Review Examines Inappropriate Prescribing of IV Fluids
Most common type of inappropriate prescribing is incorrect volumes and types of fluids
Personal Choice of Diet Plan May Lead to Less Weight Loss
Those assigned a food plan lost a bit more weight
Direct Messaging Not Yet Widely Adopted by Physicians
Secure messaging protocol allows for easy communication; meets HIPPA privacy, security rules
FDA: Food Manufacturers Have 3 Years to Remove Trans Fats
Agency gives manufacturers three years to remove partially hydrogenated oils
Low Serum 25(OH)D3 in Patients Newly Diagnosed With T2DM
Serum 25(OH)D3 linked to glucose-stimulated insulin secretion, β-cell function
Article Weighs Paying Off Student Loans Versus Investment
For young physicians, issues to consider include whether debt is stressful, interest rate on loans
Physical Activity Inversely Tied to Hypoglycemia With Coma in T1DM
Inverse links also found for PA and HbA1c, diabetic ketoacidosis, retinopathy, microalbuminuria
β-Cell Function Linked to Inflammation in PCOS
Research implicates inflammation in the impairment of β-cell function in PCOS
Some Graduating Seniors Not Matching to Residency Positions
More than 250 seniors didn't match to residency; reasons include failing exams, poor interview skills
Extra Time During MCAT Linked to Less Success in Med School
No impact on medical school admission rate, but lower rate of passing Step examinations
