Increased Total, CVD Mortality in Young Adults With T1DM
Incident rate ratio for hospitalized CVD about 8; revascularization accounts for much of increased risk
Physical Activity Reduces Intrahepatic Lipid Content
Reductions also seen in alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase in NAFLD
New AMA Module Helps Identify Physician Distress
Module includes steps to ID doctors at risk, such as talking about risk factors, warning signs for suicide
Researchers Question Value of Web-Based Test for Prediabetes
Assessment finds eight in 10 Americans over 60 at risk -- a conclusion questioned by researchers
Meditation Recommended for Helping Attendings ‘Attend’
Expert says meditation should be practiced every day and can help address burnout
Continuous Glucose Monitors Recommended in T1DM
Strongest recommendation for adults with type 1 diabetes who are willing and able to use monitors
CDC: Too Many Health Care Workers Not Getting Flu Vaccine
Vaccination protects both workers and patients
Resistance Interval Training Improves Endothelial Function
R-INT improves flow-mediated dilation throughout two-hour post-exercise period in T2DM patients
FDA Approves ‘Artificial Pancreas’ for Type 1 Diabetes
MiniMed 670G hybrid closed loop system automatically monitors glucose, delivers insulin
Capping Copays Will Raise Premiums, Up Drug Prices
Capping likely to benefit about 1 percent of all Americans who take any prescription drug per year