Health of the Nation Presented in 40th Annual CDC Report
Report includes trends of data for past 40 years, with increase in life expectancy, drop in infant mortality
Empagliflozin Ups β Cell Function in Impaired Fasting Glucose
Empagliflozin produces comparable glucosuria in subjects with impaired, normal fasting glucose
Mixed Results on Acupuncture for Incontinence, Infertility
Benefit seen in stress incontinence; no benefit for infertility in polycystic ovary syndrome
FDA Seeks to Increase Number of Generic Drugs on Market
Agency will now give priority reviews to new generic drugs until there are at least three available
Intervention Ups Appropriate Dysglycemia Screening
Screening doubled after intervention, which included EHR-based decision support, training
Estimated Prevalence of Diabetes 10.9 Percent in China
Overall, 36.5 percent of those with diabetes were aware of their diabetes, 32.2 percent were treated
Review Spotlights Optimal Care of T2DM + Osteoporosis
Preferred T2DM meds are sulfonylureas, DPP-4is, GLP-1 receptor agonists
1991-2014 Saw Minimal Change in Health Spending Per State
Recession and recovery, implementation of health reform impacted health care coverage
Occupation Tied to Risk of Vitamin D Deficiency
Findings may help target health promotion and preventive efforts, researchers say
sRAGE Linked to Risk of Incident Diabetic Nephropathy
Independent link seen for soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products, but not for CML
