Glycemic Extremes in T1DM Impact Cognitive Skills in Kids
Meta-analysis shows lower intelligence, diminished attention, slower psychomotor speed with T1DM
Interns’ Schedule Takes Toll on Sleep, Physical Activity, Mood
Findings based on eight-month evaluation of new interns using Fitbit activity trackers
Eating Pecans May Cut Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes
Benefits seen in markers of cardiometabolic disease, including insulin sensitivity
Lactation Lowers Risk of T2DM After Gestational Diabetes
Compared to no lactation, long-term lactation of more than 1 to 3 months not linked to T2DM risk
Smoking Status Associated With Poor Diet Quality
Smokers eat smaller amounts of food higher in calories
ACA Marketplaces Expand Coverage for Chronically Ill
Enrollees have more chronic conditions, health care use versus other privately insured individuals
Online Doc Reviews Don’t Reflect Patient Satisfaction Surveys
No difference in Press Ganey PSS for physicians with versus those without negative online reviews
Variations Identified in Free-Text Directions in E-Prescriptions
However, more than half of all prescriber's patient directions could be categorized into 25 concepts
Depressive Symptoms Tied to Diabetes Self-Management
Weaker effects of social, emotional support seen in self-efficacy of diabetes management
Diabetes, HbA1c Linked to Adverse Outcomes After Surgery
DM tied to six-month mortality, major complications, ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, LOS
