Summaries of Must-Read Clinical Literature, Guidelines, and FDA Actions
Must Reads by Date
Must reads for theWeek ending August 16, 2015
FDA Approves ORBERA Intragastric Balloon System , Patients lost over 38% of excess weight
Using Skype to Improve Glycemic Control , Video intervention versus face-to-face visits
Achieving Dual Diabetes Goals, Study finds patients most likely to get there
Exercise and Metabolic Parameters , If it doesn’t improve CV fitness, is it worth it?
Omega-3's Effect on Metabolic Syndrome, Results of 2 separate trials
Must reads for theWeek ending August 9, 2015
Overweight Friends and Weight Loss Observational Trial, Why casual acquaintances might be factor
Diabetes Patients Vaccination Levels Fall Short, Study sees no adherence with one type in particular
HbA1c Alone Underestimates Diabetes Risk , Researchers find what’s done in practice is best
Yearly Screening for Some with PTC Discouraged , Incremental cost/QALY of more than $260k seen
Blood Programs: Portal for Diabetes Screening?, Study finds it may help identify problems earlier
Must reads for theWeek ending August 2, 2015
Metabolic Effects of Exercise Training, Study looks at nonresponsive type 2 diabetes patients
Improving Adiponectin Levels, Can fitness changes help obese patients?
Vitamin D Deficiency and Liver Transplantation, Vitamin D deficiency examined
Measuring Bone Mineral Density, How does it affect CAH patients?
Must reads for theWeek ending July 26, 2015
Guideline: Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support, Joint position statement from ADA, AADE, and AND
How Weight Loss Affects Ghrelin , Type of intervention may alter impact
Genetic Risk for Central Obesity Linked to Type 2 Diabetes, Review of data from NHS and HPFS
Must reads for theWeek ending July 5, 2015
BMI and Coronary Heart Disease, What role does gender play?
New ATA Guidelines: Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Revised guidelines focus on diagnosis and treatment
Thyrotoxicosis in Young Americans, Race/ethnicity a risk factor for Graves’ disease