AHA: Patients Lack Confidence in Managing Their Cholesterol
Patients feel least informed about target body weight, types of cholesterol, goals for management
Insulin Resistance Predicts Later Cognitive Decline
Higher serum fasting insulin predicts future decline in verbal fluency
Thyroidectomy for Thyroid CA Up Post 2006 Mass. Health Reform
Health reform linked to significantly increased rates of thyroidectomy and neck dissection
Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion Bests Injections in T2DM
Greater reduction in HbA1c with CSII than multiple daily injections
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...
