mon Talk Evidence covid-19 update - pneumonia, guidelines, preprints and testing By feeds.bmj.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:53:16 +0000 For the next few months Talk Evidence is going to focus on the new corona virus pandemic. There is an enormous amount of uncertainty about the disease, what the symptoms are, fatality rate, treatment options, things we shouldn't be doing. We're going to try to get away from the headlines and talk about what we need to know - to hopefully give... Full Article
mon Coping with Covid with Monica Schoch-Spana and Jud Brewer By feeds.bmj.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:27:26 +0000 In this week’s episode, we discuss bystander guilt, convergence, brain hacks and “how you can sneeze on someone’s brain from anywhere in the world”. How can GPs cope with the myriad worries around treating patients during the current pandemic, both on the frontline and in general practice? How do we recognise and break unhelpful anxious behaviour... Full Article
mon Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease: The "Common Soil" Hypothesis By diabetes.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 1995-04-01 Michael P SternApr 1, 1995; 44:369-374Perspectives in Diabetes Full Article
mon NCEP-Defined Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, and Prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease Among NHANES III Participants Age 50 Years and Older By diabetes.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2003-05-01 Charles M. AlexanderMay 1, 2003; 52:1210-1214Complications Full Article
mon Barbados to end 24-hour lockdown Monday By jamaica-gleaner.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:22:51 -0500 Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has announced a phased reopening of government and business operations, ending a mandatory 24-hour lockdown imposed on April 3 amid the global coronavirus pandemic. The phased reopening will begin on... Full Article
mon D-backs pair among best starting pitcher duos By mlb.mlb.com Published On :: Wed, 6 Feb 2019 22:10:30 EDT Most Major League teams still use a five-man starting rotation, but it takes a lot more pitchers than that to make it through a 162-game season. It certainly helps to have a potent one-two punch at the top of the rotation. Full Article
mon Widener among biggest prospect bargains By mlb.mlb.com Published On :: Thu, 7 Feb 2019 21:15:32 EDT Considering the players that get the big bucks often get most of the attention when they are signed and drafted, let's take some time to look at the other end of the spectrum. Here are the biggest steals on the Top 100 Prospects list. Full Article
mon Fibrotic Encapsulation Is the Dominant Source of Continuous Glucose Monitor Delays By diabetes.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2019-09-20T12:00:23-07:00 Continuous glucose monitor (CGM) readings are delayed relative to blood glucose, and this delay is usually attributed to the latency of interstitial glucose levels. However, CGM-independent data suggest rapid equilibration of interstitial glucose. This study sought to determine the loci of CGM delays. Electrical current was measured directly from CGM electrodes to define sensor kinetics in the absence of smoothing algorithms. CGMs were implanted in mice, and sensor versus blood glucose responses were measured after an intravenous glucose challenge. Dispersion of a fluorescent glucose analog (2-NBDG) into the CGM microenvironment was observed in vivo using intravital microscopy. Tissue deposited on the sensor and nonimplanted subcutaneous adipose tissue was then collected for histological analysis. The time to half-maximum CGM response in vitro was 35 ± 2 s. In vivo, CGMs took 24 ± 7 min to reach maximum current versus 2 ± 1 min to maximum blood glucose (P = 0.0017). 2-NBDG took 21 ± 7 min to reach maximum fluorescence at the sensor versus 6 ± 6 min in adipose tissue (P = 0.0011). Collagen content was closely correlated with 2-NBDG latency (R = 0.96, P = 0.0004). Diffusion of glucose into the tissue deposited on a CGM is substantially delayed relative to interstitial fluid. A CGM that resists fibrous encapsulation would better approximate real-time deviations in blood glucose. Full Article
mon Renewable Energy: Generating Money By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 10:08:14 +0000 1 November 2007 , Number 7 City types are waking up to wind, waves and the sun and their potential to make energy – and money. This is just as new energy policies for Europe emerge with twenty percent targets for renewable energy and greenhouse gas cuts. Add to the mix climate change negotiations which will be back in Bali in December. Kirsty Hamilton Associate Fellow, Energy, Environment and Resources Programme LinkedIn GettyImages-977104176.jpg Solar panels lined up Full Article
mon The EU’s Un-Common Agricultural Policy By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:50:01 +0000 Invitation Only Research Event 21 October 2019 - 8:30am to 10:00am Chatham House | 10 St James's Square | London | SW1Y 4LE Event participants Ian Mitchell, Co-Director, Development Cooperation in Europe; Senior Policy Fellow and Associate Fellow, Energy, Environment and Resources Department, Chatham HouseChair: Ana Yang, Head of Land Use and Food Systems, Hoffmann Centre for Sustainable Resource Economy, Chatham House Despite its name, the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) provides support to the agricultural sector that varies widely between the 27 member states. The OECD calculates the extent of this support at the EU level but members have blocked the organization calculating support levels for individual EU members. Overall, the EU’s producer support is equivalent to 20 per cent of farm income which is well-above the levels seen in the US at 12.2 per cent and China at 14.3 per cent. This roundtable will discuss the first estimates of support levels by EU countries produced by Ian Mitchell from the Center for Global Development. It will look at both direct subsidies under the CAP and those that inflate market prices. The discussion will consider the implications for EU finance, for the potential role of EU subsidy reform and for the UK’s options after Brexit. Attendance at this event is by invitation only. Event attributes Chatham House Rule Department/project Energy, Environment and Resources Programme, Sustainable Transitions Series Chloé Prendleloup Email Full Article
mon COP26 Diplomatic Briefing Series: Money Matters: Climate Finance and the COP By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:25:01 +0000 Research Event 20 April 2020 - 9:00am to 10:30am Event participants Tenzin Wangmo, Lead Negotiator of the Least Developed Countries (LDC) Group Mattias Frumerie, Director at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign AffairsRachel Ward, Programme Director and Head of Policy at the Institutional Investors Group on Climate ChangeIseoluwa Akintunde, Mo Ibrahim Academy Fellow at Chatham HouseChair: Kirsty Hamilton, Associate Fellow, Chatham House Finance plays a key role in enabling climate change mitigation and adaptation. It is also a contested issue in the UN climate negotiations. The fourth event in the Chatham House COP26 Diplomatic Briefing Series will explore the politics of climate finance in the context of the COP, and provide a comprehensive update of the main climate finance-related negotiation items and processes. The topic is particularly timely given that the UK Government has made climate finance one of its top thematic priorities for COP26 and that 2020 constitutes the deadline for developed countries to mobilise USD 100 billion per year to support climate action in developing countries. Department/project Energy, Environment and Resources Programme, COP26 Diplomatic Briefing Series Anna Aberg Research Analyst, Energy, Environment and Resources Programme 020 7314 3629 Email Full Article
mon Covid-19’s impact on US medical research—shifting money, easing rules By feeds.bmj.com Published On :: Friday, May 1, 2020 - 13:37 Full Article
mon Doctors as Taxi Drivers: The Costs of Brain Waste among Highly Skilled Immigrants in the United States By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:31:37 -0500 A report release and presentation of first-ever U.S. estimates on the actual economic costs of skill underutilization for immigrants, their families, and the U.S. economy, in terms of forgone earnings and unrealized federal, state, and local taxes. Full Article
mon Millionaire Emigration: The Allure of Investor Visas among China’s Elite By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Mon, 18 Sep 2017 10:32:40 -0400 Over the past decade, immigrant investor programs have proliferated around the world, and Chinese applicants have dominated in a number of countries. In 2015, about 9,000 Chinese millionaires moved to other countries, many through so-called golden visa programs. This article explores the social and cultural factors driving well-off Chinese to move abroad and examines perceptions of elite emigration in China. Full Article
mon E Pluribus Unum Prizes Panel Discussions and Awards Ceremony By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 This awards ceremony, honoring the 2011 recipients of the E Pluribus Unum Prizes — a national awards program for exceptional immigrant integration initiatives — featured panel discussions with the awardees and federal officials and remarks by White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Cecilia Muñoz and Assistant Secretary of Education Brenda Dann-Messier. Full Article
mon E Pluribus Unum Prizes Panel Discussions and Awards Ceremony By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400 This awards ceremony, honoring the 2011 recipients of the E Pluribus Unum Prizes -- a national awards program for exceptional immigrant integration initiatives -- featured panel discussions with the awardees and federal officials and remarks by White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Cecilia Muñoz and Assistant Secretary of Education Brenda Dann-Messier. Full Article
mon 2013 E Pluribus Unum Prizes Awards Ceremony By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Wed, 04 Dec 2013 21:00:00 -0500 This awards ceremony honored the 2013 winners of the E Pluribus Unum Prizes, which provides $50,000 prizes to exceptional U.S. immigrant integration initiatives. The awardees took part in a panel discussion with White House and state officials, followed by remarks from Congressman Luis Gutierrez and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar. Full Article
mon After 6 More Months, 31 Million New Domestic Violence Cases, Warns U.N. By feeds.socialpsychology.org Published On :: 2020-05-08T13:31:53-04:00 Source: Yahoo News - Top HeadlinesWomen and children are experiencing unprecedented levels of abuse and violence at home as stress and anxiety continue to mount due to the pandemic. Data from the United Nations reveal a 600% increase in the number women who have experienced partner violence, and projections suggest that if coronavirus lockdowns continue for six more months, there will be an estimated 31 million additional domestic violence cases around the world. Full Article
mon Building Skills in North and Central America: Barriers and Policy Options toward Harmonizing Qualifications in Nursing By www.migrationpolicy.org Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 13:13:28 -0400 Amid aging populations and the growth of chronic diseases, the demand for skilled health-care professionals is on the rise in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This report explores the policy implications, benefits, and challenges of harmonizing nursing qualifications in the region, suggesting that a more collaborative approach could result in greater supply and quality of nurses. Full Article
mon Smartphone-Based Glucose Monitors and Applications in the Management of Diabetes: An Overview of 10 Salient "Apps" and a Novel Smartphone-Connected Blood Glucose Monitor By clinical.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2012-10-01 Joseph TranOct 1, 2012; 30:173-178Practical Pointers Full Article
mon Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose: The Basics By clinical.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2002-01-01 Evan M. BenjaminJan 1, 2002; 20:Practical Pointers Full Article
mon Within-Trial Evaluation of Medical Resources, Costs, and Quality of Life Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Participating in the Exenatide Study of Cardiovascular Event Lowering (EXSCEL) By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-01-20T12:00:30-08:00 OBJECTIVE To compare medical resource use, costs, and health utilities for 14,752 patients with type 2 diabetes who were randomized to once-weekly exenatide (EQW) or placebo in addition to usual diabetes care in the Exenatide Study of Cardiovascular Event Lowering (EXSCEL). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Medical resource use data and responses to the EuroQol 5-Dimension (EQ-5D) instrument were collected at baseline and throughout the trial. Medical resources and medications were assigned values by using U.S. Medicare payments and wholesale acquisition costs, respectively. Secondary analyses used English costs. RESULTS Patients were followed for an average of 3.3 years, during which time those randomized to EQW experienced 0.41 fewer inpatient days (7.05 vs. 7.46 days; relative rate ratio 0.91; P = 0.05). Rates of outpatient medical visits were similar, as were total inpatient and outpatient costs. Mean costs for nonstudy diabetes medications over the study period were ~$1,600 lower with EQW than with placebo (P = 0.01). Total within-study costs, excluding study medication, were lower in the EQW arm than in the placebo arm ($28,907 vs. $30,914; P ≤ 0.01). When including the estimated cost of EQW, total mean costs were significantly higher in the EQW group than in the placebo group ($42,697 vs. $30,914; P < 0.01). With English costs applied, mean total costs, including exenatide costs, were £1,670 higher in the EQW group than the placebo group (£10,874 vs. £9,204; P < 0.01). There were no significant differences in EQ-5D health utilities between arms over time. CONCLUSIONS Medical costs were lower in the EQW arm than the placebo arm, but total costs were significantly higher once the cost of branded exenatide was incorporated. Full Article
mon Health Care Expenditures Among Adults With Diabetes After Oregons Medicaid Expansion By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-02-20T11:55:30-08:00 OBJECTIVE To compare trends in Medicaid expenditures among adults with diabetes who were newly eligible due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion to trends among those previously eligible. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Using Oregon Medicaid administrative data from 1 January 2014 to 30 September 2016, a retrospective cohort study was conducted with propensity score–matched Medicaid eligibility groups (newly and previously eligible). Outcome measures included total per-member per-month (PMPM) Medicaid expenditures and PMPM expenditures in the following 12 categories: inpatient visits, emergency department visits, primary care physician visits, specialist visits, prescription drugs, transportation services, tests, imaging and echography, procedures, durable medical equipment, evaluation and management, and other or unknown services. RESULTS Total PMPM Medicaid expenditures for newly eligible enrollees with diabetes were initially considerably lower compared with PMPM expenditures for matched previously eligible enrollees during the first postexpansion quarter (mean values $561 vs. $793 PMPM, P = 0.018). Within the first three postexpansion quarters, PMPM expenditures of the newly eligible increased to a similar but slightly lower level. Afterward, PMPM expenditures of both groups continued to increase steadily. Most of the overall PMPM expenditure increase among the newly eligible was due to rapidly increasing prescription drug expenditures. CONCLUSIONS Newly eligible Medicaid enrollees with diabetes had slightly lower PMPM expenditures than previously eligible Medicaid enrollees. The increase in PMPM prescription drug expenditures suggests greater access to treatment over time. Full Article
mon Impact of Treating Oral Disease on Preventing Vascular Diseases: A Model-Based Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Periodontal Treatment Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-02-20T11:55:30-08:00 OBJECTIVE Previous randomized trials found that treating periodontitis improved glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), thus lowering the risks of developing T2D-related microvascular diseases and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Some payers in the U.S. have started covering nonsurgical periodontal treatment for those with chronic conditions, such as diabetes. We sought to identify the cost-effectiveness of expanding periodontal treatment coverage among patients with T2D. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A cost-effectiveness analysis was conducted to estimate lifetime costs and health gains using a stochastic microsimulation model of oral health conditions, T2D, T2D-related microvascular diseases, and CVD of the U.S. population. Model parameters were obtained from the nationally representative National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (2009–2014) and randomized trials of periodontal treatment among patients with T2D. RESULTS Expanding periodontal treatment coverage among patients with T2D and periodontitis would be expected to avert tooth loss by 34.1% (95% CI –39.9, –26.5) and microvascular diseases by 20.5% (95% CI –31.2, –9.1), 17.7% (95% CI –32.7, –4.7), and 18.4% (95% CI –34.5, –3.5) for nephropathy, neuropathy, and retinopathy, respectively. Providing periodontal treatment to the target population would be cost saving from a health care perspective at a total net savings of $5,904 (95% CI –6,039, –5,769) with an estimated gain of 0.6 quality-adjusted life years per capita (95% CI 0.5, 0.6). CONCLUSIONS Providing nonsurgical periodontal treatment to patients with T2D and periodontitis would be expected to significantly reduce tooth loss and T2D-related microvascular diseases via improved glycemic control. Encouraging patients with T2D and poor oral health conditions to receive periodontal treatment would improve health outcomes and still be cost saving or cost-effective. Full Article
mon Watch: Monkey enters bank kiosk in India, removes front panel of ATM By www.upi.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:18:09 -0400 Police in India said officers suspecting thieves were behind the damage to an ATM in a bank kiosk reviewed security camera footage and discovered the machine had been partially disassembled by a curious monkey. Full Article
mon New Insulin Glargine 300 Units/mL Versus Glargine 100 Units/mL in People With Type 2 Diabetes Using Oral Agents and Basal Insulin: Glucose Control and Hypoglycemia in a 6-Month Randomized Controlled Trial (EDITION 2) By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2014-12-01 Hannele Yki-JärvinenDec 1, 2014; 37:3235-3243Emerging Technologies and Therapeutics Full Article
mon Prevalence of Hyper- and Hypoglycemia Among Inpatients With Diabetes: A national survey of 44 U.S. hospitals By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2007-02-01 Deborah J. WexlerFeb 1, 2007; 30:367-369BR Epidemiology/Health Services/Psychosocial Research Full Article
mon Clinical Targets for Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data Interpretation: Recommendations From the International Consensus on Time in Range By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2019-08-01 Tadej BattelinoAug 1, 2019; 42:1593-1603International Consensus Report Full Article
mon Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 Concentrations and Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2006-03-01 Massimo CigoliniMar 1, 2006; 29:722-724BR Cardiovascular and Metabolic Risk Full Article
mon New Insulin Glargine 300 Units/mL Versus Glargine 100 Units/mL in People With Type 2 Diabetes Using Basal and Mealtime Insulin: Glucose Control and Hypoglycemia in a 6-Month Randomized Controlled Trial (EDITION 1) By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2014-10-01 Matthew C. RiddleOct 1, 2014; 37:2755-2762Emerging Technologies and Therapeutics Full Article
mon Liraglutide, a Long-Acting Human Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Analog, Given as Monotherapy Significantly Improves Glycemic Control and Lowers Body Weight Without Risk of Hypoglycemia in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2007-06-01 Tina VilsbøllJun 1, 2007; 30:1608-1610BR Emerging Treatments and Technologies Full Article
mon Concentrations of Serum Vitamin D and the Metabolic Syndrome Among U.S. Adults By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2005-05-01 Earl S. FordMay 1, 2005; 28:1228-1230BR Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Resistance Syndrome/Pre-Diabetes Full Article
mon Improved Glycemic Control in Poorly Controlled Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Using Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2006-12-01 Dorothee DeissDec 1, 2006; 29:2730-2732BR Emerging Treatments and Technologies Full Article
mon International Consensus on Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2017-12-01 Thomas DanneDec 1, 2017; 40:1631-1640Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Risk of Hypoglycemia Full Article
mon Evaluating Clinical Accuracy of Systems for Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 1987-09-01 William L ClarkeSep 1, 1987; 10:622-628Technical Article Full Article
mon At least 194 killed in Kenya flooding this month By www.upi.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:47:16 -0400 Flooding in Kenya's rainy season has killed 194 people and displaced more than 100,000 households this month, officials said Wednesday. Full Article
mon Subdued ceremonies in Europe mark 75th anniversary of VE Day By www.upi.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:28:15 -0400 French President Emanuel Macron led a series of events in Europe Friday that commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, with a small ceremony in Paris. Full Article
mon Investigation of the Accuracy of 18 Marketed Blood Glucose Monitors By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2018-08-01 David C. KlonoffAug 1, 2018; 41:1681-1688Emerging Technologies: Data Systems and Devices Full Article
mon PIONEER 1: Randomized Clinical Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Monotherapy in Comparison With Placebo in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2019-09-01 Vanita R. ArodaSep 1, 2019; 42:1724-1732Emerging Therapies: Drugs and Regimens Full Article
mon Impact of Fat, Protein, and Glycemic Index on Postprandial Glucose Control in Type 1 Diabetes: Implications for Intensive Diabetes Management in the Continuous Glucose Monitoring Era By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2015-06-01 Kirstine J. BellJun 1, 2015; 38:1008-1015Type 1 Diabetes at a Crossroads Full Article
mon Glucose Management Indicator (GMI): A New Term for Estimating A1C From Continuous Glucose Monitoring By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2018-11-01 Richard M. BergenstalNov 1, 2018; 41:2275-2280Perspectives in Care Full Article
mon Diabetes Technology Update: Use of Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring in the Hospital By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2018-08-01 Guillermo E. UmpierrezAug 1, 2018; 41:1579-1589Diabetes Care Symposium Full Article
mon International Consensus on Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2017-12-01 Thomas DanneDec 1, 2017; 40:1631-1640Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Risk of Hypoglycemia Full Article
mon Clinical Targets for Continuous Glucose Monitoring Data Interpretation: Recommendations From the International Consensus on Time in Range By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2019-08-01 Tadej BattelinoAug 1, 2019; 42:1593-1603International Consensus Report Full Article
mon Effects of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy on Insulin Sensitivity and Incretin Responses in Transgender People By care.diabetesjournals.org Published On :: 2020-01-20T12:00:30-08:00 OBJECTIVE The long-term influences of sex hormone administration on insulin sensitivity and incretin hormones are controversial. We investigated these effects in 35 transgender men (TM) and 55 transgender women (TW) from the European Network for the Investigation of Gender Incongruence (ENIGI) study. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Before and after 1 year of gender-affirming hormone therapy, body composition and oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTTs) were evaluated. RESULTS In TM, body weight (2.8 ± 1.0 kg; P < 0.01), fat-free mass (FFM) (3.1 ± 0.9 kg; P < 0.01), and waist-to-hip ratio (–0.03 ± 0.01; P < 0.01) increased. Fasting insulin (–1.4 ± 0.8 mU/L; P = 0.08) and HOMA of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) (2.2 ± 0.3 vs. 1.8 ± 0.2; P = 0.06) tended to decrease, whereas fasting glucose (–1.6 ± 1.6 mg/dL), glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) (–1.8 ± 1.0 pmol/L), and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) (–0.2 ± 1.1 pmol/L) were statistically unchanged. Post-OGTT areas under the curve (AUCs) for GIP (2,068 ± 1,134 vs. 2,645 ± 1,248 [pmol/L] x min; P < 0.01) and GLP-1 (2,352 ± 796 vs. 2,712 ± 1,015 [pmol/L] x min; P < 0.01) increased. In TW, body weight tended to increase (1.4 ± 0.8 kg; P = 0.07) with decreasing FFM (–2.3 ± 0.4 kg; P < 0.01) and waist-to-hip ratio (–0.03 ± 0.01; P < 0.01). Insulin (3.4 ± 0.8 mU/L; P < 0.01) and HOMA-IR (1.7 ± 0.1 vs. 2.4 ± 0.2; P < 0.01) rose, fasting GIP (–1.4 ± 0.8 pmol/L; P < 0.01) and AUC GIP dropped (2,524 ± 178 vs. 1,911 ± 162 [pmol/L] x min; P < 0.01), but fasting glucose (–0.3 ± 1.4 mg/dL), GLP-1 (1.3 ± 0.8 pmol/L), and AUC GLP-1 (2,956 ± 180 vs. 2,864 ± 93 [pmol/L] x min) remained unchanged. CONCLUSIONS In this cohort of transgender persons, insulin sensitivity but also post-OGTT incretin responses tend to increase with masculinization and to decrease with feminization. Full Article
mon National Children’s Dental Health Month highlights optimally fluoridated water By www.ada.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 09:30:00 -0600 This year the February observance of National Children’s Dental Health Month honors the 75th anniversary of community water fluoridation with its theme, “Fluoride in water prevents cavities! Get it from the tap!” Full Article
mon Indian Health Service honoring National Children’s Dental Health Month By www.ada.org Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 08:29:00 -0600 The Indian Health Service is presenting a four-part series of messages focused on their younger patients’ oral heath in honor of the February observance of National Children’s Dental Health Month. Full Article
mon Two new dental benefit guides address common hurdles anticipated when reopening practices By www.ada.org Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:26:00 -0500 In the face of economic challenges, the ADA has released two online guides relating to third-party payment programs available at ADA.org/virus that are intended to help smooth the path of reopening practices: Handling Contract Negotiations and Handling Eligibility Verification Full Article
mon U.S. fuel prices near last month's levels, unlikely to change By www.upi.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 08:22:59 -0500 Average fuel prices in the United States started the week at $2.26 per gallon, showing little change from the last month or last week, and may remain flat. Full Article
