Continuous Glucose Monitoring Ups Control in T1DM Patients
Pair of studies found patients had better levels with devices
Step Count Prescription Strategy Can Up Steps/Day
Net increase of 20 percent in steps/day with physician-delivered step count prescription strategy
In T2DM, Bariatric Surgery Ups Splanchnic Vascular Responses
Mixed-meal induces greater increases in plasma glucose, insulin, GIP concentrations after surgery
Diabetes Care Compromised for Hispanics With Limited English
Studies find poor doctor-patient communication hampers medication use, proper glucose control
ACA Has Increased Coverage, Access for Chronically Ill Patients
However, nearly one in seven of those with a chronic disease still lack coverage
GDM Found to Increase Risk for Postpartum Depression
Researchers find odds up even more if woman has suffered an earlier bout of depression
QI Initiative Cuts Health Care Use in Children With Epilepsy
Reduction in emergency department visits, inpatient hospitalizations, health care claims paid
Exenatide, Pioglitazone Effective for Poorly Controlled T2DM
Findings in patients with long-standing poorly controlled type 2 diabetes on metformin, sulfonylurea
Overall Survival Poor in Unresected Anaplastic Thyroid CA
Positive correlation for radiation therapy dose and survival for study cohort, those receiving systemic tx
Iatrogenic Cushing’s Syndrome Described in 9-Year-Old Girl
Symptoms developed six months after topical ocular glucocorticoid tx for bilateral iridocyclitis
