Age a Factor in Patients Leaving Hospital Against Medical Advice
Race/ethnicity and poverty are more pronounced as risk factors for DAMA in elderly inpatients
More Americans Using High-Doses of Vitamin D Supplementation
Study finds more people are taking doses higher than recommended daily allowance
PCSK9 Increased in Females, Youth With Type 1 Diabetes
Among youth with T1DM, PCSK9 linked to HbA1c, triglycerides, cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, ApoB
Text Messaging Intervention Can Up Glycemic Control in T2DM
Greater reduction in HbA1c over time with text messaging intervention for low-income Hispanics
Replacing Saturated Fats With Healthy Fats Lowers CVD Risk
Healthy fats can help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease as effectively as statins, researchers say
Health Insurers Recruiting Former Pharma Reps to Cut Costs
Former pharma reps are educating doctors about costs of meds, encouraging use of generics
Good Results for Zone MPC-Based Artificial Pancreas
Improved glycemic control for AP system versus sensor-augmented pump therapy
Nomogram Predicts Survival for Adults Undergoing CAC Scoring
Nomogram predicts five-, 10-, 15-year survival for adults undergoing coronary artery calcium scoring
Concentrated Broccoli Sprout Extract May Help Fight T2DM
But supplement only seems to help a certain group of patients with the disease
AMA Endeavors to Increase Transparency of Rx Pricing
At annual meeting, the physicians' group adopted new policies on drug pricing to protect patients
