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Pharmacist-led clinic helps improve diabetes outcomes
Key clinical point: A 6-month pharmacist-led diabetes clinic lowered HbA1c levels and reduced estimated costs. Major finding: HbA1c levels fell by...
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‘Walkable’ neighborhoods may be protective against diabetes
Key clinical point: People who lived in walkable neighborhoods had a lower rate of diabetes than did those who lived in sprawling suburban areas....
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Reassuring results on cardiovascular safety of DPP-4 inhibitors
Key clinical point: Prescribing a DPP-4 inhibitor in type 2 diabetes appears safe from a cardiovascular risk standpoint in community practice,...
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Etomidate drip quickly curbs severe hypercortisolism
Key clinical point: The anesthetic induction agent etomidate is a potent suppressor of cortisol synthesis in the adrenal cortex at subhypnotic...
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TTP399 for type 2 diabetes shows promise
Key clinical point: An investigative liver-specific glucokinase activator was well tolerated and did not increase lipids in patients with type 2...
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AADE14 Coverage Begins Aug. 7
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Fertility treatment was associated with limited cancer risks
Key clinical point: Results from two large epidemiologic studies suggest fertility treatment posed a limited cancer risk to women and their...
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Bariatric surgery results may include improved sexual function for female patients
Key clinical point: Evidence that bariatric surgery in women results in improved sexual function should be included among the beneficial outcomes...
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Imeglimin for type 2 diabetes shows promise in small trial
Key clinical point: The investigative oral glucose–lowering agent imeglimin markedly increased glucose-dependent insulin sensitivity and improved...
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Markers predict hypoglycemia on intensive glycemic therapy
Key clinical point: Consider measuring fasting C-peptide levels and testing for GAD autoantibodies before starting intensive therapy for type 2...
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High total and LDL cholesterol levels increased risk of chronic kidney disease
Key clinical point: Patients with high total cholesterol levels or high LDL cholesterol may be at risk for chronic kidney disease.Major finding:...