Intensive BP Goals Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Benefits similar in patients with and without type 2 diabetes
Pre-Op Liraglutide Cuts Post-Op Plasma Glucose in T2DM
Preoperative administration of liraglutide linked to lower post-op glucose, increase in pre-op nausea
RA Exposure In Utero Tied to Increased Disease Risk
Children exposed to maternal rheumatoid arthritis have higher risk of thyroid disease, epilepsy, RA
Payment for Laboratory Tests Set to Reduce Starting Jan. 1, 2018
CMS Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule to result in drop in payments for physician office-based tests
Yogurt, But Not Milk, May Lower Hip Fracture Risk
Findings based on combination of high intake of fermented milk products and fruits, vegetables
Microbiome Intervention With Niacin Aids Insulin Sensitivity
Delayed-release microcapsules of nicotinic acid induce favorable microbiome changes
Year One Results Out for Value-Based Payment Modifier Program
Overall, 29.3 percent of eligible practices failed to register and report data and received a penalty
Expanded TIMI Risk Score Deemed Practical in Diabetes
Atherothrombotic disease risk assessment based upon 10 readily available clinical variables
Recent Decrease in Excess Risk of All-Cause Mortality in ESRD
Decrease in excess risk of all-cause mortality from 1995 to 2013 for those with end-stage renal disease
Pharmacist Participation in Medical Homes Aids Outcomes
Findings based on disease management goals for diabetes, blood pressure control
