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Low Vitamin D Status Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline
Mean 25-OHD levels significantly lower for African-American and Hispanic participants
Delayed Diabetic Retinopathy Screening May Be OK in T1DM
Yearly exams for most with T1DM can wait until 5 years after diagnosis or age 15, whichever is later
Gaining Weight in Adulthood Linked to Lower Fecundity
Correlations also seen for being overweight, obese in adulthood, being underweight at age 18
Leptin Suppresses the Rewarding Effects of Running
Leptin inhibits 'runners high' via STAT3 signaling in dopamine neurons in mouse model
For Pharma Reps, Access to Physicians Continuing to Drop
Only 47 percent of prescribers considered accessible in 2015, compared with 55 percent in 2013
Physician Re-Entry Program Set to Redress Physician Shortage
Program open to physicians of any specialty who complete an intensive online curriculum
Modest Predictive Power for HbA1c in Atherosclerotic CVD Risk
Incorporation of expected HbA1c distribution has modest effect on post-test atherosclerotic CVD risk
4% Increase in Population of Actively Licensed Physicians
Total population up to 916,264 in 2014; 12,168 more physicians being added annually than lost
Short, Intense Workouts Offer CV Benefits for T2DM Patients
Intermittent high-intensity exercise might also improve diabetes control, researchers say
ACP Supports Expanded Role of Telemedicine for Health Care
Responsible telemedicine can take place when a physician-patient relationship has been established
