Cholecalciferol May Help Reduce BMD Loss After Bariatric Surgery
Less pronounced decline in lumbar spine, total hip, and total body areal bone mineral density
Dextromethorphan + Sitagliptin Promising in Type 2 Diabetes
Combination of dextromethorphan 60 mg and sitagliptin 100 mg showed strongest effect in OGTT
Docs in Productivity Models Likely to Encounter Compensation Caps
Physicians, especially those working in a productivity model, must understand compensation caps
2012 Office Visits 57% Higher for Women than Men, Ages 1864
Visit rate also higher for adults aged 65 years and older
Mid-Morning May Be Best Time for Workday Break
Longer breaks, frequent short breaks linked to more resource recovery than infrequent short breaks
Volunteer Doctors Need to Check Liability Coverage
Immunity laws vary by state; liability policies vary coverage outside of regular practice
Type 1 Diabetes in Childhood May Up Atopic Dermatitis Risk
Overall risk of atopic dermatitis remained higher after adjustment for potential risk factors
PCB Exposure Linked to Higher Risk of Gestational Diabetes
But exposure to DDE and HCB during early pregnancy wasn't associated with GDM risk
‘Epidemic of Diagnosis’ in Thyroid Cancer
Many cases involve low-risk tumors where treatments could carry greater risks than benefits
Addition of Orlistat Benefits Obese Patients With T2DM
Greater weight loss and improved glycemic control compared with lifestyle changes alone
