ENDO: Guidance Provided for Managing Diabetes in Seniors
Simplified med regimens, tailored glycemic targets recommended for those with cognitive impairment
ENDO: Recommendations Issued for Treating Osteoporosis
Pharmacological management recommended for postmenopausal women at high risk for fracture
Douglas County, Colorado, Ranked as Healthiest Community
Seven of top 20 communities were in Colorado; nearly all adults in these counties exercise
2019 Residency Match Day Was Largest in History
Internal medicine programs offered a record 8,116 categorical, 396 primary care positions
Ocular Protein Levels May Be Useful for Alzheimer Testing
Low levels of protein biomarkers amyloid-β and tau protein in vitreous humor tied to low cognitive scores
ENDO: Older T1DM Patients Often Unaware of Hypoglycemic Status
Impaired awareness of hypoglycemia tied to greater amounts of time spent with glucose <70, <54 mg/dL
More Vascular Risk Factors Tied to Worse Brain Health
Most consistent associations across brain measures seen with smoking pack years, hypertension, DM
Low, High Levels of Physical Activity Tied to Reduced Mortality
All-cause mortality risk lower with 10 to 59 minutes of physical activity per week versus inactivity
Statins Tied to Insulin Resistance, Higher Serum Fasting Insulin
Ever use of statins associated with 38 percent increased risk for incident type 2 diabetes
Healthy Food Rx Could Be Cost-Effective for Medicare, Medicaid
Coverage for healthy food could improve health, reduce costs, and pay for itself after five years
