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Those with lowest insulin resistance, as measured by highest estimated glucose disposal rate, had lowest risk for stroke, death
Insulin Resistance Linked to Risk for Stroke, Death in T2DM
Studies Evaluate Accuracy of eGFR Equations That Omit Race
Two studies describe strategies for estimating glomerular filtration rate without the use of race in the equations
Read More »Two-Hour OGTT Can Predict Future Episodic Memory Decline
Higher value on OGTT at baseline linked to worse performance and greater decline in word-list delayed recall test
Read More »From 1999 to 2019, Death Rates Higher in Rural Versus Urban Areas
Death rates higher in rural areas for both males and females; difference in rates widened during study period
Read More »Greater Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery Tied to Diabetes Remission
However, above 20 percent total weight loss, rates of initial diabetes remission do not increase substantially
Read More »Insulin Resistance Linked to Risk for Major Depressive Disorder
Three surrogate measures of insulin resistance linked to increased risk for incident major depression
Read More »RAI Therapy for Hyperthyroidism Not Tied to Overall Cancer Risk
However, linear radiation dose-response association between radioactive iodine and solid cancer mortality seen in two studies
Read More »7,000 Steps Per Day Tied to Lower Risk for Early Death
No association seen between step intensity in middle age and later mortality
Read More »Prophylactic Steroids May Prevent Complications of Thyroidectomy
Rates of postoperative hypocalcemia and voice dysfunction lower with single preoperative dose of dexamethasone versus placebo
Read More »COVID-19 Vaccines Prevent Hospitalizations in High-Risk Populations
Estimates of vaccine effectiveness high for adults aged 85 years and older, those with chronic medical conditions, and for Hispanic, Black adults
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