Few Adults With Severe Mental Illness Screened for Diabetes
About 30 percent receive diabetes-specific screening; no form of glucose screening for 31.1 percent
Central Obesity Is Hazardous, Even at a Normal Weight
Research suggests BMI insufficient for assessing health risks
Insulin Pumps Offer Better HbA1c Control for Children With T1DM
Fewer ethnic minorities and boys received pump therapy in study
Blood Test Has Potential for Detecting Concussion in Children
Could help reduce number of CT scans and associated radiation exposure
ACP Issues Guidance on ‘Concierge’ Practices
Growth of DPCPs fueled by physicians' frustration; may exacerbate disparities in health care
Gentle Yoga Found to Be Safe in Late Pregnancy
Constant monitoring showed no significant stress on mother or fetus
Leg Strength Linked to Healthier Brain Aging
Study of women suggests boosting walking force, speed pays mental dividends
Macrolides May Raise Cardiovascular Risks
Macrolides were linked to small, but significant, chances of sudden cardiac death
AHA: Women More Often Receive Suboptimal Post-MI Care
This could explain gender gap in survival, researchers say
AHA: Reducing Blood Pressure Target Could Increase Benefits
Risk of CVD was lowered by 25 percent, while all-cause mortality risk was reduced 27 percent
