ADA: Degludec Noninferior for Cardiovascular Events in T2DM
Noninferior to glargine for incidence of major cardiovascular events in high-risk patients with T2DM
Vitamin B6 Linked to Increased Risk of Hip Fracture
But no significant link for vitamin B12 and risk of hip fracture during trial and extended follow-up
CDC: Kidney Disease Affects One in Seven Americans
About 96 percent of those with early kidney disease don't know they have it
Review: Depression Screening As Inpatient Important, Feasible
Still, more research needed to determine effect of screening/treatment on patient outcomes
SLEEP: Helpful Hints From Bed Partner Can Exacerbate Insomnia
Bed partners can unintentionally contribute to the perpetuation of insomnia
ADA: Glucose Self-Monitoring Often Lacks Benefit in T2DM
No significant improvements in hemoglobin A1c levels, HRQOL seen in non-insulin-treated cases
Medical Students Lacking Proficiency in BP Measurements
Among 159 medical students, a mean of 4.1 elements out of 11 were performed properly
Obesity Prevalence Has Doubled in More Than 70 Countries
From 1980 to 2015 there was a continuous increase in obesity prevalence in most other countries
Traditional Chinese Medicine May Benefit Some CVD Patients
Researchers suggest it might help treat hypertension, diabetes, atherosclerosis
SAMHSA: 9.8 Million U.S. Adults Have Serious Mental Illness
And more than a third aren't getting treatment, according to new federal report
