In this podcast, Dr Stefan Kertesz, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, discusses the CDC's opioid prescribing guidelines — why they have received some backlash, how inappropriate implementation of the guidelines has harmed patients, and what needs to change in order to reduce patient harm while being mindful of the US opioid epidemic. For more, visit www.consultant360.com.

In this podcast, Dr Stefan Kertesz, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, discusses the CDC's opioid prescribing guidelines — why they have received some backlash, how inappropriate implementation of the guidelines has harmed patients, and what needs to change in order to reduce patient harm while being mindful of the US opioid epidemic. For more, visit www.consultant360.com.

The American College of Physicians' 2018 HbA1c guidelines, which recommended achieving an HbA1c level between 7% and 8% in most patients with type 2 diabetes, were met with controversy, eliciting criticism from organizations like the American Diabetes Association and American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. In this podcast, board-certified nurse practitioner Lucia Novak reflects on how these guidelines have impacted the landscape of diabetes care over the past year, and discusses the importance of individualized treatment. For more, visit www.consultant360.com.

The American College of Physicians' 2018 HbA1c guidelines, which recommended achieving an HbA1c level between 7% and 8% in most patients with type 2 diabetes, were met with controversy, eliciting criticism from organizations like the American Diabetes Association and American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. In this podcast, board-certified nurse practitioner Lucia Novak reflects on how these guidelines have impacted the landscape of diabetes care over the past year, and discusses the importance of individualized treatment. For more, visit www.consultant360.com.

Dr Rochella Ostrowski from Loyola University Medical Center discusses different classes of vasculitis, the importance of educating patients on their disease, and more.

Dr Rochella Ostrowski from Loyola University Medical Center discusses different classes of vasculitis, the importance of educating patients on their disease, and more.

Dr Sharon Fruh, of the University of South Alabama, discusses obesity prevention strategies clinicians can use with parents in guiding them to promote healthy habits at home, including family meals, better sleep schedules, decreased screen time, and improved communication between family members. For more, visit www.consultant360.com.

Dr Sharon Fruh, of the University of South Alabama, discusses obesity prevention strategies clinicians can use with parents in guiding them to promote healthy habits at home, including family meals, better sleep schedules, decreased screen time, and improved communication between family members. For more, visit www.consultant360.com.

In part 2 of this podcast, Eileen O'Grady, PhD, RN, NP, talks about realistic goal-setting for weight loss, how to spark motivation in your patients, and overcoming setbacks. For more, visit www.consultant360.com.

In part 2 of this podcast, Eileen O'Grady, PhD, RN, NP, talks about realistic goal-setting for weight loss, how to spark motivation in your patients, and overcoming setbacks. For more, visit www.consultant360.com.