Diabetes & Endocrinology News

Obesity Is Associated With Urinary Tract Infections

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:38:40 EST

Obesity is a risk factor for upper and lower urinary tract infections in both men and women.

Bisphosphonates Raise Contralateral Atypical Fracture Risk

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 08:36:28 EST

A study of atypical femur fractures shows an increase in contralateral fractures in patients continuing bisphosphonates.

Honesty Is a Sometimes Policy for Many Physicians

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 20:06:21 EST

One in 10 physicians reports having lied to a patient within the previous 12 months; 1 in 5 did not fully disclose a medical mistake because they feared a lawsuit, according to a new study.

Individual-Mandate Foes Warn of Affordable 'Car' Act

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 19:34:01 EST

In a brief filed with the Supreme Court, state officials opposed to the Affordable Care Act said the individual mandate to obtain health insurance presages mandates to buy cars and other goods.

Longer Retinopathy Screen Interval May Be Safe in Diabetes

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 18:43:38 EST

Patients with type 2 diabetes who don't have retinopathy at their first exam have a relatively low risk of developing eye complications during five to 10 years of follow-up.

H. pylori Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:17:56 EST

Infection with Helicobacter pylori more than doubled the risk of diabetes in a new study of Latino adults in California.

Hemoglobin A1c, BP With Eye Exam for Diabetic Retinopathy

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:19:24 EST

The Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research study continues to yield important information about diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, and associated conditions. More studies are planned.

Self-Monitoring Not Helpful for Type 2 Diabetes

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:29:37 EST

In patients with non-insulin- dependent diabetes, self-monitoring of blood glucose had only a modest effect on HbA1c levels at six 6 months.

ACP Guideline Addresses Pharmacotherapy of Type 2 Diabetes

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:09:31 EST

The ACP recommends metformin as the initial drug for most patients with type 2 diabetes when lifestyle modifications are not enough to control blood sugar levels. A second drug can be added if needed.

Glucose Challenge Test Acceptable Gestational Diabetes Screen

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:05:21 EST

The 50-g glucose challenge test is an "acceptable" screening test for gestational diabetes mellitus, but it can't replace the oral glucose tolerance test.

Higher-Than-Normal Thyroxine Doses a Clue to Celiac Disease

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:01:58 EST

Patients with thyroiditis and untreated celiac disease may need a higher dose of thyroxine to normalize their thyroid-stimulating hormone levels, a new study has found.

Sialendoscopy Eases Radiation-Induced Sialadenitis

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:55:02 EST

Refractory salivary gland inflammation after radioiodine therapy can often be improved by dilating and irrigating the ducts, a small retrospective analysis shows.

'Yo-Yo Dieting' Not Tied to Early Death: Study

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:42:49 EST

Despite earlier concerns, dieters who repeatedly lose weight and then gain it back aren't at higher risk of early death than people who don't "yo-yo diet."

Allergan Stops Lap-Band Sales to '1-800-Get-Thin' Surgeons

Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:37:38 EST

The weight-loss surgery centers in Southern California are under intense scrutiny for their safety record, advertising, and billing practices.

Physician Groups Say 5010 Standards Hurt Cash Flow

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:55:34 EST

The president of the Medical Group Management Association is urging HHS to postpone enforcement of the new standard for electronic claims until June 30, lest some practices shut down.

Obesity, Mental Illness 'Dangerously Linked'

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 11:41:38 EST

The complex link between obesity and mental illness involves several driving factors, all of which should be considered when choosing effective interventions, researchers say.

Hypothyroidism Seems to Be Tied to Preeclampsia Risk

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 22:12:33 EST

Severe preeclampsia was more common in women with subclinical hypothyroidism in a recent study, although the investigators say the clinical relevance of the finding is unclear.

Legal Problems Pile Up for '1-800-Get-Thin' Surgeons

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:47:28 EST

The California surgeons, who market gastric-banding surgery for weight loss through 1-800-Get-Thin ads, face FDA scrutiny, a state investigation into alleged billing fraud, a whistleblower suit, and more.

FDA Panel: Oral Single-Agent Levonorgestrels Safe in Teens

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 15:15:46 EST

The panel concurred with the FDA that Plan B One-Step and others should continue routine monitoring.

Weight Loss May Prevent Urinary Incontinence in Diabetes

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 21:17:37 EST

Overweight women with diabetes may be able to cut their risk of urinary incontinence if they lose some weight, a new study suggests.