2002 to 2015 Saw Increase in Incidence of Diabetes in Youth
Incidence of type 1, type 2 diabetes increased; rates of increase higher in racial/ethnic minorities.
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Laser and Estrogen Therapies Found Equally Effective in Treating Vaginal Symptoms of Menopause
Researchers conducted a study to compare improvement in symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause between women who underwent fractional vaginal laser therapy and women treated with vaginal estrogen alone.
Screening for Depression in Perimenopausal Women Often Neglected
Researchers sought to better understand the clinical practice patterns of ob-gyn physicians regarding their screening practices and management of depression during menopause.
Quality of Nutrients in Low-Fat, Low-Carb Diets Affects Mortality
Eating a poor-quality low-fat or low-carb diet may not positively affect mortality rates and may even cause harm.
Parity, Breastfeeding Associated With Lower Risk for Early Menopause
The results suggest that the current recommended levels for breastfeeding duration are linked to an additional benefit of reduced risk for early menopause.
Screening for T1DM in Children May Help Reduce Morbidity
Public health screening of 2- to 5-year-olds revealed an islet autoantibody prevalence of 0.31%.
Evaluating the Impact of Diabetes on the Performance of Algorithms for the Detection of AMI Without ST-Elevation
The performance of a European Society of Cardiology algorithm in ruling out acute myocardial infarction without ST-elevation was comparable in patients with and without diabetes mellitus.
Premature Natural Menopause May Up Risk for Multimorbidity
Odds of experiencing multimorbidity by age 60 and developing individual chronic conditions increased.
How Do Menarche Age and Menopausal Status Affect Type 2 Diabetes?
Menopause is linked to unfavorable health effects in women with type 2 diabetes, but older age at menarche may be associated with a decrease in these adverse effects.
Aflibercept for Diabetic Macular Edema: Seeing Dollar Signs
JAMA. 2019;321(19):1880-1894.
Zoledronate Infusion Every 1.5 Years Reduces Fractures
N Engl J Med. 2018;379(25):2407-2416.
Metabolic Syndrome Severity Associated With Sleep Quality in Adolescents With PCOS
Metabolic syndrome is associated with poorer sleep in girls with polycystic ovary syndrome and obesity.
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.
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.
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