Spending on Prescription Meds Up About 5 Percent in 2015
Increase due to increased medication use and higher prices; increase about half that of 2014
Vitamin D May Help Avert Early Onset of Insulin Resistance
Levels of insulin, HOMA-IR remain steady in those receiving supplements
Distal Symmetric Polyneuropathy Linked to MetS Components
Only diabetes and baseline hemoglobin A1c are significantly associated with DSP
FDA Safety Announcement Affected Bisphosphonate Use
Four percent decrease in odds of bisphosphonate use each quarter after safety announcement for a-fib risk
Disruptive Patients Distract Docs, May Receive Compromised Care
In fictional scenarios, doctors were distracted by bad behaviors during diagnosis, made more errors
Off-Label Use of Metformin Common in U.S. Adolescents
Analyses of three databases show use for metabolic syndrome, PCOS, and obesity
Mayo Clinic Has Established Model to Help Battle Burnout
Model considers three factors that physicians need: choice, social connectedness, and excellence
More Variability in Overnight Insulin Requirements in T1DM
Overnight insulin requirements significantly more variable than daytime, total daily insulin needs
Abruptly Quitting Appears to Work Best for Smoking Cessation
Stopping over time is less effective, British researchers say
E-Consultations Can Improve Access to, Timeliness of Care
Median days to a review for an e-consultation was five days, versus 24 days for traditional visit
