Erythrocytosis ID’d in 11 Percent of Trans Men Using Testosterone
Factors associated with erythrocytosis include tobacco use, long-acting undecanoate injections, age at initiation of testosterone
Timing of Exercise May Be Linked to Cardiovascular Fitness
Associations significant for men with type 2 diabetes, but less so for women
3.4 Percent of U.S. Workers Are Current E-Cigarette Users
Prevalence of e-cigarette use highest for workers in accommodation, food services industry; food preparation and serving-related occupations
Semaglutide May Aid Weight Loss in Obese Patients With T2DM
Estimated change in mean body weight to week 68 was −9.6 percent with semaglutide 2.4 mg versus −3.4 percent with placebo
Maternal Cardiovascular Health in Pregnancy Tied to Offspring Cardiovascular Health
Maternal CV health at 28 weeks of gestation tied to offspring cardiovascular health at ages 10 to 14 years
CVD Risk Factors Tied to Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia
Significantly greater global cognitive deficits seen in those with schizophrenia who had metabolic syndrome, diabetes, hypertension
New Algorithm Can Predict Advanced Liver Disease
The CIRRhosis Using Standard tests algorithm could use results of routine blood tests to identify those at high risk for advanced liver disease
Women With T1DM Experience Shorter Reproductive Period
Women with type 1 diabetes experience 2.5 fewer reproductive years, with findings limited to women diagnosed before reaching menarche
Good Response Seen With HealthCare.gov Reopening
CMS figures show more than 206,000 people signed up for coverage from Feb. 15 to 28
Provider Teams Outperform Solo Care for New-Onset Chronic Disease
Among solo providers, there was little difference in care management and outcomes between physicians, nonphysicians