Poverty-Stricken Adults More Likely to be Calcium-, Vitamin D-Deficient
Data suggest that nutrient deficiencies affect osteoporosis risk more for poverty-stricken men versus women
Moderate, Heavy Drinking Linked to Increased BP, HTN in T2DM
Odds of elevated blood pressure and stage 1, 2 hypertension increased with moderate drinking
CDC: Nearly 800 U.S. Children Have Developed COVID-19-Related Condition
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children also associated with 16 deaths reported in 42 states
Widespread Avoidance of Medical Care Found Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Prevalence of care avoidance higher for caregivers, those with underlying conditions, disabilities
High Coronary Artery Calcium + Diabetes Even Riskier for Women
In adults with diabetes, high CAC score predicts CVD, total mortality more strongly in women than in men
Severe Hypoglycemia May Up Fall Risk in Older Adults With T2DM
Twofold higher risk seen for diabetes patients with a severe hypoglycemia event
Early Body Mass Index Tied to Cardiometabolic Risk at Age 11 to 12
Obese children also have higher outcome pulse wave velocity, carotid intima-media thickness
Closed-Loop System Beneficial for Children With T1DM
Glucose level within target range for greater percentage of time than with sensor-augmented insulin pump
Cardiovascular Health Tied to Lower Risk for Eye Diseases
Findings particularly strong for lowering risk for diabetic retinopathy
Empagliflozin Superior to Placebo for Heart Failure
Risk for CV death, hospitalization with heart failure reduced, regardless of presence of diabetes
