Early Studies Often Show Exaggerated Treatment Effect
Findings based on assessment of trials evaluating drugs, devices to treat chronic medical conditions
CABG May Be Best for Patients With DM, LV Dysfunction
Fewer adverse cardiac, cerebrovascular events, deaths with cardiac artery bypass graft than PCI
Sleeve Gastrectomy Tied to Drop in GDM, Excessive Fetal Growth
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy also tied to SGA and low birth weight neonates, lower c-section rates
Coronary Artery Dz Extent Similar in Men, Women With T1DM
Extent of CAD similar for those admitted for coronary angiography; no difference in long-term mortality
Vegetarian, Med Diets Similarly Effective for Body Weight
Similar effect for reducing body weight, body mass index, fat mass for overweight omnivores
No Recent Decrease in Prevalence of Obesity Among Children
No decrease in obesity prevalence at any age; recent increase in obesity for children aged 2 to 5
No Link Found for Metformin or Statins and Ovarian Cancer
Findings based on a Finnish study involving a national cohort of women with type 2 diabetes
Recommendations for Optimizing Hidden Curriculum in Medicine
Clinical learning environment should be optimized by ensuring what is taught in classroom is modeled
Understanding Rx Nonadherence Can Improve Adherence
Changing attitudes toward patients and their medication adherence can improve adherence
Younger Onset of T2DM Linked to Increased Mortality Risk
Earlier diagnosis of T2DM tied to increased mortality, mainly driven by cardiovascular disease mortality
