Top stories in health and medicine, September 25, 2013

From MedPage Today: MI Risk Higher in Diabetes With Low T. Low testosterone levels predicted a greater risk of acute myocardial infarction (MI) in Swedish men with type 2 diabetes. Markers in Blood May Help Assess Alzheimer’s Risk. Researchers appear to be homing in on clinically useful blood-based biomarkers indicating risk of Alzheimer’s disease in mildly impaired or asymptomatic individuals. Study Questions Repeat Bone Density Tests. Repeat bone mineral density testing in older men and women may not improve the ability to predict fracture beyond the insight gained from the original bone scan. More Fetal Risks Linked to Epilepsy Drugs. Fetal exposure to anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) appears to carry risks beyond those congenital defects currently listed on the products’ labels. Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: Family Physicians Tags: News Endocrinology Heart Neurology Source Type: blogs