Diabetes
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Unrecognized MI Common With Impaired Fasting Glucose
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Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk for Most Endometrial Cancer Subtypes
Key clinical point: Reducing the prevalence of metabolic syndrome may positively impact the incidence of endometrial cancer. Major finding:...
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Diabetes Substantially Overtreated in Older Adults
Key clinical point: Most older patients with diabetes who are in poor health are given insulin or sulfonylureas to achieve tight glycemic control...
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The Healthy Obese Don’t Stay Healthy for Long, Study Suggests
Key clinical point: Obese patients without metabolic risk factors will likely develop complications over time. Major finding: Of “healthy obese”...
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Greater Whole-Grain Intake Linked to Lower Mortality
Key clinical point: Greater consumption of whole-grain foods is associated with lower total and cardiovascular disease mortality. Major finding:...
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CKD: Risk Before, Diet After
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Early Intervention Could Lead to Reduction in CKD Cases
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Bisphosphonates May Protect Against Endometrial Cancer
Key clinical point: Women with a history of bisphosphonate use had a reduced risk of developing endometrial cancer. Major finding: The endometrial...
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Glycemic Index Doesn’t Affect Insulin Sensitivity, Lipid Levels
Key clinical point: A low-glycemic-index diet failed to improve insulin sensitivity, lipid levels, or blood pressure, compared with a high-...
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Obesity Can Cut 19 Years of Health, 8 Years of Life
Key clinical point: Excess body weight at a young age lowers life expectancy and years of health more than that at older ages. Major finding:...