Search results for "Diabetes"
‘Night owls' more likely to have unhealthy lifestyles, higher diabetes risk
In a retrospective cohort study, people with an evening chronotype were more likely to smoke, sleep poorly, and be physically inactive and had a 72% higher risk for diabetes than those with a morning chronotype.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/12/2.htm
12 Sep 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for β-thalassemia intermedia
A 35-year-old man is evaluated during a routine visit for β-thalassemia intermedia. One year ago, he began requiring erythrocyte transfusions every 4 to 6 months for symptomatic anemia. He has no other symptoms or medical problems, and his only medication is folic acid. Following a physical exam and lab studies, what is the most appropriate additional management?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/12/3.htm
12 Sep 2023
Produce prescriptions associated with improved social, medical outcomes
A diverse set of programs providing financial incentives for adults and children to consume produce led to improvements in food insecurity, self-reported health status, and glycemic and blood pressure control, according to a recent study.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/05/2.htm
5 Sep 2023
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2023/09/spotlight.htm
1 Sep 2023
Marking achievements in gender equity
The President-elect of the American Medical Women's Association discusses mentorship, advocacy, and more.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2023/09/marking-achievements-in-gender-equity.htm
1 Sep 2023
OTC birth control pill, naloxone gain approval
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2023/09/otc-birth-control-pill-naloxone-gain-approval.htm
1 Sep 2023
Social determinants of health associated with higher CVD mortality rates in Black persons
Unemployment, lower family income, food insecurity, not owning a home, and not being married or living with a partner were significantly associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality independently of established behavioral and metabolic risk factors.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/15/1.htm
15 Aug 2023
Cardiology societies update guideline on management of chronic coronary disease
The guideline from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology emphasizes coordinating care between cardiovascular and primary care professionals and prioritizing symptom relief and quality of life, among other recommendations.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/08/01/2.htm
1 Aug 2023
SGLT-2 inhibitors reduced gout flares in patients with diabetes, gout
New users of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors had about half the risk of an ED visit or hospitalization for a gout flare as matched patients taking dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, a cohort analysis found.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/25/1.htm
25 Jul 2023
ACP joins internal medicine organizations in awarding grants to support DEI
A total of $470,000 in grants was awarded to 20 projects promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at medical schools and teaching hospitals across the U.S.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2023/07/25/6.htm
25 Jul 2023