Gastric Bypass Helps Achieve Diabetes Treatment Goals
Lower mean HbA1c, more diabetes remission, more weight loss versus lifestyle-medical management
Electronic Record Demands Are Overwhelming Many Physicians
Survey found those who have to use EHRs/CPOEs report more burnout, job dissatisfaction
Too Little, Too Much Sleep Can Impair Insulin Sensitivity in Men
However, similar association not found in women
Gastric Bypass Cuts Hormonal Responses to Hypoglycemia
Reductions in glucagon, cortisol, catecholamine, and sympathetic nerve responses to hypoglycemia
Daily Calcium Intake of 1,000 or 2,000 mg Best for Rickets
More rapid radiographic healing for children with 1,000 and 2,000 mg compared with 500 mg/day
Health Care Workers’ Gloves Strong Source of Contamination
Clear evidence that gloves of health care workers contaminate hospital surfaces with bacteria
Liraglutide Tops Lixisenatide As Add-On to Metformin in T2DM
Greater reduction in hemoglobin A1c, greater reduction in fasting plasma glucose with liraglutide
Patients Face High Hospital Bills Despite Having Insurance
Average out-of-pocket fee for privately insured adults topped $1,000 in 2013
Novel Lipid Mediators May Play Role in Omega-3 PUFA Effects
Novel mediators involved in beneficial effects attributed to omega-3 PUFA in obesity
Diabetes Plus Kidney Disease Raises CVD Risk in Blacks
Odds of cardiovascular mortality 14.8 percent higher in black Americans with both conditions
