January 2018 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for January 2018. This roundup includes...
Characteristics of Asymptomatic Paroxysmal A-Fib Identified
All-cause mortality significantly higher in asymptomatic versus symptomatic patients with PAF
Disordered Eating Associated With Higher HbA1c in Teens
Youth with DEBs had poor glycemic control at baseline that persisted through study
Diet Soda Associated With Higher Odds of Diabetic Retinopathy
Findings show four cans of diet soda per week may up risk two-fold
Glucagon Underutilized in Prehospital, Emergency Settings
Diabetic problem often incorrectly coded by dispatch; paramedic access to give glucagon also an issue
Diabetes Consultation Model Helps Patient Involvement in Care
Majority of patients reported shared decision making; they felt more involved and it was widely appreciated
Health Care Spending Up, Mainly Due to Rising Prices
Spending increasing despite no change or decline in utilization of most health care services
New Method Assesses Dialysis Facilities’ Transplant Referrals
Standardized transplantation referral ratio shows most variation is due to within-facility characteristics
Diabetes Impacts Mortality in Breast Cancer Patients
Longer duration of DM, pre-existing CVD increased all-cause and cancer-specific mortality
Sleep Duration, Cycle Linked to Childhood Body Weight
Shorter sleep duration, more fragmented circadian rhythms, increased intradaily variability tied to BMI
