Stress, Depression Affect Metabolic Response to High-Fat Meals
Greater numbers of stressors tied to lower postmeal resting energy expenditure and lower fat oxidation.
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Legal Risks of Offering Financial Assistance to Patients
Physicians must be aware of legal issues related to providing funds or waiving cost-sharing obligations.
Nurse-Managed Protocols Improved Outpatient Care in Chronic Illnesses
Outcomes positive for nurse-managed protocols in patients with chronic conditions.
Messaging, Phone Encounters Boost Primary Care Visits in Diabetes
Secure messages and telephone encounters increase office visits in a patient-centered medical home health care delivery system.
Benefits of Extended-Release Niacin Questionable
Two studies suggest extended-release niacin may not reduce vascular risk and is linked to adverse events.
Increasing Flow of Information Has Implications for Patient Consent
Issues that are being raised include opt-in versus opt-out policies and dealing with sensitive data.
Weigh Risks Before Prescribing Aspirin for CV Prevention
Low-dose aspirin is to be used for patients at high cardiovascular risk who have no increased risk for bleeding.
Weight Loss Linked to Hot Flash Reduction
A behavioral intervention was effective in helping overweight or obese menopausal women lose weight and reduce hot flashes.
Whey Protein May Lower Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes
Whey pre-load is associated with a reduction in glucose levels as well as improved early insulin response and GLP-1 levels.
CV Health Associated With Neighborhood
Favorable food stores and physical activity resources in neighborhoods were linked to ideal cardiovascular health.
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