An enteric-coated high-buffered pancrelipase reduces steatorrhea in patients with cystic fibrosis: a prospective, randomized study.

Objective: Enteric-coated (EC) high-buffered (2.5 mEq [2.5 mmol] bicarbonate per capsule) pancrelipase microsphere enzymes were compared to EC-nonbuffered pancreatic enzymes for efficacy in reducing steatorrhea in patients with cystic fibrosis.

Impact of a program to improve adherence to diabetes guidelines by primary care physicians.

Objectives: Previous studies have shown that primary care physician (PCP) adherence to diabetes guidelines is suboptimal. We sought to determine the state of diabetes care given by independently practicing PCPs in a rural county in Indiana and whether a multifaceted intervention targeting PCPs, patients, and the health care system would improve adherence to diabetes guidelines.

Research Design And Methods: Baseline audits to assess adherence to diabetes guidelines were done on charts of the seven PCPs in the county.