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More evidence that a high fiber diet helps protect against type 2 diabetes has been presented in research published online May 26 in Diabetologia.

More Evidence Supports Higher Fiber Intake to Lower DM Risk

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Effect might be largely due to weight loss linked to eating more grains and vegetables, experts say
Damage to the brain's white matter may be an early sign of certain types of Alzheimer's disease

White Matter Changes May ID Markers of Alzheimer’s Earlier

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Study finds widespread changes using specialized MRI
While patients with three or four heart risk factors should still be given a β-blocker before surgery

Pre-Op β-Blockers May Work Against Heart-Healthy Patients

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But those with three or four heart risk factors may benefit from getting β-blockers
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Gender-Based Differences in Glycemic Control in T2DM

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Women have smaller improvement in HbA1c and more hypoglycemia and nocturnal hypoglycemia
It's not clear whether diet and exercise can prevent muscle loss as people age

Diet and Exercise May Not Be Enough to Ward Off Sarcopenia

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Review finds current research is inconclusive
Consuming more omega-3 fatty acids may benefit patients at risk for Alzheimer's disease

Increasing Omega-3 Intake May Boost Cognitive Flexibility

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Findings among those aged 65 to 75, who had gene variant APOE ε4
New U.S. government research connects severe vision loss with poverty

CDC: Low-Income Southerners at Highest Risk of Vision Loss

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Restricted access to eye and health care likely to blame, study authors suggest
Too few women at high risk for osteoporosis are being tested for the condition

DXA Screening Found to Be Underused and Overused

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Researchers find patients at highest risk for fractures often miss out on tests
Caution should be exercised with use of electronic health record documentation short cuts

Caution Urged When Using EHR Shortcut Features

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Information should be checked and updated to avoid cloning and up-coding
Understanding the key drivers underlying medical students' distress can help address the issues and enhance student well-being

AMA: Avoiding Distress in Medical School

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Drivers of distress include unsupportive learning environment, mistreatment, debt