MACRA Changes Government Approach to Doctor Payment
New approach pays providers based on quality, value, and results delivered, but questions remain
Antenatal Betamethasone Doesn’t Impact Pediatric Bone Mass
No alterations in bone mass in mid-childhood with repeat doses of antenatal betamethasone
ENDO: Distinct Urine Metabolite Profile in Obese Youth With T2DM
Three metabolites significantly higher in obese youth with T2DM, one metabolite considerably lower
No CVD Protection Seen With Monthly High-Dose Vitamin D
But effects of daily or weekly dosing require further study
Risk Adjustment, Reinsurance Transfer Offer Financial Benefit
Revenues exceeded claims costs after implementation of these programs
The Endocrine Society, April 1-4
The Endocrine Society's 99th Annual Meeting & Expo The annual meeting of The Endocrine Society was held from April 1 to 4 in...
Prevalence of Metformin Use 0.7 Percent in Prediabetes
Metformin use low even among those with a body mass index of ≥35 kg/m²
More Metabolic Abnormality Among Normal-Weight Minorities
Higher prevalence of metabolic abnormality but normal weight in racial/ethnic minorities vs whites
Small Dietary Changes Cut Water Use, Can Improve Health
Adoption of optimized diets also accompanied by reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
Bone, Basal Metabolism Link Depends on Vitamin D Level
Findings in postmenopausal women with T2DM; correlations prominent in those with higher 25(OH)D
