it if they know the warning signs. Dr. Jeffrey Berns discusses. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - May 2, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Confessions of a SYMPLICITY HTN-3 Trialist
Dr. Seth Bilazarian reflects on the negative results for renal denervation, and the need for alternatives to multiple drugs for severe hypertension. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - April 21, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Paying Living Donors: Could a Trial Clarify the Issues?
Dr. Jeffrey Berns talks with Dr. Peter Reese about the benefits of conducting a trial with paid kidney donors to help sort out the ethical issues involved. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - March 31, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Physicians' Role in Drug Marketing Questioned
A major pharmaceutical company plans to stop paying doctors to promote its drugs, which may help curb industry bias but could also impede physician education, says Dr. Gerald Chodak. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - January 22, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Mortality Rates at Dialysis Centers: What Matters?
Dr. Jeffrey Berns reviews a study that compares mortality rates at for-profit dialysis facilities vs at nonprofit ones, reminding physicians that they are ultimately responsible for patients' care (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - January 13, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Peer Mentors for Kids With Chronic Disease
What are the attributes needed in an effective peer mentor? (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - January 6, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

The Future of Nephrology
'We need to be truly expert' in managing chronic kidney disease, says Dr. Jeffrey Berns, in order to preserve the specialty of nephrology. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - December 13, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Avoiding Hypoglycemia in Hospitalized Diabetes Patients
Dr. Peter Gaede, an expert on hyperglycemia, discusses the unwanted side effects of tight glycemic control in the hospital with hypoglycemia expert Dr. Brian Frier. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - October 18, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Don't Miss Renal Impairment in Diabetes
'Take action' in screening and treating diabetes patients with renal impairment, implores nephrologist Per-Henrik Groop. (Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology Podcast - October 10, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts