Mortality Up in Diabetes With Low eGFR, No Albuminuria
Mortality rates increasing among those with albumin-to-creatinine ratio <30 mg/g and low eGFR
EHRs Not Sufficient to Ensure Success in Value-Based Care
EHRs do not necessarily capture information needed; interoperability is poor, analytics are incomplete
Prenatal, Early Life Fructose Intake Associated With Asthma
High intake of sugar-sweetened beverages during pregnancy and early childhood linked to asthma
Diabetes Signs May Be Present 20 Years Before Diagnosis
Subtle elevations in fasting glucose and triglycerides associated with developing type 2 diabetes
Top Consumer Concerns Reported About Physicians
Concerns relate to time with physicians; technology detracting from patient care; rising costs
Poll: Personal Beliefs Shouldn’t Allow Doctors to Refuse to Treat
Majority surveyed don't believe health care workers should be able to refuse services based on beliefs
ER Visit Rate 92 Per 1,000 for Diabetes Patients 45 and Older
Percentage of ER visits by those with diabetes, aged 45 and older, increased from 2012 to 2015
School Program in U.K. Shows No Significant Impact on Child BMI
No significant reduction in BMI z score at 15 or 30 months of healthy lifestyle program intervention
Expenditures Rising for Treating Obesity-Related Illness in U.S.
Proportion of medical expenditures for obesity-related illness varies widely by state
Very Low-Calorie Diet Prompts Brief Heart Function Drop
44 percent rise in myocardial triglyceride content; tied to reduction in systolic, diastolic function
