Over Half of Obese Patients Have Diabetes Remission After RYGB
Remission rates greater in younger participants and those with short diabetes duration, higher HOMA percentage B
Life Expectancy, Costs for RA Patients Examined
Lifetime expectancy after RA diagnosis found to be 26.3 years in patients diagnosed after 2003; lifetime cost estimated to be $72,953
Metformin Use May Reduce Mortality in Women With COVID-19
In overall sample of men and women, metformin use was not linked to significantly reduced mortality
Obesity Increases Hip Fracture Risk Before Age 70 in Postmenopausal Women
Obese women have higher risk for hip fracture-related mortality; on average, they have higher bone density than normal-weight, but significantly faster bone loss
More Plant Foods, Less Red Meat May Cut Heart Disease Risk
Substituting whole grains, dairy, eggs for red meat also might reduce risk for coronary heart disease
Fear of Surprise Medical Bills Keeps U.S. Adults From Getting Care
Half of adults say a surprise medical bill would cause financial hardship
Canada Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Health Canada completed a full independent review of the data on the vaccine's safety and effectiveness
Vitamin D3 Supplementation No Benefit for Fall Prevention
Doses of 1,000 IU/day or higher did not prevent falls compared with 200 IU/day in those with elevated risk, low serum 25(OH)D
FDA Review Finds Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Effective After First Dose
Vaccine is expected to receive emergency use authorization later this week
Heavy Alcohol Consumption Tied to Worse Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes
No similar effect seen for light or moderate alcohol consumption
