Self-monitoring of blood glucose: a promise still unfulfilled?

HSP90 inhibitors in lung cancer: promise still unfulfilled.

Despite recent advances in the treatment of lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States and worldwide, with a 5-year survival rate of less than 17%. Analysis of the molecular drivers of NSCLC led to the recognition that NSCLC is a collection of distinct, molecularly driven neoplasms. Several subsets of NSCLC with clinic...

[Self-monitoring of blood glucose].

As the point of care testing(POCT), devices for self-monitoring blood glucose(SMBG) are most common. The problems in SMBG can be found in the popularity of SMBG itself. The reasons for the problems are three. First is the innovation of technology. As each maker has developed devices based on their own intention, device to device difference is too large, so that the standardization is needed. Th...

Emotional intelligence: A promise unfulfilled?

Emotional intelligence (EI) is a relatively new construct in differential psychology. Proponents of EI have made strong claims for its importance in basic and applied psychology. This article considers whether the promise of EI has been fulfilled. We examine various fundamental challenges to establishing EI as a major individual differences factor, including cross-cultural issues. We then exami...

Routine self-monitoring of blood glucose.

Self-monitoring of blood glucose: practical aspects.

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) should be part of a regular management plan for patients with diabetes. Self-monitoring of blood glucose provides information regarding an individual's dynamic blood glucose profile. This information can help with the appropriate scheduling of food, activity, and medication. It is also required for understanding of the timing of blood glucose variations. ...