Adherence to Diabetes Meds May Cut Mortality in Colorectal Cancer
Patients with colorectal cancer and diabetes have better survival with adherence to diabetes meds
Insulin Resistance May Add to Racial Disparity in Breast Cancer Prognosis
Tumors from black women with invasive breast cancer have higher expression of the insulin receptor
Thyroid Dysfunction in Pregnancy Overdiagnosed, Overtreated
In most women with elevated TSH who did not start treatment, repeat measurement was ≤4.00 mIU/L
May 2020 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for May 2020. This roundup includes...
Metformin Recalled Due to Potential Cancer-Causing Chemical
Recall is for all lots of metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets 500 mg from Apotex
Tooth Loss More Prevalent in Adults With Chronic Disease
Prevalence of edentulism, severe tooth loss ≥50 percent higher for adults with RA, asthma, diabetes
Improving Glycemic Control May Also Aid COVID-19 Outcomes
Insulin infusion may reduce risk for severe disease in those with hyperglycemia and COVID-19
9.5 Percent Uninsured in U.S. From January Through June 2019
Overall, 13.7 percent of adults aged 18 to 64, 4.4 percent of children aged 0 to 17 were uninsured
Links Found Between Leaders of Medical Associations, Industry
Most leaders have ties to industry; considerable variation seen among 10 medical associations in U.S.
Only One in Four U.S. Hospitals With ICUs Have Tele-ICU Services
Wide regional variation seen for availability of telehealth outpatient visits, tele-ICU services
