Findings show statin use tied to higher HbA1c values, with longer statin use tied to greater risk for diabetes
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Greater organ-absorbed doses may be modestly positively associated with risk of solid cancer death
Read More »June 2019 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for June 2019. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.Medtronic Recalls …
Read More »Metformin May Cut Mortality Risk in Post-Pancreatitis Diabetes
Survival benefit not seen with ever use of metformin for pancreatic cancer-related diabetes
Read More »Romosozumab Increases Bone Formation, Cuts Bone Resorption
Lower values for resorption end points at month two persisted to month 12, indicating reduced turnover
Read More »Myocardial Perfusion PET Predicts Cardiac Death in Diabetes
Increasing magnitude of stress myocardial perfusion abnormality tied to cardiac death risk in diabetes
Read More »Functional Decline Seen in Many Older Adults Initiating Dialysis
Prevalence of high caregiver burden increased after initiation of dialysis
Read More »Medtronic Recalls Some Insulin Pumps Over Cybersecurity Concerns
The company and FDA say certain pumps are vulnerable to hacking
Read More »Similar CV Event Rates Seen for Generic, Brand Levothyroxine
Event rates did not differ for atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, stroke
Read More »Higher Intake of Linoleic Acid May Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Risk down particularly when linoleic acids replace saturated fats, trans fats, or carbohydrates
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