Radiation Effect on Epigenetic Modifiers May Up Metabolic Risk
Insulin signaling chronically disrupted in skeletal muscle, adipose progenitor cells from irradiated mice
Considerable Number of Doctors Attend Patient Funerals
But major differences between specialties in terms of attendance, barriers and benefits tied to attendance
Changes in Use of Glucose-Lowering Drugs From 2006-2013
Increase in metformin, DPP-4 inhibitors, insulin use; decrease in sulfonylureas and thiazolidinediones
T2DM Predicts Mortality in Patients With Heart Failure
Type 2 diabetes mellitus predicts mortality, regardless of presence of ischemic heart disease
Many Doctors Reluctant to Reveal Mental Health Issues
Perceived stigma, fear of career repercussions hinder treatment, study suggests
Gliptin Treatment Tied to Higher Risk of Acute Pancreatitis
Data from three large trials show increased risk with saxagliptin, alogliptin, sitagliptin treatment
Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide Combo Beneficial in T2DM
Improved achievement of glycemic targets, reduced body weight
AMA: Practicing Empathy May Lead to More Joy in Medicine
Doctors should take advantage of first few minutes of clinical encounter, give full attention to patients
U.S. Teens Not Getting Enough Moderate/Vigorous Exercise
And bad habits continue after high school for most
Exposure to Phthalates, BPA May Impact Total 25(OH)D in Adults
Metabolites of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate consistently inversely linked to total 25(OH)D