Mental Health Outcomes No Better for Teens Undergoing RYGB
Self-esteem improved after 5 years in surgical group, but no improvement seen in overall mood.
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Cognitive Behavioral Program Benefits Patients With Diabetes
Peer-delivered program tied to improvements in quality of life, physical activity, pain.
Lifestyle Intervention Improves Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Women With PCOS
Researchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize and update the evidence regarding the effects of lifestyle intervention, including diet, on cardiometabolic risk among overweight and obese women with PCOS.
CDC: Many Americans Are Inactive, With Southerners Faring Worse
Agency releases new estimates of physical inactivity across states and US territories.
FDA: Weight Loss Drug Possibly Linked to Cancer
Lorcaserin may potentially increase the risk of cancer, according to results from a clinical trial assessing the safety of the weight loss agent.
Popular Diets May Impact Testosterone Levels in Men
Low-fat diets tied to lower testosterone, even after controlling for other factors.
Gout Incidence Down With SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes
Gout incidence rate significantly reduced with SGLT2 inhibitor vs GLP-1 receptor agonist.
Telemedicine Visits Comparable for Glycemic Control in T1DM
Telemedicine instead of office visit did not change outcomes in patients with suboptimal glycemic control.
Bariatric Surgery May Aid T2DM-Related Outcomes at 5 Years
Benefits seen for diabetes remission, weight loss, changes in metabolic parameters.
Maternal SCH May Increase Risk for Prematurity, Neonatal Respiratory Distress
Maternal TSH levels >4 mIU/L are associated with increased risks for prematurity and neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.
Experts Weigh In on the Best Diets for 2020
The Mediterranean Diet was ranked as the best diet overall for 2020, according to new rankings released by US News and World Report.
Hypothyroidism: A Clinical Case Review
In the case of hypothyroidism, Hashimoto thyroiditis is the most common autoimmune presentation.
ACP Issues Guidelines for Use of Testosterone Therapy in Age-Related Low Testosterone
The American College of Physicians has issued a set of recommendations to clarify the potential benefits and harms of testosterone therapy in men with age-related low testosterone.
Coffee Consumption Does Not Affect Insulin Sensitivity
Consumption of 4 cups of coffee per day linked to loss of fat mass, reduction in urinary creatinine.
Whole-Fat Milk Consumption Tied to Lower Odds of Child Obesity
Meta-analysis: Odds of overweight or obesity lower for children drinking whole-fat vs reduced-fat milk.
Fiasp Approved for Pediatric Patients With Diabetes
The approval was based on data from an active-controlled, treat-to-target trial (Onset7) that included 777 pediatric patients (aged 2 to 17 years) with type 1 diabetes.
Prenatal Smoking Raises Risk for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Increased risk for GDM seen across all levels of prepregnancy BMI and gestational weight gain.
Menopause Linked to Increase in Sleep-Onset Insomnia
Postmenopausal women more likely to screen positive for OSA vs pre/perimenopausal women.
ADA 2020 Standards of Care Incorporate CVD Risk Stratification, New Medications
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has published an update to their Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes for 2020.
Patients Report Negative, Nonexistent Discussions About Weight Loss With Physicians
For patients who are overweight or obese, clinical visits are often characterized by negative interactions and dismissive advice.
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