Hypothalamic Lin28a Shows Role in Glucose Homeostasis
Hypothalamic ventromedial Lin28a enhances glucose metabolism in diet-induced obesity in mice
Non-Shivering Thermogenesis Can Activate Metabolic Pathways
Non-shivering thermogenesis results in activation and expansion of brown and beige adipose tissue
Comorbid Celiac Disease Common Among Youth With T1DM
Prevalence of celiac disease varied from 1.9 to 7.7 percent among children in U.S. and Australia
Reducing SBP Targets Below Current Guidelines Cuts Risk
Reducing SBP to 120 to 124 mm Hg linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, all-cause mortality
Cool Water Works As Well As Hot for Ridding Hands of Germs
Time spent scrubbing hands with soap more important that water temperature
Medication Adherence Up With Refill Synchronization Model
Improvement in medication-taking behavior; cost savings over one year for HTN, DM, hyperlipidemia
Excess Weight Increases Costs Across Health Care Settings
Percentage increases in costs associated with obesity were highest for medications, higher for women
May 2017 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for May 2017. This roundup includes...
Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Infections Significantly Up Burden of Care
Increased odds of direct ER referral, inpatient admission for diabetic foot ulcers, infections
Self-Pay for Obesity Treatment Doesn’t Improve Weight Loss
Weight loss doesn't differ for employees with insurance, nonemployees who pay out of pocket
