Association of Hemoglobin A and Wound Healing in Diabetic Foot Ulcers.

Objective: This study evaluated the association between hemoglobin A (A1C) and wound outcomes in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).

Research Design And Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of an ongoing prospective, clinic-based study of patients with DFUs treated at an academic institution during a 4.7-year period.

Antibody-Mediated Extreme Insulin Resistance: A Report of Three Cases.

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is characterized by relative insulin deficiency and insulin resistance. Features suggesting severe insulin resistance include acanthosis nigricans, hyperandrogenism, weight loss, and recurrent hospital admissions for diabetic ketoacidosis. In rare circumstances, hyperglycemia persists despite administration of massive doses of insulin.

Characterizing the Clamor: An In-Depth Analysis of Inpatient Paging Communication.

Purpose: Communication failures contribute to adverse clinical events and health care inefficiencies. Paged messaging remains a predominant communication mechanism at many academic medical centers. An interprofessional, institutionally sponsored initiative to improve inpatient care team communication sought to understand the content and quantity of paged messages.