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
CMS May Adopt Doctors’ Calls for End-of-Life Counseling
Two new codes would be established; would be used for conversations about care options
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
More Radiation Doesn’t Up Survival in Low-Risk Prostate CA
But higher doses may improve survival in men with intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancers
Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
Genes May Be Key to a Better HIV Vaccine
Findings challenge one-shot-fits-all approach, could guide development of future vaccines
AMA Suggests Ways to Encourage Use of Patient Portals
Suggestions include training staff on portal use; showing patients how to use the portal
