Metabolic Benefit Same With Similar Weight Loss After Surgery
Findings among obese patients with diabetes undergoing either gastric bypass, banding
ASN: Multidisciplinary Care Cost-Effective in CKD
Multidisciplinary care costs $24,613 per quality-adjusted life-year gained compared to usual care
Thiazide-Type Diuretic Treatment Tied to Lower Fracture Risk
Reduced hip and pelvic fracture risk compared to treatment with other antihypertensive medications
Mortality Risk Up for Hospital Patients With Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia, either with insulin or spontaneous, linked to increased short- and long-term mortality
ASN: Smoking May Negate Some Benefits of Rx Therapy in CKD
Possibly because cigarette smoking causes oxidative stress
Follow-Up Phone Calls May Boost Glycemic Control in T2DM
No statistically significant change in hemoglobin A1c, but clinically significant change observed
Calculator May Help Predict Individual Chances of IVF Success
Provides individualized estimate of a couple's cumulative chances of having a baby
Metformin Alters Gut Microbiota Composition in Diabetes
Higher relative abundance of A. muciniphila, SCFA-producing microbiota for metformin-treated diabetes
DECIDE Modalities Beneficial for African-Americans With T2DM
Most robust improvements seen for Self-Study modality, including HbA1c, blood pressure, lipids
Medication Adherence Up in Patient-Centered Medical Homes
Among matched control and medical home practices, adherence up in medical homes
