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Sugar-sweetened Drink Consumption May Increase Risk for Early-onset Colorectal Cancer
May 07, 2021
A new study found that women who consumed ≥2 servings/day of sugar-sweetened beverages had a 2.2-fold higher risk for early onset CRC vs those who had less than 1 serving/week.
T2D Complications Associated with Objective Measure of Poor Medication Adherence
May 06, 2021
Robust analyses of urine metabolites detects poor adherence with prescribed treatment in T2D and is associated with prevalence of micro- and macrovascular complications.
USPSTF: Vitamin E, Beta-carotene Supplementation Not Recommended for CVD, Cancer Prevention
May 06, 2021
The USPSTF states that evidence is insufficient to determine benefits and harms of most supplements for prevention of the diseases but warns against vitamin E and beta-carotene.
COVID-19 Vaccine Tipping Points: KFF Data on States at Risk
May 05, 2021
A number of US states fall below the national average of ~50% adults having received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine and could be at risk of future virus spread.
Diabetes Management in CKD: 10 Top Takeaways from KDIGO 2020
May 04, 2021
The 2020 Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes Clinical Practice Guideline integrates new treatments and practices with existing management strategies for CKD patients with diabetes.
ACP: DOAC Dos and Don'ts Primer with Stephan Moll, MD
May 04, 2021
ACP 2021: Dr Stephan Moll covers the basics of DOAC duration for VTE, use of anticoagulation in special populations, and perioperative use of DOACs
ACP: ASCVD Risk Estimation for Primary Prevention with Donald Lloyd-Jones, MD, ScM
April 30, 2021
"Risk estimators do not prescribe a drug," says Dr Lloyd-Jones. They are tools to help make the decision to prescribe the drug. He explains how to use them in primary care.
ACP: Clyde Yancy, MD, MSc Reviews Advances in Heart Failure Research and Treatment
April 29, 2021
ACP: Clyde W Yancy, MD, gave a comprehensive update on a year's worth of pivotal science in treatment of heart failure. Here are the highlights.
Bariatric Surgery Associated with Reduced Mortality in Patient with T2D, Obesity
April 28, 2021
Authors of a new study say their findings suggest bariatric surgery should be considered first-line treatment for the management of obesity in patients with type 2 diabetes.
CDC: Two-thirds of Patients with Mild COVID-19 Get New Diagnosis within 6 Months
April 27, 2021
More than two-thirds of a large group of patients not hospitalized for COVID-19 made at least 1 outpatient visit and left with a new diagnosis within 6 months of their first diagnosis.