COVER FE ATURE
TRANSITIONING DIABETIC YOUNG PEOPLE TO
ADULT CARE AND GAUGING THE EFFECT OF
POLLUTION ON PEDIATRIC DIABETES RISK 06
Researchers have developed a cost-eective model to move
teens and young adults with Type 1 diabetes to adult-care
providers. Scientists have a lso found certain children may
face a higher likelihood of developing Type 2 diabetes if they
live in areas with heav y air pollution.
SPECIAL FE ATURES
WHEN TESTS COLLIDE: PERSPECTIVES ON
LIQUID VS. TISSUE BIOPSIES 12
Divergent research findings have fueled questions about the
comparative benefits of liquid and tissue biopsies.
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PIPING UP: STUDY ILLUMINATES BACTERIA'S
SPREAD FROM HOSPITAL DRAINPIPES 16
Hospita l sinks are under new scrutiny in light of research
showing bacteria can inch their way up plumbing and reach
surrounding surfaces.
DEPARTMENTS
FINANCE 05
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 10
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 14
BUSINESS OF MEDICINE 18
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 19
LOCAL NEWS 20
UPCOMING CME EVENTS 22
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