Number of COPD Cases Expected to Increase Through 2030
Expected increase of >150 percent; anticipated increase of 185 percent in burden of inpatient care
Mercury Exposure Cancels Cognitive Benefits of Exercise
Aerobic exercise benefits cognition, but not after high levels of prenatal mercury exposure
Gliptin Treatment Tied to Higher Risk of Acute Pancreatitis
Data from three large trials show increased risk with saxagliptin, alogliptin, sitagliptin treatment
More Evidence of Abdominal Fat, Poor Cardiovascular Health Link
Adipose tissue imaging may outperform body mass index for cardiovascular risk assessment
Little to No Benefit Found for Colonoscopy After Age 75
But risk for adverse events low
Endoscopic Sinus Sx Ups Asthma QOL in Rhinosinusitis + Asthma
ESS improves asthma quality of life and control, especially in patients with uncontrolled asthma
Orthogeriatric Model of Care Cost-Effective in Elderly With Hip Fx
Orthogeriatric-led service most effective, cost-effective model of care for men, women aged 83
Anxiety Disorders Important in ESRD Treated With Hemodialysis
Screening strategies are needed, as is further research on appropriate therapeutic approach
European, American Guidelines Lead to Different Recs for Statins
Quantification of CAC score can improve stratification for those at high, low risk for events
Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide Combo Beneficial in T2DM
Improved achievement of glycemic targets, reduced body weight
