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There is considerable interpersonal and intrapersonal agreement on the presence of basal cell carcinoma on Mohs slides

Considerable Agreement on Presence of BCC on Mohs Slides

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Slides scored as difficult to diagnose independent risk factor for interpersonal discordant diagnosis
The incidence of psoriatic arthritis is 2.7 cases per 100 psoriasis patients

Incidence of Psoriatic Arthritis 2.7/100 Psoriasis Patients

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Variables linked to PsA development include severe psoriasis, low level of education, retinoid use
Selective biomarkers can identify the risk of isolated impaired glucose tolerance

Selective Biomarkers Can ID Risk of Impaired Glucose Tolerance

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α-HB, L-GPC, oleic acid are biomarkers for iIGT, independent of age, sex, BMI, fasting glucose
New research adds to growing evidence that bariatric surgery helps patients with type 2 diabetes lower their blood glucose levels for at least five years. The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology

ACC: More Evidence of Long-Term Benefits of Bariatric Surgery

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After five years, more patients in surgery group had lower blood glucose than in medication-only group
Consumption of processed carbohydrates and sugary drinks may affect risks of breast and prostate cancers

Glycemic Load Tied to Breast, Prostate Cancers

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Preliminary study finds more reasons to improve diet
The number of adults worldwide with diabetes has quadrupled in the past 35 years

Since 1980, Diabetes Cases Have Quadrupled Globally

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Major increases seen in low- and middle-income countries such as China and India
Genetics could play a role in the development of melanoma even for skin without extensive sun exposure

MC1R Variants May Up Melanoma Risk, Even Without Sun Exposure

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Variant of gene linked to skin pigmentation tied to higher risk
Familial hypercholesterolemia mutations are seen in less than 2 percent of individuals with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ≥190 mg/dL

ACC: Prevalence of Familial Hypercholesterolemia <2 Percent

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For any given observed LDL cholesterol level, increased risk for CAD for FH mutation carriers

The Endocrine Society, April 1-4

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The Endocrine Society's 98th Annual Meeting & Expo The annual meeting of The Endocrine Society (ENDO 2016) was held from April 1 to...
More than 300 public health experts attended the Zika Action Plan Summit

CDC Hosts Zika Action Plan Summit

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Virus expected to become active in some parts of the southern United States in early summer