Frailty Index Score Helps to Predict Outcomes in Elderly
Increased score based on abnormal results of routine admission lab tests tied to readmission, mortality risks
Study Explores Factors Affecting Glycemic Control in T1DM
Suboptimal glycemic control not linked to higher rates of CV events at two years after T1DM diagnosis
Poll: Older Adults Frequently Use Online Physician Ratings
Two-thirds of older adults using online ratings chose a doctor due to positive reviews
Donor Heart Acceptance Practices Vary Across Transplant Centers
Several key factors predicting nonuse, acceptance variability not tied to increased recipient mortality
Routine HPV Testing May Be Warranted for Sinonasal Cancers
HPV-positive sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma associated with improved overall survival
Coffee Consumption Does Not Affect Insulin Sensitivity
Consumption of four cups of coffee per day linked to loss of fat mass, reduction in urinary creatinine
Ambient Air Pollution Linked to Lower Bone Mineral Content
Exposure to PM2.5, black carbon linked to lower bone mineral content in adults living in South India
Treating Oral Disease Could Yield T2DM-Related Cost Savings
Model shows benefits include reductions in tooth loss and diabetes-related microvascular disease
Severe Hypoglycemia in Seniors With T1DM May Worsen Cognition
Findings seen for both recent and lifetime hypoglycemia among older adults with type 1 diabetes
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Gray Matter Volume
Strong association found for VO2peak with GM volume of left middle temporal gyrus, right hippocampal gyrus
