Confidence Not Accurate Measure of Prescribing Competence
Fourth-year medical students show lack of insight into their own prescribing strengths and weaknesses
Less Common Bariatric Procedure = More Weight Loss
But 'duodenal switch' procedure also linked to more complications
Mortality Risk of T1DM Higher for Women
Experts aren't sure why, but say better treatment and support needed for both sexes
Motivational Interviewing Can Help Reach Nonadherent Patients
Although working with patients to set personal goals may take more time, the investment pays off
Perspective on Dr. Davidson: ‘Be Like Mike’
Michael Davidson took on highest risk patients, sought to extend lives in cases deemed 'hopeless'
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids May Improve Adipose Dysfunction
Study in mice shows MUFAs impede adipose interleukin-1β secretion and insulin resistance
Younger Patients With Diabetes More Often Skipping Visits
CDC team found 19 percent hadn't seen a doctor within last six months
January 2015 Briefing – Diabetes & Endocrinology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for January 2015. This roundup includes...
Patient Engagement Can Cut Costs, Improve Outcomes
Initiatives can decrease hospital visits, cut morbidity and mortality, up treatment adherence
Cutting Added Fructose Could Reduce Diabetes-Linked Morbidity
Limiting intake to 5 percent of calories would improve glucose tolerance, reduce diabetes prevalence
