T2DM Remission Rates Higher With RYGB Versus Sleeve Gastrectomy
T2DM remission rate higher, weight loss greater, relapse rate lower for RYGB versus sleeve gastrectomy
Molecularly Matched Therapy Promising in Pancreatic Cancer
Overall survival significantly longer for patients with actionable molecular alterations receiving matched tx
Smartphone Use Linked to Increased Meds Required for Headache
Higher proportion of patients using smartphones taking analgesics, getting less relief with medication
Improved Oral Hygiene Tied to Lower Risk for Incident Diabetes
Periodontal disease, missing teeth linked to increased risk, while frequent tooth brushing may lower risk
Repeated Courses of Antibiotics Linked to Hospital Admissions
For patients with frequent prior antibiotic use, rates of admission remained elevated over six months
Chest CT More Sensitive Than RT-PCR for Diagnosing COVID-19
For those with negative RT-PCR results but positive chest CT scan, 48 percent thought to be highly likely cases
NICE Guidelines Presented for Management of Thyroid Disease
For thyrotoxicosis with hyperthyroidism, radioactive iodine recommended as first-line treatment
1996 to 2016 Saw Increases in U.S. Spending on Health Care
Public, private insurance, out-of-pocket payments increased by 2.9, 2.6, and 1.1 percent annually
Cough, Fever Most Common Initial Symptoms of COVID-19
But absence of fever or radiologic abnormalities in some patients makes diagnosis more difficult
Emergency Measure Will Get More Respirators to U.S. Health Care Workers
Currently, most respirators are approved for use only in industrial settings
