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The rate of muscle-related adverse event reports is increased when patients and their doctors are aware that statins are being used

Nocebo Effect Reported for Statin Therapy Use

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Excess rate of muscle-related adverse event reports when patients are aware that statins being used
A weight-management group behavioral program is more effective than an intervention comprising brief advice and self-help materials

Weight-Loss Behavioral Program Beneficial for Adults

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Greater weight loss for 12- and 52-week program compared with brief advice and self-help materials
In a case report published online May 1 in Diabetes Care

Case Report Describes Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome

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Following treatment with rituximab, decreases seen in total insulin, anti-insulin antibody concentration
Only one in five Americans support a repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Poll: Many Americans Concerned About ACA Repeal

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But, as has always been the case, support for the law depends on political affiliation
Among elderly veterans

Lower Incidence of Chronic Illness for Centenarians

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In veterans, rates of chronic illness lower for centenarians than those in their 80s, 90s
For overweight and obese individuals

Cardiometabolic Disease Staging Score Quantifies Diabetes Risk

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CMDS can predict the effectiveness of weight-loss therapy for preventing diabetes in overweight/obese
A human monoclonal antibody inhibitor of insulin-like growth factor I receptor

Teprotumumab More Effective Than Placebo for Ophthalmopathy

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Teprotumumab more effective for reducing proptosis, Clinical Activity Score, with rapid onset of effect
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently added three new online resources to assist physicians already participating in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System and those exploring the opportunities available.

CMS Releases Resources to Help With Payment System

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3 new resources help physicians participating in, considering Merit-based Incentive Payment System
Easy stair walking may boost energy more effectively than drinking caffeine

Stair Walking Combats Fatigue Better Than Caffeine

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A 10-minute climb can increase both fitness and motivation, researcher says
Subcutaneous injection of H2 significantly improves type 2 diabetes mellitus-related outcomes in a mouse model

H2 Injection Aids Diabetes Outcomes in Animal Model

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Subcutaneous injection may be an effective means of administration