Docs Should Be Aware of Family Beliefs Regarding Nondisclosure
Evidence from Middle East literature suggests variability in practices, preferences of truth telling
Cognitive Test Predicts Elderly Insulin Injection Success
Number of animal names recalled in one minute was the most useful indicator
Role of Stress, Sleep Highlighted in Study of Obesity
Stress linked to impaired sleep, increased emotional rewarding of palatable foods, leading to obesity
Low Tumor Growth Rates During Active Surveillance of Thyroid CA
Younger age at diagnosis, initial risk category linked to papillary thyroid cancer tumor growth
Suicide Risk Up in Younger Patients With Chronic Illness
Those diagnosed with diabetes, asthma more likely to attempt suicide than healthy peers
August 2017 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for August 2017. This roundup includes...
Liraglutide Tied to Reduced Progression of Diabetic Kidney Dz
Prespecified secondary analysis shows benefit for liraglutide when added to usual care in T2DM
Addition of Exercise to Weight Loss Ups Mitochondrial Capacity
Improved mitochondrial respiratory capacity for older obese adults with weight loss + exercise
Minimal Evidence for Electronic Communication Guidelines
Current guidelines for e-communication between patients, providers based on minimal evidence
Higher Event Rate of T2DM in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes at a younger age in women with PCOS versus age-matched controls
