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June 1, 2012

News for diabetes health professionals

Diabetes in Focus

Actos raises bladder cancer risk in diabetes, study finds
Type 2 diabetes patients who took Actos were 83% more likely to develop bladder cancer compared with those who had never taken the drug, according to an analysis in BMJ. Patients who were on Avandia did not show an increased risk of bladder cancer, suggesting the effect was drug-specific, researchers said. MedPage Today (free registration) (5/31)

Linagliptin-metformin combo boosts glucose control in type 2 diabetes
A higher-dose combination of linagliptin and metformin fared better than a high-dose metformin-only treatment in lowering blood glucose levels in patients with type 2 diabetes, a study presented at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists meeting showed. The combination treatment was also very well-tolerated in patients over 18 months, a researcher said. Endocrine Today (5/30)

Bardoxolone induces weight loss in diabetes patients with CKD
Patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease who were on bardoxolone methyl treatment lost more weight at 52 weeks compared with those who took a placebo, researchers reported at the European Renal Association-European Dialysis and Transplant Association Congress. Patients with a higher baseline BMI lost the most weight, the study showed. Medscape (free registration) (5/29)

Study: Genetics impacts beta cell mass in type 2 diabetes
Certain allelic variants of single-nucleotide polymorphisms influence derivative and proportional control of beta cell function in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, a study found. The findings show genetic differences may affect the pathophysiology of the disease and its metabolic prognosis, researchers said. The results were presented at the joint International Congress of Endocrinology and European Congress of Endocrinology. Medscape (free registration) (5/29)

Nutrition & Wellness

Having fewer junk-food choices does not aid in weight loss
Data on 200 overweight and obese participants showed that those with fewer junk-food choices consumed fewer types of treats and had lower calorie intake from junk food compared with those who had more variety available. However, researchers found that overall calorie reduction and weight loss was similar in both groups, suggesting that limiting junk-food intake may not offer added benefits. The findings appear in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Reuters (5/31)

Study: Setting a good example can encourage healthy eating
Children from low-income families ate healthier when mothers set a good example and used persuasion and encouragement rather than yelling, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Michigan State University nutrition professor Sharon Hoerr suggested parents take children to a grocery store or garden to pick out new healthy foods to try and allow them to help with cooking at home. United Press International (5/31)

Practice Update

Study predicts 80% EMR adoption by 2016
Short-term benefits from meaningful use incentives should not outweigh long-term needs as physician practices evaluate EMR/EHR vendors, according to an IDC Health Insights report. The document, which ranks the best vendors for small practices and discusses features to look for when choosing a system, predicted EMR adoption would surpass 80% by 2016. Healthcare IT News (5/30)

ABMS approves clinical informatics subspecialty certification
The American Board of Preventive Medicine's application to provide certification in clinical informatics as a subspecialty has been approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties. The ABPM will accept applications for initial certification on its website through today. HealthImaging.com (5/29)

Trends & Technology

Proposal would ban sale of large sugary drinks in NYC
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is seeking to restrict the sale of large sugary drinks, such as soft drinks and energy drinks, to curb obesity. The proposal would ban the sale of sugary drinks larger than 16 fluid ounces in restaurants, movie theaters, sports arenas and other locations. However, the soft drink industry says the proposed ban goes too far. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (5/30)

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