Borderline Pulmonary HTN Linked to Increased Mortality Risk
Increase in hazard of death with higher mean pulmonary arterial pressure, with no threshold seen
Diabetes Tied to Worse Outcomes in Heart Failure Patients
However, long-term prognosis has improved in heart failure patients regardless of diabetes status
Vitamin D Supplements Improve Markers of Bone Turnover in CKD
Cholecalciferol can also correct vitamin D deficiency in patients with chronic kidney disease
New Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of T2DM
Individualized management should include education, glycemic management plans, target HbA1c
Undiagnosed Diabetes Accounts for Small Portion of Diabetes
Undiagnosed cases fell from 16.3 to 10.9 percent of total diabetes from 1988-1994 to 2011-2014
Most Patients Satisfied With Relationship With Physician
But majority of patients, physicians think doctors don't have time to provide highest standard of care
DEA Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs on Oct. 28
Only pills or patches will be accepted, not liquids, needles, or sharps; service is free and anonymous
September 2017 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for September 2017. This roundup includes...
High Dietary Fiber Protects Against Femoral Neck Bone Loss
Higher dietary total fiber and fruit fiber is protective in men, but not in women
Tofogliflozin Most Effective With High Baseline Insulin
These patients have largest improvements in fasting plasma glucose level, insulin secretion index
