Botulinum Toxin-A Beneficial in Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Meta-analysis of two studies shows clinically significant improvement of 'minimum change in pain'
Sodium Content Too High in Over Half of Packaged Foods
Many cold cuts, pizza, packaged meals contain too much sodium to be labeled 'healthy'
Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders
Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
Patients May Be Modifying Meds Due to Trouble Swallowing
Some consumers do not consult health professionals if they experience problems, before modifying meds
March 2015 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for March 2015. This roundup includes...
Metformin Use Associated With Less CRC Risk in U.S. Population
Reduction in odds of colorectal cancer, even after adjustment for health care use
Serious Adverse Drug Reactions Still Occur With Bromocriptine
Most frequent ADRs were cardiovascular; misuse was identified in most of these cases
Legal Issues of Removing Patient From Practice Explored
Article provides suggestions to protect physician from liability, accusations of patient abandonment
Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Cut Fasting Insulin, HbA1c
Review and meta-analysis shows reductions among individuals without diabetes
Arsenic Metabolism Linked to Diabetes Incidence
Lower proportion of monomethylarsonate linked to higher incidence of diabetes
