GH Treatment May Improve Psychosocial Status in Children With Short Stature
Growth hormone treatment may improve self-esteem and social function in children with short stature.
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Low Thyrotropin and Increased FT3:FT4 Ratio Linked to Atrial Fibrillation
As increased free thyroxine and decreased thyrotropin have been shown to be related to an increased risk for atrial fibrillation (AF), researchers sought to determine the direct correlation.
Depression, Obesity Associated With Chronic Hip Pain
The association between chronic and disabling hip pain, and obesity and depression was examined.
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Associated With Fewer Complications in T2D
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery is associated with remission from type 2 diabetes and substantially reduced the risk for microvascular complications.
Overcoming Aftershock: Six Ways You Can Prepare to Return to Work After a Long Absence
As with any profession, returning to work after long-term absence because of illness or injury can be daunting for healthcare providers.
Linagliptin Noninferior to Glimepiride in Long-Term CV Outcome Study
Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly announced that the CAROLINA trial met its primary endpoint, demonstrating no increased cardiovascular (CV) risk with linagliptin, a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, when compared with glimepiride, a sulfonylurea, in patients with type 2 diabetes and CV risk.
Diabetes Duration, Poor Glycemic Control Associated With Intracerebral Hemorrhage
There is an increased risk for intracerebral hemorrhage in patients with diabetes and uncontrolled glycated hemoglobin.
Suboptimal Triglyceride Levels Common Among US Adults
Researchers evaluated the prevalence of elevated triglyceride levels in adults with and without statin use and the related 10-year predicted risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Assessing the BMD-Fracture Risk Relationship: A Meta-Regression Analysis
A meta-regression analysis indicated that greater improvements in BMD were strongly associated with greater reductions in fracture risk, especially in the vertebrae and hip.
Larger Physician Bonus May Improve Care in Chronic Disease
Increased bonus size for physicians caring for patients with chronic disease is associated with improvements in care quality.
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