ADA: Nasal Glucagon Feasible for Hypoglycemic Episodes
New product much easier to use than rescue injections, researcher says
Vitamin B6 Linked to Increased Risk of Hip Fracture
But no significant link for vitamin B12 and risk of hip fracture during trial and extended follow-up
CDC: Kidney Disease Affects One in Seven Americans
About 96 percent of those with early kidney disease don't know they have it
Review: Depression Screening As Inpatient Important, Feasible
Still, more research needed to determine effect of screening/treatment on patient outcomes
ADA: Glucose Self-Monitoring Often Lacks Benefit in T2DM
No significant improvements in hemoglobin A1c levels, HRQOL seen in non-insulin-treated cases
Medical Students Lacking Proficiency in BP Measurements
Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly
Obesity Prevalence Has Doubled in More Than 70 Countries
From 1980 to 2015 there was a continuous increase in obesity prevalence in most other countries
Sitagliptin Stimulates Distal Tubular Natriuresis in T2DM
Increase in intact plasma SDF-1α1-67 and decrease in truncated plasma SDF-1α3-67
New Bill With Tort Reforms Will Protect Iowa Physicians
Reforms include limiting noneconomic damages for intangibles, stronger expert witness standards
SGLT2 Inhibitors Linked to Increased Risk of Ketoacidosis
Associated with approximately twice the risk of DKA compared to DPP4 inhibitors
