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For patients with type 2 diabetes

Basal Insulin Peglispro Beats Glargine for Glycemic Control

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In T2DM, also tied to increased triglycerides, aminotransferases, and liver fat content
Taking progesterone supplements in the first trimester of pregnancy may not improve pregnancy outcomes for women with a history of miscarriage

Progesterone May Not Help Prevent Repeat Miscarriage

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Live birth rate 65.8 percent for vaginal progesterone, versus 63.3 percent for placebo
Long periods of exposure to air pollution -- including dust and car exhaust -- heightens cardiovascular risks for women with diabetes

Air Pollution Raises CVD Risks in Women With Diabetes

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Long-term study showed prolonged exposure linked to cardiovascular disease
The first seasonal influenza vaccine with an adjuvant has been approved for use in seniors

FDA Approves First Flu Vaccine Containing an Adjuvant

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Adjuvant can enhance or direct the immune response of the vaccinated individual
Patients at VA hospitals who contracted Clostridium difficile following surgery were five times more likely to die and 12 times more likely to suffer postoperative morbidity

C. Difficile Infection Tied to Higher Risk of Post-Op Mortality

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Postoperative complications also increased in this patient population
Both retinol and retinoic acid have beneficial effects on cellular and molecular properties of the epidermis and dermis

Topical Retinol Induces Skin Changes Similar to Retinoic Acid

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Retinoic acid, retinol treatments both increase epidermal thickness, up gene, protein expression
For women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus

Animal-Source, Low-Carb Diet Ups T2DM Risk With Past GDM

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Increased risk of T2DM for overall low-carbohydrate diet scores and animal LCD scores
For older adults

No Direct Survival Effect for Moderate Drinking in Seniors

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Significant correlation for seniors does not persist after adjustment for health status, physical activity
More early-stage cervical cancers have been diagnosed among young U.S. women since a key provision of the Affordable Care Act went into effect

Early-Stage Cervical CA Diagnoses in Young Women Up Since ACA

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Provision allowing young adults to stay on parents' insurance may account for more screening
Nearly half of Medicaid patients with chronic hepatitis C have been denied newer direct-acting antiviral medications

Expensive Hep C Drugs Denied to Almost Half of Medicaid Patients

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Most common reason for denial was "insufficient information to assess medical need"