Exposure to LDL-C-Lowering Genetic Variants Ups T2DM Risk
Meta-analysis shows heterogeneous associations for genes in or near NPC1L1 with type 2 diabetes
No Evidence Activity Tracker Devices Raise Fitness Levels
No sign of step increases in short term or any health effects in the intermediate term
U.S. Smoking Rates Vary Across Counties Within States
Regional figures can help health officials tailor prevention programs
Exenatide Does Not Promote Weight Loss in Schizophrenia
No significant difference in weight loss for obese patients treated with exenatide, placebo
Vitamin D Doesn’t Improve Glucose Measures
However, significant improvement in LDL cholesterol seen in those with diabetes risk
High Incidence of Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Older Adults
Blacks have increased incidence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, but not a-fib
Absent Pulses Up Risk of Major Vascular Outcomes in T2DM
Every additional absent dorsalis pedis or posterior tibial pulse linked to increased risk of all outcomes
Summer Concentrations of 25OHD Predict Bone Mineral Density
Low serum 25OHD concentrations during summer linked to increased relative risk of osteoporosis
Doctors Spending in Excess of $32,000 on Health IT
Costs increased by 40 percent between 2009 and 2015 and are expected to continue increasing
More Evidence for Benefit of Reduced Salt Intake on Mortality
Findings support modest reductions in sodium intake among persons consuming high-sodium diets
