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Survival Improving in Type 1 Diabetes, but Challenges Remain
ORLANDO (EGMN) – Despite a steadily improving mortality picture, patients with childhood-onset type 1 diabetes still faced significantly increased mortality risks in a 40-year prospective follow-up study.Women were particularly at risk, with a 13-fold greater risk of death than women in the same Pennsylvania community who were free of the disease, -- More |
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Perspective: Turn Off TV to Combat Obesity
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The ProblemA 56-year-old woman presents to you for peripheral edema. She has a history of asthma, diabetes mellitus type 2 on insulin, hypertension, and sleep apnea. She has a sedentary job and does not routinely exercise. She has a body mass index of 55 kg/m2 and 1+ pitting pedal edema with -- More |
FDA Advisory Panel to Address Qnexa Safety Concerns
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Vivus Inc. is proposing a voluntary pregnancy registry as part of a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy to address safety concerns about its obesity drug Qnexa, which the Food and Drug Administration is taking to the Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee July 15.The registry is included as part of an -- More
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Perspective: Why Do Kids Overeat?
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In my years of practicing pediatrics, I constantly advocated for healthy behaviors for my overweight and obese patients and their parents. I taught them about healthy eating, exercise, and portion control. Like most pediatricians, my successes were limited. My patients hated being fat, yet they struggled to lose weight or maintain -- More |
Perspective: Managing Office Supply Scams
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It doesn’t occur to most physicians that a supplier might be ripping them off; but if adequate purchase controls are not in place, then it’s possible, and even likely. You should be aware of the common scams, how to avoid them, and the options if you’re victimized.Con artists take advantage of -- More |
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