Adolescent Fitness and BMI as Predictors for Later Disability Risk
Low cardiorespiratory fitness and obesity during adolescence are strongly associated with chronic disability later in life from various causes and diseases.
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Low Serum Vitamin D Levels May Be Associated With Higher Blood Glucose Levels
Low serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D may be associated with elevated blood glucose levels, a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes.
Healthcare Spending Per Person Increased to $5,641 in 2017
In 2017, health care spending per person reached $5,641.
Rates of Diabetes Screening High Among Adults Age 45 and Older
Rates of diabetes screening are high, with hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) used less but more likely to result in clinical diagnosis.
Serum Iodine Levels Associated With Thyroid Function in Pregnancy
Serum iodine levels appear to be associated with urinary iodine concentrations and thyroid function in pregnant women.
Highest CV Risk Observed Among Patients Not Adherent to Low-Intensity Statin Therapy
Improving adherence with high-intensity lipid lowering therapies could greatly reduce CVD risk.
Cardiovascular Risk Increased During Gender Transition
People receiving hormone therapy during gender transition have an increased risk for cardiovascular events.
Unacylated Ghrelin Infusion Has No Antidiabetogenic Effects in T2D
The short-term use of intravenous unacylated ghrelin infusion does not appear to have an effect on either substrate metabolism or insulin sensitivity in men with type 2 diabetes.
Many Systematic Reviews Do Not Fully Report Adverse Events
Many systematic review protocols in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) do not include adverse event reporting.
Medicaid Work Requirements Are Increasing the Cost of Being Poor and Sick in America
On the surface, a plan to get able-bodied individuals back to work in order to maintain their Medicaid benefits sounds reasonable — until it’s not.
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