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Obesity Paradox and Diabetes

In a prospective cohort study of overweight or obese type 2 diabetics, being overweight was associated with a lower mortality risk, but being obese was not.

Can CPAP Treatment Prevent Dementia?

ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: Older people with sleep apnea had onset of cognitive decline at an earlier age than those without sleep apnea.

ECG Review: Is There Complete AV Block or Any Block at All?

We summarize the five parameters to assess in the interpretation of any cardiac rhythm by the saying, “Watch your Ps and Qs — and the 3Rs.”

Clinical Briefs

In this issue: Carbon monoxide toxicity in the elderly; Does hypovitaminosis D increase risk of atrial fibrillation in hypertensive patients?; and reflections on the consequences of morning BP surge.

Liraglutide Injection (Saxenda®)

The glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1) receptor agonist, liraglutide is now approved for weight management in adults.

Inpatient and Outpatient Care Providers: Why Can’t We Just Work Together?

The authors of this paper did a qualitative study to analyze the barriers and solutions to care coordination between hospitalists and primary care providers in North Carolina.

Efficacy of Folic Acid Therapy in Primary Prevention of Stroke

Among adults with hypertension in China without a history of stroke or myocardial infarction, the combined use of enalapril and folic acid, compared with enalapril alone, significantly reduced the risk of first stroke.

Chemotherapy in Latinas: Stress Management Needs and Techniques

Healthcare providers and women with recent chemotherapy for breast cancer commented on some of the stress management challenges as well as techniques that are already being used to address them.

The Role of Prebiotics in Diabetes Mellitus

Inulin supplementation may reduce levels of systemic inflammation and improve glycemic control in female patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

A Nutritional Approach to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

Moderate and high adherence to a blend of the Mediterranean and DASH diets helped to slow cognitive decline over 4.5 years in a cohort aged 58 years and older.