Disordered Eating Associated With Higher HbA1c in Teens
Youth with DEBs had poor glycemic control at baseline that persisted through study
Diet Soda Associated With Higher Odds of Diabetic Retinopathy
Findings show four cans of diet soda per week may up risk two-fold
Glucagon Underutilized in Prehospital, Emergency Settings
Diabetic problem often incorrectly coded by dispatch; paramedic access to give glucagon also an issue
Diabetes Consultation Model Helps Patient Involvement in Care
Majority of patients reported shared decision making; they felt more involved and it was widely appreciated
Hearing Loss Common Among Heart Failure Patients
But HF isn't independently tied to hearing loss after demographic, clinical characteristics accounted for
Health Care Spending Up, Mainly Due to Rising Prices
Spending increasing despite no change or decline in utilization of most health care services
Weight Loss Among Obese Tied to Improvements in Chronic Pain
Calorie-restriction intervention tied to improvements in spatial distribution of pain, depression
Pharmacist Education May Cut Junior Doctor Prescription Errors
Regular and targeted feedback by pharmacists reduces Rx errors; effect of e-learning tools unclear
New Method Assesses Dialysis Facilities’ Transplant Referrals
Standardized transplantation referral ratio shows most variation is due to within-facility characteristics
ASA: High Adherence to MIND Diet May Benefit Stroke Survivors
Following the diet is associated with a slower rate of global cognitive decline among stroke survivors
