Insulin Technology System Updated
Smith Medical MD Inc. has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to update its CozMore insulin technology system. The new software will include features for tracking carbohydrate intake, setting a weekly schedule, calculating how much insulin a patient would need if the pump is disconnected, quickly starting up pump therapy, and recommending the number of carbohydrates needed to correct a low blood sugar test result. The updated software will be sold in the United States, from January 2007, and in China. For more information, go to
Safety Assessment Tool Available
The Physician Practice Patient Safety Assessment allows medical practices to evaluate daily processes that affect patient safety. This Web-based tool addresses medications, handoffs of patients between clinicians or locations, surgery and invasive procedures, personnel qualifications and competency, patient education and communication, and practice management and culture. For more information, visit