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An updated position statement on the dangers of hyponatremia (also known as water intoxication) was just released (1). It once again highlights how drinking too much water or any fluids during physical activity in the hopes of preventing dehydration can be potentially fatal...

A 62-year old Asian-American female arrives at your office for a new patient appointment. Her current medications are metformin, pioglitazone, enalapril, lovastatin, alendronate, calcium supplements and vitamin D. Her A1C is on target at 6.9%, however you decide to replace her pioglitazone with a different antihyperglycemic medication. Why would you make this decision? Follow link to answer!

Results from the PATHWAY3 trial reveal amiloride-HCTZ as a good option for BP control...

Weighted CMDS scoring system has higher predictive power than the Framingham diabetes scoring...

Lower IGF-1 concentration associated with higher fracture risk...

Anti-TNFα biologics might help to enhance GLP-1 secretion.

Study shows association to be significant despite BMI...

Screenings for diabetic retinopathy should begin at age 15 or 5 years after diagnosis....

Short periods of intense physical activity can improve heart structure and diabetes control...

Active smoking is associated with significantly increased risks of total mortality and cardiovascular events...