NEW DRUGS: New insulin analogue has more rapid onsetApidra: new short-acting insulin analogue CARDIOLOGY: Big men are at greater risk for atrial fibrillation Hypoglycemia linked to dementia in type 2 diabetes The more episodes a patient suffered, the greater the dementia risk PEDIATRICS: Children with Down syndrome have high rate of asthma Result not reported before; survey of medical problems shows ongoing need to screen these children for hearing, thyroid issues CARDIOLOGY: Big men are at greater risk for atrial fibrillation BMI misjudges body fat in one-third of patients New CADTH reports: self-monitoring of blood glucose/blood glucose test strips COMPUS has issued two reviews that address the self-monitoring of blood glucose. OB/GYN: Red wine and soy compounds may combat endometriosis Early science suggests they act as anti-estrogens to slow growth Screening all diabetics for coronary artery disease deemed unnecessary Imaging did not improve outcomes, possibly because physicians are already following practice recommendations for medications CORRIDOR CONSULTS: GYNECOLOGY First Previous 212 213 214 215 216 Next Last
