Glitazone Usage Tied to Lower Risk for Parkinson’s Disease
Lower risk of Parkinson's seen only with current use of glitazone
Two Trajectories of Childhood Growth for Type 2 Diabetes
Both start with low weight and BMI at birth; rapid BMI increase in childhood in one pathway
Pioglitazone Not Significantly Associated With Bladder Cancer
But research reveals association with pancreatic, prostate cancer
Autoimmune Risk Up for Relatives of Those With Celiac Disease
Increased risk of nonceliac autoimmune disease for first-degree relatives, spouses of celiac patients
Extensive Nonadherence to Vaccine Guidelines in Diabetes
Ubiquitous nonadherence to 2011 Advisory Committee's hepatitis B recommendation
CVD Risk Similar for Metformin + Insulin or Sulfonylureas
Similar risk for second-line therapies for type 2 diabetes in combination with metformin
Increasing Aerobic Exercise Rx Benefits Older Women
300 versus 150 minutes of moderate-vigorous workouts each week paid off after a year
CDC: ACA May Have Boosted Uptake of Preventive Care
Insurance major factor in determining receipt of preventive services
Most Obese Patients Never Reach a Healthy Weight
Though odds of losing 5 percent of body weight were better, three-quarters gained it back in five years
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests