Women Underrepresented Among Grand Rounds Speakers
Women presented a median of 28.3 percent of the total sessions
ADA Updates Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes
Metformin should be initiated at the time of T2DM diagnosis unless there are contraindications
Adverse CV Events Up Post Failure of Fertility Therapy
Failed fertility therapy linked to 19 percent increased risk of cardiovascular events later in life
Support for Health Law Up to 48 Percent in February
Kaiser Family Foundation poll: two-thirds of Americans feel Medicaid should continue as is today
Risk of T2DM at Different BMIs Varies With Ethnicity
More South Asians than White Europeans, African-Caribbeans developed T2DM at BMI below 30 kg/m²
Just One Severe Hypoglycemia Episode May Up Mortality in T2DM
Researchers also found an increase in cardiovascular disease odds
Higher Spending by Physicians Not Tied to Better Outcomes
No difference in patient outcomes when physicians order more -- or more pricey -- tests, treatments
Better Outcomes in T2DM With No Delay in Tx Intensification
Greater reduction in HbA1c, but increased risk of severe hypoglycemia with no delay in intensification
Patients With Thyroid CA Who Choose No Rx Report Isolation
Participants report decision not to intervene is often met with non-reassuring, unsupportive response
ATA Guidelines Available As Pocket Cards, Mobile Apps
New resources add to library of guideline summaries
