Basal Insulin Peglispro Beats Glargine for Glycemic Control
In T2DM, also tied to increased triglycerides, aminotransferases, and liver fat content
Progesterone May Not Help Prevent Repeat Miscarriage
Live birth rate 65.8 percent for vaginal progesterone, versus 63.3 percent for placebo
Air Pollution Raises CVD Risks in Women With Diabetes
Long-term study showed prolonged exposure linked to cardiovascular disease
FDA Approves First Flu Vaccine Containing an Adjuvant
Adjuvant can enhance or direct the immune response of the vaccinated individual
C. Difficile Infection Tied to Higher Risk of Post-Op Mortality
Postoperative complications also increased in this patient population
Topical Retinol Induces Skin Changes Similar to Retinoic Acid
Retinoic acid, retinol treatments both increase epidermal thickness, up gene, protein expression
Animal-Source, Low-Carb Diet Ups T2DM Risk With Past GDM
Increased risk of T2DM for overall low-carbohydrate diet scores and animal LCD scores
No Direct Survival Effect for Moderate Drinking in Seniors
Significant correlation for seniors does not persist after adjustment for health status, physical activity
Early-Stage Cervical CA Diagnoses in Young Women Up Since ACA
Provision allowing young adults to stay on parents' insurance may account for more screening
Expensive Hep C Drugs Denied to Almost Half of Medicaid Patients
Most common reason for denial was "insufficient information to assess medical need"