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Skin autofluorescence predicts incident type 2 diabetes

Skin Autofluorescence Predicts T2DM, Heart Disease, Mortality

Prediction independent of traditional risk factors such as MetS, glucose, HbA1c in general population
Machine learning models incorporated into electronic health records may predict the risk for emergency hospital admissions

Machine Learning Models May Predict Emergency Admissions

Machine learning applied to electronic health records can inform care, service planning
A three-month intervention

Self-Management Program Beneficial for Patients With COPD

COPD-related acute care events reduced for patients undergoing three-month intervention
Migraine with aura is associated with an elevated risk for incident atrial fibrillation

Migraine With Aura Linked to Increase in Incident A-Fib

Risk for AF up for migraine with aura vs. no headache, migraine without visual aura, after adjustment
A history of intimate partner violence or sexual assault and current symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder are associated with an increased risk for menopause symptoms

History of Partner Violence Tied to Menopause Symptoms

History of sexual assault and current PTSD also associated with higher risk for menopause symptoms
Subsequent imaging is required for 10 to 15.5 percent of women who undergo mastectomy

Imaging, Biopsy Often Still Needed After Mastectomy

10 to 15.5 percent of women undergo subsequent imaging; 6 to 8 percent undergo biopsy
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has developed a draft strategy to reduce the health information technology burden

HHS Issues Draft Strategy for Reducing Health IT Burden

Strategy is open for public comment through Jan. 28, 2019

Radiological Society of North America, Nov. 25-30

The 104th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America The annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North...
Exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals may impact the timing of puberty in children

Exposure to Phthalates May Impact Timing of Puberty in Girls

Earlier breast development, pubic hair development, menarche with methyl paraben exposure
Running a marathon can increase cardiac strain in amateur runners

Marathon Runners Show Markers of Cardiac Strain

Amateur marathoners had highest troponin I and T versus half-marathon and 10-km racers