FDA Issues Safety Alert for Fluid-Filled Intragastric Balloons
Some devices are over-inflating, and some have been linked to acute pancreatitis, agency says
Total Retinal Blood Flow Lower in Diabetic Macular Edema
Findings from en face Doppler OCT in patients with diabetic macular edema versus healthy eyes
Similar Metabolic Response to Animal, Plant Protein Diets
Similar improvements of metabolism and CV risk factors in T2DM with isocaloric diets
Review Links Albuminuria to Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
Worse global cognitive performance and accelerated cognitive decline for subjects with albuminuria
Rx Adherence Reminders No More Effective at ‘Fresh Start’ Dates
No difference in proportion of days covered for birthday, new year reminders vs control reminder
Miscarriage Risk in Women With High hsCRP Down With Aspirin
Findings in women attempting conception with elevated hsCRP and prior pregnancy loss
Ambient Air Pollution May Raise T2DM Risk in Hispanic Children
Study of obese Hispanic children suggests smog may increase odds of developing type 2 diabetes
Valsartan Cuts Microalbuminuria in Impaired Glucose Tolerance
No difference in ESRD or doubling of serum creatinine with valsartan versus placebo
Novel Oral Glucose Lowering Drugs Cut Risks in T2DM
Reduced risk of all-cause mortality and CVD with dapagliflozin; lower risk of mortality with DPP-4i
Review: Smokeless Tobacco Linked to Increased Risk of T2DM
Findings from five pooled cohorts show risk up with each additional box of snus consumed per week
