Management, Treatment of Chronic Disease Up With ACA
Higher numbers of insured leading to more treatment of hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes
Sleep Affects HOMA-IR in Overweight, Obese Teens
Significant contributors include BMI z-score, age, pubertal stage, total sleep time, sleep efficiency
TXNIP May Mediate Insulin Sensitivity in Caloric Restriction
Better peripheral insulin sensitivity tied to reduction in insulin-stimulated thioredoxin-interacting protein
Metformin Linked to Lower Risk of Head, Neck Cancer
Diabetes patients treated with the drug less likely to develop oropharyngeal, nasopharyngeal cancers
Bariatric Surgery Beats Drug Tx for Metabolic Outcomes in T2DM
Surgery associated with significantly lower plasma lipids, CV risk, medication use versus drug therapy
PCOS Linked to Increased Risk of Preterm Delivery for Twins
Risk particularly increased for spontaneous preterm delivery, very preterm birth
Suggested Response Provided for In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Article offers tips for physicians providing emergency in-flight medical care
Modest Relation Between HbA1c, Cardiovascular Events
No statistically significant interaction for difference seen for those with, without vascular disease
Sugary Beverage Intake Linked to Triglycerides in Children
Reduction in sugar-sweetened beverage intake over 12 months linked to increase in plasma HDL
Addition of Glitazone to Chemo May Help Treat CML
Combining glitazones with standard treatment improved survival in small study
