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Liu L, Zhang C, Bonny AE, Nahata MC. Strategies to Improve Access to Care for Patients With Opioid Use Disorder. Annals of Pharmacotherapy. 2024;59(4):378-389. doi:10.1177/10600280241273258. Read Full text
This article outlines several strategies aimed at improving access to medications. Pharmacy-based care could potentially extend access to medications but would require regulatory changes to empower pharmacists. In addition, telemedicine has shown promise in improving access by mitigating geographic and transportation barriers.
Subcutaneous Insulin Regimens in the Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Ibarra F, Bae R, Haghighat B. Review of Subcutaneous Insulin Regimens in the Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Adults and Pediatrics. Annals of Pharmacotherapy. 2024;59(3):277-288. doi:10.1177/10600280241263357. Read Full text
Studies reviewed suggest that SQ insulin regimens may be as effective and safe as IV insulin infusions in the management of DKA and are associated with the conservation of resources. Providers may refer to this review when establishing or modifying their DKA management protocols.
Cappellari, G.G. (2024). A simplified multidimensional scale approach is effective in predicting mortality in hospitalized older adults and highlights the role of nutrition. Clinical Nutrition 45 : 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2024.12.015. Read Full Text.
In older acutely ill patients, a simplified multidimensional algorithm approach based on the assessment of cognitive function followed by nutritional status with the addition of plasma albumin or of functional status in patients without or with severe cognitive impairment respectively, may significantly improve 1-year mortality prediction while reducing assessment time.
Tan J, Zhu R, Li Y, et al. Vitamin K2 in Managing Nocturnal Leg Cramps: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Intern Med 2024; 184:1443. See revised UptoDate topic on Nocturnal cramps under the section Initial drug therapy.
This randomized controlled trial suggests that vitamin K2 may be a reasonable alternative to other supplements used to treat nocturnal muscle cramps, particularly in older adults.
Ellis, A., & Taylor, M. (2025). A qualitative analysis of the role of the Hospital in the Home registered nurse in Australia. Collegian, 32(1), 1-8. Read Full Text.
This research aims to identify the role and function of the RNs’ experience in their day-to-day work in the HITH setting. Additionally, the research shares a content analysis of the position descriptions of participating HITH RNs to analyse key performance indicator inclusions and barriers in scope of practice for the registered nurse.
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