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Guidelines outline patient-centered approach to type 2 diabetes
BERLIN – The ADA and EASD have issued their 2018 Consensus Report on the management of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes.
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Bisphosphonate holiday may help to reduce atypical femur fracture risk
Higher pretreatment bone mineral density appears to increase AFF risk as well.
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Endocrine Society updates guidelines for congenital adrenal hyperplasia
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New secondary fracture–prevention recommendations carry simple messages
Taking interventional action and communication between patients as well as other providers are integral elements of the recommendations.
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‘Twincreatin’ produces ‘impressive’ HbA1c, weight control in T2DM
BERLIN – HbA1c and body weight were significantly lowered, compared with placebo and dulaglutide, by the dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist LY3298176...
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Allopurinol reduces risk of renal decline in gout patients
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Reducing asthma, COPD exacerbations in obese patients
SAN ANTONIO - Obese patients with asthma or COPD typically have metabolic and inflammatory profiles that differ from those of nonobese patients...
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For dyspareunia, intravaginal prasterone may work best soon after menopause
Age and previous hormone replacement therapy did not influence prasterone’s efficacy in treating dyspareunia.
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No falls, fractures, or bone density benefits from vitamin D supplements
Vitamin D supplementation does not appear to reduce the risk of falls or fracture or to improve bone mineral density.
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Gastric banding, metformin “equal” for slowing early T2DM progression
BERLIN – Gastric banding surgery and metformin improved insulin sensitivity, suggestive of preserved beta-cell function.
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Employer health insurance: Deductibles rising faster than wages
Two trends combine for an effective 212% increase in worker deductibles over the past decade.