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Use of estimated glomerular filtration rate rather than serum creatinine can expand metformin eligibility

Metformin Eligibility Up With eGFR Versus Serum Creatinine

Metformin eligibility expanded with use of eGFR, especially among men, non-Hispanic blacks
SLC16A11 A allele is modestly associated with type 2 diabetes in North American Indians

SLC16A11 Linked to Type 2 Diabetes in American Indians

Diabetes association stronger in leaner individuals; partly due to weight loss after diabetes onset
The rates of processes of diabetes mellitus guideline-concordant care are similar

Guideline-Concordant Diabetes Care Similar With NPs, PCPs

Similar rates of recommended processes of care with nurse practitioners, primary care physicians
More Americans than ever are taking prescription drugs

Prescription Medication Use on the Rise in the United States

Many adults take five or more medications, often for preventable ills
Panel management

AMA: 6 Steps to Help Ensure Patients Get Preventive Care

Panel management helps physicians provide preventive and chronic care to all patients
Financial and other factors should be considered before physicians change career direction

Doctors Should Consider Financial Factors Before Career Change

Issues to consider include cost of career change, ability to use Internet to monetize skills
Low-fat diets are no more effective than other types of diets for long-term weight loss

Adherence, Not Diet Type, Predicts Long-Term Weight Loss

Low-fat diets no more effective than higher-fat diets, researchers say
Women who experience a big increase in hours of sleep each night may face an increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Sleep Patterns May Affect a Woman’s Diabetes Risk

Researchers say adding two or more hours of sleep each night might be a warning sign
Stem/progenitor cell assays can predict wound healing in diabetic foot ulcers

Stem/Progenitor Cells Can Predict Wound Healing

Assays during first weeks of care can predict wound healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers
Chronic proton pump inhibitor exposure is associated with mild hyperparathyroidism in elderly adults

Chronic PPI Exposure Tied to Hyperparathyroidism in Elderly

Correlation persists regardless of concurrent oral bisphosphonate administration