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Gas leak at India chemical plant kills 8, sickens hundreds

At least eight people died and hundreds were hospitalized after toxic gas leaked from a chemical factory in southern India early Thursday, officials said.




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U.N. triples coronavirus aid appeal to help most vulnerable countries

The United Nations more than tripled its humanitarian aid appeal on Thursday from $2 billion to $6.7 billion to accommodate its updated global plan to help the poorest nations fight the coronavirus pandemic.




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Australian Cardinal George Pell knew of child abuse, report says

Pell, a former Vatican treasurer, was aware of child abuse being committed by clergy by 1973, contrary to his long-held assertions that he knew nothing about the accusations.




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Bank of England: British economy could decline 14 percent

A Bank of England report said Thursday the British economy could fall as much as 14 percent this year, which would be its worst showing in more than 300 years.




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Report: South Korea tested new ballistic missile with larger warhead

South Korea's military tested a ballistic missile capable of carrying a 2-ton warhead in March, according to local reports on Thursday.




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Former intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhini named Iraqi prime minister

Former intelligence chief Mustafa al-Kadhini was named prime minister of Iraq on Thursday, after five months of political instability in the Middle Eastern nation.




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Ex-South Korea comfort woman accuses activist of exploiting women, funds

A former South Korean comfort woman accused an influential activist group of misappropriating funds and using past victims to advance their cause.




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Chinese exports up in April, Beijing’s data show

China's exports rebounded in April, growing 3.5 percent, according to the latest data from Beijing's General Administration of Customs on Thursday.




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Google-related company pulls plug on Toronto 'smart city' project

A Google-related company has pulled the plug on its ambitious high-tech waterfront city project in Toronto, citing financial strains from the coronavirus, but the project had also run into local opposition.




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Digitizing financial services key to Africa's post-pandemic growth, experts say

As the COVID-19 pandemic begins to take root in Africa, experts say that digitizing financial services could help keep the continent safe




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South Korea sees new cluster of COVID-19 cases tied to nightclubs

Just days after South Korea loosened its social distancing guidelines, a new COVID-19 cluster of infections has sprung up in the capital city of Seoul tied to several nightclubs.




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Train kills 15 migrant workers sleeping on tracks in Aurangabad, India

Officials said 15 migrant workers were killed Friday when a cargo train ran them over as they slept on the tracks near Aurangabad, India.




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More than 70 dead in Rwanda after floods, landslides

Heavy rains, flash flooding and landslides have led to the deaths of more than 70 people in Rwanda, officials said Friday.




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Northrop Grumman awarded $123.5M to integrate Navy LAIRCM system

Northrop Grumman received a $123.5 million contract modification Friday to integrate the Department of Navy Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures system onto aircraft for the U.S. military and two allied governments.




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U.S. Navy ships, trailed by Russia, visit Barents Sea above Arctic Circle

U.S. Navy ships on Monday entered the Barents Sea between Norway and Russia, for the first time since the 1980s, "to assert freedom of navigation and demonstrate seamless integration among allies," the U.S. Navy said.




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Israel Defense Ministry buys small exploding drones

Israel's Ministry of Defense ordered small drones for its ground forces working in urban areas, maker Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. said Monday.




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B1-B bombers deployed to Guam

Four B1-B Lancer bombers and 200 airmen were deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, from Texas for training operations, the U.S. Air Force announced on Monday.




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Coast Guard names Rear Adm. Melissa Bert as first female judge advocate general

The U.S. Coast Guard named Rear Adm. Melissa Bert as its first female judge advocate and chief counsel, its top legal position.




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Blue Angels to fly over Dallas, Houston, New Orleans on Wednesday

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, also known as the Blue Angels, will fly over Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and New Orleans Wednesday to honor frontline workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Boeing presents first Loyal Wingman drone aircraft to Australia

Boeing announced Tuesday has presented its first unmanned aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force.




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DoD releases name of soldier who died in 'non-combat-related' incident in Iraq

The Pentagon announced Tuesday that Sgt. Christopher Wesley Curry died Monday in Iraq in what officials describe as a non-combat-related incident.




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Raytheon awarded $325M for repair of ATFLIR system for Navy Super Hornets

Raytheon was awarded a $325 million contract for repair of the Advanced Targeting Forward Looking Infrared System in the F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft Tuesday, according to the Pentagon.




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Bell Boeing awarded $10.2M for V-22 Osprey repairs

Bell Boeing received a $10.2 million contract modification Tuesday for repairs of the V-22 Osprey multirole combat aircraft for the Navy, the Pentagon announced.




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Air Force sets May 16 launch for X-37B spy plane

The Air Force said Wednesday it will launch the sixth mission of the uncrewed X-37B spy plane May 16 from Florida with a record number of experiments on board.




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3M inks $126M deal with DoD to increase N95 mask production in October

3M has signed a $126 million deal with the Pentagon to increase its production of N95 masks to 26 million per month beginning in October 2020.




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Defense officials criticize Ligado's 5G proposal at Senate hearing

Top Pentagon officials told lawmakers Wednesday that a proposed nationwide network to provide 5G and internet-of-things services was "too risky to be worth it."




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Huntington Ingalls nabs $187.1M for overhaul of USS John C. Stennis

Huntington Ingalls was awarded a $187.1 million contract modification Wednesday for the refueling complex overhaul of USS John C. Stennis, according to the Pentagon.




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Memo: Prior COVID-19 diagnosis 'permanently disqualifying' for U.S. military service

Military Entrance Processing Stations won't process individuals who have had COVID-19 for military service, even if they've fully recovered from the virus, the Pentagon confirmed this week.




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Blue Angels to fly over Jacksonville, Miami on Friday

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will fly over Jacksonville and Miami, Fla., Friday as part of a nationwide tour to show appreciation for healthcare workers and frontline responders.




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Navy breaks ground on laser weapons test lab in California

Navy leaders and private contractors broke ground this week on what will become the fleet's only dedicated facility to test, fire and evaluate complete laser weapon systems in a maritime environment.




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Boeing awarded $128.5M modification to GMD missile upgrade contract

Boeing was awarded a $128.5 million modification to its Ground-based Midcourse Defense development and sustainment contract Thursday, according to the Pentagon.




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Raytheon nabs $19M for RAM missiles, GMLS launchers

Raytheon Missile Systems was awarded a $19 million contract modification to exercise options for Navy Rolling Airframe Missile and Guided Missile Launching Systems, according to the Department of Defense.




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Starting Aug. 1, DoD sites won't sell tobacco to people under 21

The Department of Defense announced this week that effective Aug. 1, retailers on U.S. military installations and bases will no longer sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21, including service members.




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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Diet: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Examining the Impact of Modified Dietary Interventions on Maternal Glucose Control and Neonatal Birth Weight

Jennifer M. Yamamoto
Jul 1, 2018; 41:1346-1361
Reconsidering Pregnancy With Diabetes




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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association

Sarah D. de Ferranti
Oct 1, 2014; 37:2843-2863
Scientific Statement




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Investigation of the Accuracy of 18 Marketed Blood Glucose Monitors

David C. Klonoff
Aug 1, 2018; 41:1681-1688
Emerging Technologies: Data Systems and Devices




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Diabetes and Aging: Unique Considerations and Goals of Care

Rita R. Kalyani
Apr 1, 2017; 40:440-443
Emerging Science and Concepts for Management of Diabetes and Aging




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Table 1--Systeme International (SI) units for plasma, serum, or blood concentrations


Apr 1, 1994; 17:360-361
Syst[egrave]me International (SI) Units




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Metformin Therapy During Pregnancy: Good for the goose and good for the gosling too?

Denice S. Feig
Oct 1, 2011; 34:2329-2330
Editorial (See Rowan et al., p. 2279)




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Dalcetrapib Reduces Risk of New-Onset Diabetes in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease

Gregory G. Schwartz
May 1, 2020; 43:1077-1084
Emerging Therapies: Drugs and Regimens




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Effect of a Lifestyle Intervention Program With Energy-Restricted Mediterranean Diet and Exercise on Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: One-Year Results of the PREDIMED-Plus Trial

Jordi Salas-Salvadó
May 1, 2019; 42:777-788
Continuing Evolution of Nutritional Therapy for Diabetes




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Table 1--Systeme International (SI) units for plasma, serum, or blood concentrations


Nov 1, 1995; 18:1524-1525
Syst[egrave]me International (SI) Units




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Professional Practice Committee: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes--2019


Jan 1, 2019; 42:S3-S3
Professional Practice Committee




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Global Economic Burden of Diabetes in Adults: Projections From 2015 to 2030

Christian Bommer
May 1, 2018; 41:963-970
The Costs Of Diabetes




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Metabolic Surgery in the Treatment Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes: A Joint Statement by International Diabetes Organizations

Francesco Rubino
Jun 1, 2016; 39:861-877
Metabolic Surgery and the Changing Landscape for Diabetes Care




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HbA1c Levels Are Significantly Lower in Early and Late Pregnancy

Lene R. Nielsen
May 1, 2004; 27:1200-1201
Brief Reports




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Red and Processed Meats and Health Risks: How Strong Is the Evidence?

Frank Qian
Feb 1, 2020; 43:265-271
Perspectives in Care




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Efficacy and Safety of Cannabidiol and Tetrahydrocannabivarin on Glycemic and Lipid Parameters in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel Group Pilot Study

Khalid A. Jadoon
Oct 1, 2016; 39:1777-1786
Emerging Technologies and Therapeutics




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PIONEER 1: Randomized Clinical Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Semaglutide Monotherapy in Comparison With Placebo in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

Vanita R. Aroda
Sep 1, 2019; 42:1724-1732
Emerging Therapies: Drugs and Regimens




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Disclosures: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes--2020


Jan 1, 2020; 43:S205-S206
Disclosures