US Diabetes Treatment is Missing the Mark
US adults with diagnosed diabetes are no closer to treatment goals than they were in 2005, according to a new study. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - September 10, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Grace Halsey Tags: Diabetes Diabetes Type 2 T2 Diabetes Source Type: news

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: Studies in Comorbidity
Studies on comorbidities seen with CKD reviewed here examine controlled vs uncontrolled gout, psychiatric diagnoses, and screening for intracranial aneurysm. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - September 6, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Kidney Disease Source Type: news

Diabetes and the Flu: A Dangerous Duo
Help keep patients with diabetes healthy this flu season with a few of these quick reminders on vaccination, medication, comorbidities, and more.   (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - September 6, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Gregory M. Weiss, MD Tags: Diabetes Hepatitis C Influenza T2 Diabetes Source Type: news

Flu in Adults with Chronic Health Conditions
When it comes to flu vaccination, nearly 50% of US adults don ’t know the benefits. Are your patients among them? (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - September 6, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Leo Robert Tags: Hepatitis C Influenza Source Type: news

ADPKD Quiz: Questions on Disease Progression
The risk for end-stage renal disease in patients with ADPKD is high. What factors increase the risk and how is it best managed? Test yourself. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - September 5, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Andrew Bowser Tags: Kidney Disease Source Type: news

Endurance Training and Atrial Fibrillation: Sex Matters
A large Swedish cohort study suggests that when it come to risk of atrial fibrillation, there are differences in the way women and men respond to endurance training. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - September 5, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Gregory M. Weiss, MD Tags: Atrial Fibrillation Cardiovascular Disease Source Type: news

7 New Looks into COPD
Can air pollution cause emphysema? Can yoga positively impact lung function? New research has answers to these questions plus 5 more. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - September 3, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Leo Robert Tags: COPD COPD Management Source Type: news

Cystic Fibrosis Guideline Update: 7 Questions
Cystic fibrosis treatment guidelines must evolve to keep pace with new treatments and disease knowledge. Try 7 questions on the latest iteration. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - September 1, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Jeff Craven Tags: Cystic Fibrosis Respiratory Diseases Source Type: news

E-cigarettes May Worsen COPD
E-cigarette vapor may worsen COPD. A new study demonstrates exposure-related death of human airway smooth muscle cells and other toxic effects. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - September 1, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Veronica Hackethal, MD Tags: COPD COPD Management Source Type: news

Smoking Cessation and CVD Risk: 5 Years and All Clear?
Heavy smokers who quit remain at significantly increased CVD risk for up to 10 years or more, according to new research. Results suggest that current risk estimators may need revision. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - August 30, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Grace Halsey Tags: Cardiovascular Disease Source Type: news

Fear a Future with Fentanyl
Deaths related to synthetic opioids increased from approximately 3000 in 2013 to more than 30 000 in 2018. A new book warns there is more to come. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - August 30, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Grace Halsey Tags: News Source Type: news

Migraine Risk is Brewing Among Heavy Caffeine Drinkers
A cup of coffee/day keeps migraine away? It can, but before recommending another cup to migraine patients, review findings just published. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - August 29, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Sydney Jennings Tags: Headache and Migraine News Source Type: news

Coffee Reconsidered: New Grounds for Drinking It
Caffeine moderation moderates cardiovascular risk, caffeine is  not what is keeping you up at night, and 4 more recent studies on caffeine intake.  (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - August 28, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Leo Robert Tags: Cardiovascular Disease Headache and Migraine News T2 Diabetes Source Type: news

New CF Adherence Intervention Starts Strong
Pilot study success with a new cystic fibrosis treatment adherence tool may augur similar positive results from current RCT. Outcomes are due, soon. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - August 27, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Jeff Craven Tags: Cystic Fibrosis Respiratory Diseases Source Type: news

Updates in ID for PCPs: 5 Questions
How prevalent is use of antibiotics without a prescription? Why do patients hesitate to be vaccinated? Plus, 3 more questions on ID research that may affect primary care. (Source: ConsultantLive)
Source: ConsultantLive - August 22, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Leo Robert Tags: Hepatitis C Infectious Disease Source Type: news