Semaglutide Found to Be Effective Against Type 2 Diabetes
The once-weekly glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist cuts HbA1c, body weight
Starting Exercise Even in Older Age Cuts Heart Failure Risk
Benefit seen from approximately 30 minutes of brisk walking four times per week
Robust Immune Responses for Herpes Zoster Subunit Vaccine
Humoral response seen for 97.8 percent of HZ/su vaccine recipients versus 2 percent of placebo
Risk of Dementia Up for Older Adults With Lowest Wealth
Increased risk seen independent of education, index of multiple deprivation, health indicators
Patterns of Potential Misuse Help Assess Risk of Opioid Overdose
Positive link for subsequent opioid overdose with greater numbers of prescribers and pharmacies
Language Used in Medical Record Can Affect Patient Care
Stigmatizing language may transmit bias, influence trainees' attitudes
Seafood Recommended 1 to 2 Times/Week for Cardiac Benefit
Benefits of seafood consumption include reduced risk of cardiac death, coronary heart disease, stroke
Aerobic + Strength Exercise Doesn’t Slow Cognitive Decline
Moderate-to-high intensity exercise ups physical fitness but does not slow cognitive decline in dementia
Acute Kidney Injury in Hospital Ups Risk of Later Heart Failure
Findings based on one-year follow-up after a hospitalization complicated by acute kidney injury
U.S. Nursing Home Costs Due to Diabetes Vary Greatly by State
Per-person diabetes-attributable costs ranged from $374 in New Mexico to $1,610 in Washington, D.C.
