SGLT2 Inhibitors Protect Against Kidney Disease in T2DM
Reduction seen for risk of dialysis, transplantation, or death due to kidney disease
2000 to 2015 Saw Increase in Medicare GME Payments
Increase mainly due to indirect payments, primarily inpatient costs rather than resident-to-bed ratio
Medicare Fraud-Prevention Rules to Be Revised
Current rules make it difficult for hospitals and doctors to work together, officials say
Maintaining Weight Loss Cuts Cardiovascular Risk in T2DM
Allowing weight regain as part of maintenance reduces cardiometabolic benefit for many risk factors
Aggressive Lowering of HbA1c in T1DM Does Not Reduce Eye, Kidney Disease
Sweden's lower HbA1c target values not linked to further organ protection
Burnout Linked to Poor Quality Care in Published Literature
But effect size may be smaller than reported, especially for objective quality measures
Cost of Waste in U.S. Health System Estimated
Total annual costs of waste vary from $760 to $935 billion; estimated savings range from $191 to $282 billion
Testosterone, Estradiol Levels May Play Role in Sex Differences in Asthma
Effect of sex hormones modified by obesity in adults with asthma
Increasing Intake of Any Sugary Drink Ups Diabetes Risk
Substituting one sugary drink daily with one water, coffee, or tea lowers risk
Survey: Many U.S. Adults Not Planning to Get Flu Vaccine
Vaccine knowledge and anticipated rates of vaccination even lower for pneumococcal disease
