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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Reducing blood sample hemolysis at a tertiary hospital emergency department.
To determine the causes for sample hemolysis and measure the effect of an intervention to reduce sample hemolysis in the Emergency Department of a large hospital. ⋯ Introduction of an educational program at a hospital Emergency Department was able to significantly reduce rates of sample hemolysis.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
A(1c) control in a primary care setting: self-titrating an insulin analog pre-mix (INITIATEplus trial).
To study glycemic control and hypoglycemia development upon initiation of insulin through a self-titration schedule in a 24-week trial, conducted with 4875 insulin-naïve patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, predominantly in a primary care setting. ⋯ In the primary care setting, self-titration of biphasic insulin aspart 70/30 was effective in achieving recommended HbA(1c) goals even with minimal dietary counseling.