Vitamin D Supplements Improve Markers of Bone Turnover in CKD
Cholecalciferol can also correct vitamin D deficiency in patients with chronic kidney disease
New Clinical Practice Guideline for Management of T2DM
Individualized management should include education, glycemic management plans, target HbA1c
Undiagnosed Diabetes Accounts for Small Portion of Diabetes
Undiagnosed cases fell from 16.3 to 10.9 percent of total diabetes from 1988-1994 to 2011-2014
Most Patients Satisfied With Relationship With Physician
But majority of patients, physicians think doctors don't have time to provide highest standard of care
Aerobics May Benefit Platelet Reactivity in Menopausal Women
Exercise appears to improve platelet reactivity regulation by increased platelet sensitivity
Tofogliflozin Most Effective With High Baseline Insulin
These patients have largest improvements in fasting plasma glucose level, insulin secretion index
ASA: Opioid-Free Anesthesia Feasible for Surgical Procedures
Only 36 percent of patients request oral opioid meds in PACU despite receiving opioid-free anesthesia
Inverse Association Seen for Coffee Drinking, Markers of CVD
Leptin, chitinase-3-like protein 1 are linked to CVD, may decrease with higher coffee intake
Statins May Raise Odds of T2DM in Those at High Risk
In any Diabetes Prevention Program treatment group, statin use tied to increased diabetes risk
Proper Training Key for Primary Care Medical Assistants
When hiring assistants, practices should look for externships, program accreditation, rigorous exams
