Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Diabetes & Endocrinology for April 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Symptomatic Health Care Staff in U.K. Screened for COVID-19
THURSDAY, April 30, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Screening symptomatic health care workers for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is feasible during the pandemic, according to a research letter published online April 22 in The Lancet.
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David Shulkin, M.D., on COVID-19 Financial Consequences for Health Care System
MONDAY, April 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Health care organizations are facing hard financial decisions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but an end is in sight as some are beginning to slowly open back up around the country, according to David Shulkin, M.D. Shulkin, who served as ninth secretary for Veterans Affairs and is former president and CEO of Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, spoke with HealthDay during a live stream on the HealthDay YouTube channel and live blog.
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Low Vitamin D May Reduce Survival for Some With Multiple Myeloma
TUESDAY, April 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Vitamin D deficiency is associated with reduced overall survival for patients with multiple myeloma (MM), with a differential effect across race, according to a study published online April 21 in Blood Advances.
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Upward Income Mobility Tied to Worse Cardiometabolic Health
TUESDAY, April 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Upward income mobility is associated with lower perceived stress and fewer depressive symptoms but with higher rates of metabolic syndrome, according to a study published online April 28 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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45.4 Percent of U.S. Adults at Risk for Complications With COVID-19
TUESDAY, April 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- An estimated 45.4 percent of U.S. adults may have an increased risk for COVID-19 complications due to chronic conditions, according to a study published in the August issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases.
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Social Inequality May Contribute to Poor Metabolic, Bone Health
TUESDAY, April 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Social factors might be significant contributors to coexisting metabolic syndrome (MetS) and osteoporosis (OP) in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online April 20 in Menopause.
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Diabetes Medication Prescribing Increased 2003 to 2016
TUESDAY, April 28, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Pharmacologic treatment for type 2 diabetes increased from 2003 to 2016, according to a study published online March 31 in Diabetes Care.
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HTN, Obesity, Diabetes Common in U.S. COVID-19 Patients
FRIDAY, April 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The most common comorbidities among patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in the New York City area are hypertension, obesity, and diabetes, according to a study published online April 22 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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COVID-19 Outcomes Worse With Diabetes, Hyperglycemia
FRIDAY, April 24, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Diabetes and/or uncontrolled hyperglycemia occur frequently among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and are associated with worse outcomes, according to a study accepted for publication in the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology.
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Yoga Cuts Testosterone in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
THURSDAY, April 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- A mindful yoga intervention reduces testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a study published online April 14 in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.
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Higher Manganese Intake May Be Tied to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
THURSDAY, April 23, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Higher intake of manganese is associated with a lower type 2 diabetes risk among postmenopausal women, independent of known risk factors, according to a study published online April 15 in Diabetes Care.
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Heart Rate Variability Related to Risk for Incident Diabetes
WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Altered heart rate variability (HRV) may be related to risk for incident diabetes in young Asian adults, according to a study published online April 16 in Diabetes Care.
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Heightened Surveillance IDs More Thyroid Cancer in 9/11 Responders
TUESDAY, April 21, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Excess asymptomatic thyroid cancer in Fire Department World Trade Center (WTC)-exposed rescue/recovery workers is apparently attributable to the identification of occult lesions during medical surveillance, according to a study published online April 20 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
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Benefit of Social Distancing Outweighs Economic Impact
MONDAY, April 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The economic benefits of lives saved through social distancing substantially outweigh the value of the projected losses to the U.S. economy, according to a study to be published in a forthcoming issue of the Journal of Benefit-Cost Analysis.
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Diabetes Increases Risk for Poorer Prognosis in COVID-19
MONDAY, April 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Diabetes may contribute to more severe symptoms, rapid progression, and poorer prognosis in patients infected with COVID-19, according to a study published online March 31 in Diabetes Metabolism Research and Reviews.
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Child Obesity Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Young Adulthood
MONDAY, April 20, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity in children is associated with an increased risk for premature mortality in young adulthood and with an increased risk for anxiety and depression, according to two studies published online in March in PLOS Medicine and BMC Medicine.
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Ovarian Insufficiency Not Tied to Higher Risks for Obesity, Diabetes
FRIDAY, April 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Women with lower ovarian reserve do not experience differences in adiposity and glucose metabolism during their reproductive life span compared with women with high ovarian reserve, according to a study published online April 13 in Menopause.
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Removal of Flavored E-Cigarette Products Likely Ineffective
FRIDAY, April 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Juul sales recovered within weeks following a dip after the company withdrew some flavored products from stores, even surpassing sales before the withdraw, according to a study published online April 16 in the American Journal of Public Health.
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Regardless of Genetics, Obesity Ups Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
THURSDAY, April 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Having normal body weight is crucial in the prevention of type 2 diabetes, regardless of genetic predisposition, according to a study published online April 15 in Diabetologia.
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Telehealth Usage Was Growing Among Internists Prior to COVID-19
THURSDAY, April 16, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- There is wide variation in the use of telehealth among internal medicine physicians and subspecialists, according the "2020 American College of Physicians (ACP) Member Survey About Telehealth Implementation."
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SARS-CoV-2 Contamination of Air, Surfaces Examined in ICU, Wards
WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Considerable severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) contamination of air and object surfaces is reported in intensive care units (ICUs) and general coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) wards (GW), according to a study published online April 10 in Emerging Infectious Diseases, a publication of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Preoperative Metformin Tied to Better Surgical Outcomes
WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Preoperative metformin prescriptions may be associated with decreased postoperative mortality and readmission among patients with diabetes undergoing a major surgical procedure, according to a study published online April 8 in JAMA Surgery.
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Kidney Injury Up During Pregnancy-Related Hospitalizations
WEDNESDAY, April 15, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The rates of pregnancy-related acute kidney injury (AKI) hospitalizations increased during the last decade, according to a study published in the March issue of the American Journal of Nephrology.
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Medical Masks May Be Sufficient During COVID-19 Routine Care
TUESDAY, April 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Use of medical masks, such as surgical or procedural masks, does not increase the risk for viral infection or respiratory illness, and their use may serve as a protective measure in instances of N95 respirator shortages, according to the results of a meta-analysis published online April 4 in Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses.
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Being Born Via C-Section May Up Risk for T2DM in Adulthood
TUESDAY, April 14, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Women born by cesarean delivery may have a higher risk for being obese and developing type 2 diabetes during adult life than women born by vaginal delivery, according to a study published online April 13 in JAMA Network Open.
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High Rates of Appropriate E-Consults Seen Across Specialties
MONDAY, April 13, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The rates of appropriate electronic consultations (e-consults) are high across specialties, according to a study published online April 14 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
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Incident Depression Increases With Body Mass Index
FRIDAY, April 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The risk for incident depression increases with body mass index (BMI) among overweight and obese patients, according to a study published online April 8 in Obesity.
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Adult Smoking, Cessation Tied to Smoking Intensity in Adolescence
FRIDAY, April 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- The prevalence rates of smoking and cessation in adulthood are associated with levels of childhood smoking intensity, according to a study published in the April 9 issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association.
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Younger Onset of T2DM Tied to Poorer Initial Glycemic Control
FRIDAY, April 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes between the ages of 21 and 44 years have higher initial hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels and a lower likelihood of achieving glycemic control within one year of diagnosis versus patients diagnosed in middle age, according to a study recently published in Diabetes Care.
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Most COVID-19 Fatalities Are Men Over 50 With Chronic Disease
TUESDAY, April 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Most fatal cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) occur in men aged older than 50 years with noncommunicable chronic diseases, according to a study published online April 3 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
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'Mod' E-Cigarette Users Smoke More Cigarettes One Year Later
TUESDAY, April 7, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Baseline modifiable (mod) electronic cigarette device users smoke more cigarettes at one-year follow-up than vape pen users, according to a study published online April 6 in Pediatrics.
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Majority of Physicians Report Serious Concerns About COVID-19
MONDAY, April 6, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- According to a national survey conducted by Harvard Medical School, the RAND Corporation, and Doximity, practicing physicians currently report substantial concerns about supplies, the government response, and availability of testing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Many Legal Marijuana Products Too Strong for Treating Pain
FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Legally dispensed marijuana products have stronger concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) than needed for chronic pain relief, according to a study published online March 26 in PLOS ONE.
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Higher Alcohol Intake May Harm Bone Health in HIV Patients
FRIDAY, April 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Greater alcohol consumption is associated with lower serum levels of bone formation markers among patients living with HIV and substance use disorder, according to a study published online March 2 in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research.
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Unemployed Workers Less Likely to Be Uninsured Post-ACA
THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Following implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), unemployed workers were less likely to be uninsured, and uninsurance rates decreased more in states with Medicaid expansion, according to a report from the Urban Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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Weight Loss Modest for Most Macronutrient Diets
THURSDAY, April 2, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Most macronutrient diets result in modest weight loss and improvements in cardiovascular risk factors over six months, according to a review and meta-analysis published online April 1 in The BMJ.
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Severe COVID-19 Risk Up With Existing Health Conditions in U.S.
WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- In the United States, individuals with underlying health conditions have an increased risk for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to research published in the March 31 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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ENDO: Liraglutide May Benefit Adolescents With Obesity
WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Liraglutide plus lifestyle therapy results in a significantly greater reduction in body mass index (BMI) standard-deviation score than placebo among adolescents with obesity, according to a study published online March 31 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the virtual meeting of The Endocrine Society, held from March 28 to 31.
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