Younger Onset of T2DM Linked to Increased Mortality Risk
Earlier diagnosis of T2DM tied to increased mortality, mainly driven by cardiovascular disease mortality
Artificial Intelligence May Help Prevent Physician Burnout
Many potential uses for AI, including improving searches and documentation, selecting treatment
FDA Warns of Possible Heart Risks Linked to Clarithromycin
Agency advising doctors to consider prescribing other antibiotics to patients with coronary heart disease
Regardless of CV Risks, Cancer History Impacts Mortality
Fibrinogen, von Willebrand factor are potential markers of mortality in cancer survivors
Worse Prognosis for Prediabetes Defined by HbA1c
Prediabetes measured by FPG, two-hour plasma glucose not linked to increased risk of major event
Cardiorespiratory Fitness, White Matter Integrity Tied to Cognition
VO2max positively linked to DTI metrics of fractional anisotropy in about half MW fiber tracts
Alcohol Use Disorders Tied to Increased Risk of Dementia Onset
Most early-onset dementia cases are alcohol-related or have additional diagnosis of alcohol use disorders
21 Reviewed Antidepressants Top Placebo for Major Depression
Agomelatine, amitriptyline, escitalopram are among most effective agents in head-to-head trials
Chronicity of Depression Ups Failure Along Continuum of HIV Care
25 percent increase in percentage of days with depression ups risk of missing appointment, death
CDC: No Change in Percentage of Uninsured in U.S. From ’16 to ’17
Increase in percentage of those aged younger than 65 years enrolled in high-deductible health plan
