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Insulin Resistance Not Linked to Post-Adolescent Acne
No differences in fasting blood glucose, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR index for post-teen acne, controls
Outpatient Uterine Polypectomy More Cost-Effective
Slightly less effective than inpatient treatment, but outpatient treatment is less expensive
Higher Disease Burden for Patients With Fibromyalgia
As compared to patients with chronic widespread pain
House Call Primary Care Practices Vary Substantially
One-third of practices use a defined quality improvement process
Genetic Variants Linked to Educational Attainment
CNVs linked to lower education attainment in geographically distinct unselected populations
Vegan Diet Tied to Weight Loss, Improved Neuropathy in DM
Those who followed it lost average of 15 pounds, had improved blood flow to feet
Mediterranean Diet Might Lower Endometrial Cancer Risk
Women who followed it most closely saw significant reduction in risk
Even Moderate BMI Reduction Could Ease A-Fib Burden
Systematic review shows increases in incident, postoperative, and post-ablation atrial fibrillation
14.9 Million New Cancer Cases Worldwide in 2013
Cancer is now second leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease
Metformin Linked With Lower Open-Angle Glaucoma Risk
Study found people with highest dose were 25 percent less likely to develop condition
