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Phone-Based Therapy Beneficial for Depression in Parkinson Disease
Telephone CBT outperformed treatment-as-usual on all depression, anxiety, quality-of-life measures
Severe COVID-19 Risk Up With Existing Health Conditions in U.S.
Most commonly reported underlying health conditions were diabetes, chronic lung disease, CVD
ENDO: Diabetes Diminishes Weight Loss Effect of Bariatric Surgery
Those without diabetes had increased odds of achieving 50 percent or more excess body-weight loss
ENDO: Real-World Data Analyzed for Use of Insulin Pump in T1DM
Subgroup analysis shows time spent in target glucose range increased in auto mode versus manual mode
Doctors, Hospitals, Pharmacies Warned Not to Stockpile Meds
Professional societies issue stern warning not to inappropriately prescribe meds for COVID-19
FDA Grants First Approval of Convalescent Plasma Therapy in COVID-19 Patient
Houston Methodist first to receive eIND approval for convalescent plasma in individual patient
Inconsistent Bedtime May Affect Cardiovascular Health
Going to bed even 30 minutes later than normal can lead to higher resting heart rates through most of the next day
ENDO: Thyroid Hormone Use May Up Mortality Risk in Older Adults
Increased risk for death seen for visits on LT4 versus those with isolated elevated TSH who were untreated
WHO Issues Guidance on Prevention of COVID-19 at LTCFs
Long-term care facilities should ensure there is an infection prevention and control focal point
CVD May Play Role in Link Between Air Pollution, Dementia
Heart failure, ischemic heart disease, stroke may contribute to link between air pollution and dementia
