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ADA Issues Recs for Management of Diabetes in Primary Care
Recommendations in eight areas focus on individualized care to manage the disease
Red Ginseng, Vitamin C May Increase Immune Cell Activity
In experimental study, supplements enhance T, NK cell activation, suppress viral replication
SCOTUS: States Can’t Force Health Care Data Release
Supreme Court rules states can't force health insurers to turn over data
FDA: Guidance to Help Prevent Donor-Related Zika Infection
Part of FDA's ongoing efforts to protect HCT/Ps and blood products from Zika virus transmission
Induction of Labor Seems Safe for Women of Advanced Maternal Age
No increase in rate of C-section, adverse maternal or neonatal outcomes with induction at 39 weeks
Decrease in Rate of Unintended Pregnancies From 2008 to 2011
Those below federal poverty level or cohabiting had two to three times the national average
Iron Supplement in Infancy May Benefit Motor Development
Improved gross motor test scores at age 9 months
Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Increased Risk of Certain Cancers
Study suggests that odds increase for some types of tumors, but drop for others
AHA: Daily Cup of Tea May Boost Cardiovascular Health
Regular drinkers had fewer heart attacks, less calcium build-up in their arteries
Insulin Degludec/Liraglutide Noninferior to Insulin Glargine
Fixed ratio of degludec/liraglutide superior to continued titration of glargine in uncontrolled T2DM
