Standardizing Demographics Ups Accuracy of Patient Matching
Standardization of address and last name improved sensitivity from 81.3 to 91.6 percent
Canagliflozin Seems Effective for Patients With T2DM, Kidney Disease
Reductions seen in risk for kidney failure, cardiovascular disease with canagliflozin versus placebo
Colchicine May Improve Obesity-Induced Inflammation
Pilot study did not show better insulin sensitivity but showed trend toward metabolic improvements
Domestic Responsibilities Tied to Physician Mothers’ Satisfaction
Being responsible for at least five tasks linked to desire to change career for moms in procedural specialties
People With Obesity Are Blatantly Dehumanized
Dehumanization predictive of support for policies that discriminate against people with obesity
Complication Rates Low for High-Volume Pediatric Thyroid Surgery
Low complication rates for surgical management of pediatric thyroid disease at high-volume center
New, Revised Topics Released in ACR Appropriateness Criteria
New topics relate to clinically suspected vascular malformation of extremities, gestational trophoblastic disease
FDA Approves Osteoporosis Tx for High-Risk Postmenopausal Women
Boxed warning states increased risks for cardiovascular death, stroke, heart attack
Alcohol, Drug Misuse Tied to Long-Term Health Problems
Despite recovery, chronic physical disease continues to impact quality of life, life expectancy
Early T2DM Diagnosis Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Risk
Highest excess risk for mortality, CV mortality, heart failure, CHD seen for T2DM patients diagnosed before 40
