Diabetes & Endocrinology News CME

• Ketamine May Be Useful for Intubation in Critically Ill Patients CME A randomized controlled, single-blind trial shows that ketamine is a safe, valuable alternative to conventional etomidate to use as a sedative during intubation in critically ill patients.
  Medscape Medical News CME, July 2009
• American Dietetic Association Endorses Vegetarian Diets CME/CE An updated position paper concludes that such diets, if well-planned, are healthful and nutritious for all age groups and can help prevent and treat chronic diseases.
  Medscape Medical News CME, July 2009
• Importance of Exercise and Physical Activity in Older Adults Reviewed CME/CE An American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand offers an overview of issues critical to understanding the importance of exercise and physical activity in older adult populations.
  Medscape Medical News CME, July 2009
• Bone Mineral Density Monitoring May Not Be Needed Up to 3 Years After Starting Bisphosphonates CME A study suggests that monitoring bone mineral density in postmenopausal women in the first 3 years after starting treatment with a potent bisphosphonate is unnecessary and may be misleading.
  Medscape Medical News CME, July 2009
• Enalapril, Losartan May Have Retinal, but Not Renal, Benefits in Type 1 Diabetes CME In a controlled trial, early blockade of the renin-angiotensin system did not slow the progression of nephropathy but slowed the progression of retinopathy in patients with type 1 diabetes.
  Medscape Medical News CME, July 2009
• Risk for Pancreatic Cancer Increased by Early-Adulthood Obesity and Dietary Fat of Animal Origin CME Two new studies provide details on how obesity and animal fats increase the risk for pancreatic cancer, and may offer new insight into pancreatic tumorigenesis.
  Medscape Medical News CME, June 2009
• Bariatric Surgery May Help Protect Against Cancer in Obese Women CME/CE In a prospective, controlled intervention trial, bariatric surgery was associated with reduced cancer incidence in obese women but not in obese men.
  Medscape Medical News CME, June 2009
• Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Metabolic Syndrome CME Results of a study suggest that even mild lower urinary tract symptoms are significantly associated with metabolic syndrome in men younger than 60 years.
  Reuters Health Information CME, June 2009
• FDA Safety Changes: Kerlone, Meridia, Stromectol CME/CE The FDA has approved safety labeling revisions for betaxolol HCl tablets (Kerlone), sibutramine HCl monohydrate capsules (Meridia), and ivermectin tablets (Stromectol).
  Medscape Medical News CME, June 2009
• Chronic Kidney Disease Linked to Risk for Hyperkalemia and Associated Mortality CME A retrospective analysis of a national cohort shows that risk for hyperkalemia is increased with chronic kidney disease, and its occurrence increases the odds of mortality within 1 day of the event.
  Medscape Medical News CME, June 2009
• Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Linked to Kidney Stones CME In a study of insurance claims data, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery was associated with an increased risk for kidney stone disease and kidney stone surgery in the postoperative period.
  Medscape Medical News CME, June 2009
• Green Tea Drinking Linked to Lower Risk for Distal Gastric Cancer in Women CME A meta-analysis of original data from 6 cohort studies shows that green tea drinking is associated with a lower risk for distal gastric cancer in women but not in men.
  Medscape Medical News CME, June 2009
• Treatment Intensification May Improve Glycemic Control Without Adverse Effects in Type 2 Diabetes CME Treatment intensification improves glycemic control in type 2 diabetes, especially in elderly, lower-income, and minority patients, with no worsening of anxiety, depression, or health status.
  Medscape Medical News CME, June 2009
• Vitamins C, E, and Beta-Carotene Not Linked to Risk for Type 2 Diabetes in Women CME In a large, randomized trial, intake of vitamins C and E and beta-carotene did not significantly affect the overall risk for type 2 diabetes in women at high risk for cardiovascular disease.
  Medscape Medical News CME, June 2009
• Calcium Supplementation May Not Improve Weight Loss in Obese Patients CME/CE A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of elemental calcium, 1500 mg/day, for 2 years shows no statistically or clinically significant effects on weight in overweight and obese adults.
  Medscape Medical News CME, June 2009
• Meat, Eggs, or Dairy Intake Not Consistently Linked to Risk for Breast Cancer CME In a prospective study, intakes of meat, eggs, or dairy products were not consistently identified as risk factors for breast cancer.
  Medscape Medical News CME, June 2009
• ENDO 2009: Obesity Can Be Managed in Women With PCOS CME Obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome lost more than 5% of their weight and maintain it for more than 3 years, proving that clinically significant and sustained weight loss is possible.
  Medscape Medical News CME, June 2009
• AHA Urges Exercise to Cut CV Risk in Diabetics CME The recommendation is for at least 150 minutes per week of aerobic exercise, plus resistance training.
  Heartwire CME, June 2009
• Urinary Incontinence Highly Prevalent in Overweight, Obese Women With Type 2 Diabetes CME A cross-sectional analysis shows that increasing obesity is the strongest modifiable risk factor for overall incontinence and stress incontinence in women with type 2 diabetes.
  Medscape Medical News CME, June 2009
• Maternal Obesity During Pregnancy May Increase Risk for Perinatal Metabolic Compromise CME A study shows development of insulin resistance during the perinatal period in the offspring of obese mothers.
  Medscape Medical News CME, June 2009