Urinary Potassium Excretion Tied to Renal, Cardio Risk in T2DM
Higher urinary potassium excretion, not sodium excretion, tied to lower risk of primary end point
Case of Bobby Pin Piercing Kidney Reported in 4-Year-Old
Two rusted sharp ends of pin were removed from patient, without subsequent complications
Genetic Risk Score IDs Insulin Resistance, Change in IR
Lifestyle and metformin improve insulin sensitivity, regardless of genetic risk score
MRI Can Help ID Patients Who Will Recover From Coma
But study was small and more research is needed before technique can be used to guide patient care
PCI May Not Improve Survival for Some Heart Disease Patients
Findings in patients with stable ischemic heart disease
Swiss Report Highlights Danger of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Cases where the infection isn't thwarted by existing antibiotics are surfacing, researcher says
CDC: Adult Obesity Still Rising in U.S., Youth Rates Hold Steady
Per analysis of weight trends since 1999
CDC: Half of Americans With HTN Don’t Have BP Under Control
Improvement since 1999, but still short of Healthy People 2020 goal
American College of Rheumatology, Nov. 7-11
The 79th Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology The annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology was held from Nov....
American Heart Association, Nov. 7-11
The American Heart Association's 2015 Scientific Sessions The annual meeting of the American Heart Association was held from Nov. 7 to 11 in...
