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Effective Health Care Clinician Guide: Comparing oral medications for adults with type 2 diabetes

A summary of the most recent findings on medical interventions and strategies to help you make the most informed choices among treatment options.

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Psoriasis predicts elevated cholesterol levels in children, analysis shows

Psoriasis is a stronger predictor of elevated cholesterol in children than is body weight, according to an analysis of electronic medical records from Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC). The findings reinforce the need for physicians to address the condition as a systemic metabolic disorder rather than as a superficial skin disease.

Effective Health Care Clinician Guide: Comparing oral medications for adults with type 2 diabetes

A summary of the most recent findings on medical interventions and strategies to help you make the most informed choices among treatment options.

Effective Health Care Clinician Guide: Treating cholesterol with combination therapy

A summary of the most recent findings on medical interventions and strategies to help you make the most informed choices among treatment options.

Vitamin D update and Institute of Medicine recommendations

How concerned should you be about vitamin D deficiency in your patients? Here are the findings and recommendations of the 2011 IOM report.

New Tool: Rx Adherence Predictor

Now you can determine in advance the likelihood of a patient filling and staying on their medications. This tool can support your ability to prioritize and target patients who may benefit from counseling about the importance of maintaining your prescribed drug regimen.